Sharjah Warriorz registered a four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, conserving their playoff hopes alive. The outcome lifted the Warriorz to 6 factors and ensured the battle for the remaining ILT20 Season 4 playoff spots stays broad open.
Warriorz’s Batting Collapse
The Warriorz caught the momentum when Taskin Ahmed and Wasim Akram produced a robust opening spell. Abu Dhabi have been diminished to 10 for 4, with Taskin taking two wickets. In the meantime, Wasim delivered a wicket maiden over, the primary by a UAE participant in league historical past.
Phil Salt, Alex Hales, Brandon McMullen, and Liam Livingstone acquired dismissed cheaply. Sherfane Rutherford supplied resistance, becoming a member of forces with Alishan Sharafu and later Unmukt Chand to rebuild the innings. Rutherford’s 44 off 36 balls anchored the restoration. Andre Russell and Jason Holder contributed on the finish. Nevertheless, Adil Rashid’s calm execution on the demise ensured the Knight Riders have been restricted to 134/9.
Sharjah Win on the Final Ball
The chase was not straightforward. Early wickets put the Warriorz underneath strain, and Sunil Narine put strain to sluggish the scoring. At 58/3 midway by way of the innings, the match was nonetheless evenly balanced.
James Rew then performed a relaxed and smart innings. He stayed unbeaten on 42 and, with regular assist from Sikandar Raza, helped Sharjah keep within the sport.
Jason Holder bowled an excellent second-last over, leaving 12 runs to defend. Nevertheless, Rew and Rashid didn’t give in to strain and received the match on the ultimate ball.
After the sport, Rashid stated expertise and good execution made the distinction, whereas Holder felt Abu Dhabi have been a couple of runs brief with the bat regardless of their sturdy bowling effort.
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