Win Projections to be updated soon
Qualifier 2, , February 07, 2025, 08:00 PM
Sharjah Warriorz
162/7(20.0ov)
Desert Vipers
165/3(16.4ov)
Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriorz by 7 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Alex Hales
Commentry
Right then, Desert Vipers managed a brilliant victory dominating in all factors of the game against Sharjah Warriorz and get their spot in the Finals. The International League T20 now moves its focus to the FINALE of the tournament that is to be played between Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) on 9th February 2025 but you can always join us early for all the pre-match excitement. Till then, have a good night!
Alex Hales, named Player of the Match, expresses satisfaction with his performance, stating that the pitch played brilliantly, allowing him to time the ball well and get off to a strong start. He acknowledges some early movement but believes chasing provided an advantage, as the team could adjust accordingly. Hales highlights his composed approach at the crease, noting that staying still has improved his game. Looking ahead to the final, he emphasizes the need for disciplined bowling against a strong batting side and hopes the team continues its good form, particularly in the fielding department.
Desert Vipers captain Sam Curran expresses his joy at securing a place in the ILT20 2025 final, especially after overcoming injury challenges. He praises David Payne for striking early, Mohammad Amir for his disciplined bowling, and credits Max Holden and Alex Hales for setting up the chase. Curran acknowledges Hales’ experience, emphasizing his consistent performances and hoping for another big knock in the final. He provides an update on Lockie Ferguson, revealing his hamstring injury but hoping for his availability. Excited for the final, Curran expects a buzzing atmosphere and aims for a strong performance.
Sharjah Warriorz captain Tim Southee acknowledges the disappointment of falling short in the ILT20 2025 but believes his team fought hard. He admits they only managed a defendable total with the bat but needed to be sharper with the ball in the powerplay. Southee notes a tournament trend where teams bowling first have had more success, highlighting Warriorz’ struggles when setting a target. He credits the Vipers’ bowlers for using variations effectively but praises Jason Roy and Karim Janat for keeping their side in the fight. Despite the loss, he describes his first ILT20 experience as brilliant and feels honored to have led the team.
... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATIONS ...
With this emphatic win, the Desert Vipers march into the final, brimming with confidence and ready to fight for the ILT20 2025 title! Let's go ahead with the presentations.
In response, the Vipers made light work of the chase. Alex Hales with 47 and Max Holden with his 48 set the foundation with a well-paced partnership, ensuring there were no hiccups. Dan Lawrence and Sam Curran then applied the finishing touches, steering the team home in style.
Winning the toss turned out to be a crucial advantage for the Vipers, as the pitch appeared to behave quite differently in both innings. When the Warriorz batted, the surface seemed sluggish, with the ball holding up and making stroke play difficult. Their innings never found momentum, stuttering along like an engine struggling to start. Jason Roy’s 73 off 56 balls was the lone bright spark, as he played a calculated knock, curbing his natural aggression to anchor the innings.
The Desert Vipers have booked their place in the ILT20 2025 final with a commanding 7-wicket win, chasing down the target with ease and over 15% of their allotted overs remaining. After a brief slump in their last two matches, they roared back in style, proving that those setbacks were merely a blip on their road to the championship.
In over# 17
4
6
1wd
2
1
Adam Milne 26/2(3.4)
16.4
4
FOUR! IT'S ALL OVER! The Desert Vipers seal the win by 7 wickets and move on to the Finals of the Tournament. Sam Curran does it in style as he drives a fuller delivery outside off for a straight boundary past the bowler.
16.3
6
SIX! JUST A HIT AWAY NOW! The Vipers skipper showing his batting prowess here. Short of a length around off and he had ample time to stand tall and flat bat that over long-off for a maximum.
16.3
1wd
WIDE! Full and wide, trying to stay away from Curran's reach but he has pushed that past the tramline.
16.2
2
Round the wicket to the lefty, bangs it in while rolling his fingers over the ball, Curran picks it and goes deep in his crease, pulls in front of square and picks up a couple.
16.1
1
Slower delivery from over the wicket, full on the pads, clipped away easily to deep square leg by Lawrence for a single.
STRATEGIC BREAK! The umpire calls for the final strategic timeout of the night, but at this stage, it’s merely a formality. The Desert Vipers are just 12 runs away from sealing their spot in the grand finale on Sunday. With victory well within reach, it's now just a matter of closing things out efficiently. The final moments of this chase are just around the corner!
In over# 16
1
1
6
1
4
0
Dilshan Madushanka 38/1(3)
15.6
1
Pace off, short of a length on the pads, and Lawrence wanted to go through the leg side, closed the bat face early and the ball took the leading edge and went in the gap through the infield on the offside, another single.
15.5
1
In the blockhole this time from Madushanka, Curran drills this down to long-on and gets to the other end.
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