Match 21, , January 26, 2025, 07:30 PM
Sharjah Warriorz
171/6(20.0ov)
Gulf Giants
172/4(19.3ov)
Gulf Giants beat Sharjah Warriorz by 6 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Tom Alsop
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the game. Gulf Giants beat Sharjah Warriorz by 6 wickets! The ILT20 action continues as we have a game lined up on Monday, the 27th of January. It will be between the MI Emirates and the Desert Vipers at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Tom Alsop is the Player of the Match for his match winning knock. He says that it feels good to spend time in the middle. Adds that the conditions were different and it feels good to score runs. Ends by saying that he is happy with the win.
James Vince, the skipper of Gulf Giants, says that it feels good to win the game and it has been a good weekend. Adds that they will look to carry on with the momentum and win the following games as well.
Tim Southee, the skipper of Sharjah Warriorz, says that they were in the game but they failed to pick up the key wicket. Adds that their bowlers did well but they failed to carry on with the momentum.
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Earlier in the game, Sharjah Warriorz batted first after losing the toss to Gulf Giants, finishing at 171/6. The innings began well, with Johnson Charles and Tom Kohler-Cadmore adding 57 runs for the first wicket. However, the middle order struggled, collapsing to 100/4. Jason Roy scored 44 runs off 30 balls, helping steady the innings alongside Ethan D'Souza, who contributed to a crucial 46-run partnership for the 5th wicket. Ashton Agar finished strongly with 23* towards the end. On the bowling side, Blessing Muzarabani was the standout, taking 3 wickets for the Giants.
The Warriorz' bowling was lackluster, with none of their bowlers posing a significant threat to the Giants' batters. They had a good score in from of them to defend but they failed to pick the key wicket of Tom Alsop which hit them hard. With this win, the Giants secure two valuable points, while the Sharjah Warriorz will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.
A brilliant innings from Tom Alsop guided the Gulf Giants to a comfortable victory, chasing down 172 with ease. Tom Alsop's unbeaten 85 was the cornerstone of the Giants' successful chase, which was set up by a strong opening partnership between Tom Alsop and James Vince. The Warriorz' middle order failed to make a significant impact, but Alsop's calm and composed batting ensured that the Giants remained on course.
In over# 20
1
1
2
Tim Southee 27/1(3.3)
19.3
1
That will do! Short, on off, Tom Curran pulls it to mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his left and drops the catch. The batters collect one. Gulf Giants beat the Sharjah Warriorz by 6 wickets!
19.2
1
Scores level now! Short and wide, Tom Alsop steers it to backward point for one.
19.1
2
On a length, outside off, Tom Alsop slaps it through backward point for a brace. Good fielding in the deep. Just two more needed now.
In over# 19
1
3
2
1
6
1
1wd
Ashton Agar 34/0(4)
18.6
1
Too full, on middle, Tom Alsop flicks it to square leg for one. Just 4 needed off the final over now!
18.5
3
Three now! Too full, on off, Tom Curran digs it to covers. The misfield allows the batters to collect three runs.
18.4
2
Too full, on off, Tom Curran digs it down the ground for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets. 8 needed off 8 now!
18.3
1
A low full toss, Tom Alsop knocks it to long on for one.
18.2
6
SIX! Up and over! He has been the key player so far! Fuller one, on off, Tom Alsop picks it well and plunders it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
18.1
1
Short, on off, Tom Curran punches it to covers for one.
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