Match 20, Abu Dhabi, February 03, 2024, 08:00 PM
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
183/10(20.0ov)
Dubai Capitals
154/8(20.0ov)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Dubai Capitals by 29 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
David Willey
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the game! The action in International League T20 continues as we have two games lined up on Sunday, the 4th of February. It will be MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers at 4 pm IST (10.30 am GMT) and Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
David Willey is the Player of the Match.
Earlier in the game, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ended up with 183 runs on the board! The Dubai Capitals elected to bowl first and rallied in response to Michael-Kyle Pepper's early aggression. They claimed significant wickets, forcing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to struggle at 111/7. However, the Knight Riders were able to score a competitive total courtesy to some aggressive batting from Andre Russell and David Willey.
It was a comprehensive win for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. They dominated the match by taking early wickets and maintaining control throughout. Despite strong performances from Warner, Holder, and Kugeleljn, it was not enough to overcome the Knight Riders' strong bowling and secure a win. The Knight Riders ultimately won by 29 runs, with key contributions from Willey, Narine, and Wasim who took multiple wickets each.
In over# 20
6
1
1
1wd
6
1
0
Ali Khan 32/0(3)
19.6
6
Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.
19.5
1
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
19.4
1
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
19.4
1wd
Wide! The batter is not interested in playing at that.
19.3
6
Six! Hammered! The batter has thrown the kitchen sink at this one, slogging this well over mid wicket.
19.2
1
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
19.1
.
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
In over# 19
2
1
0
1
4
1
Andre Russell 22/1(3)
18.6
2
2 runs, that is punched off the front foot for a couple.
18.5
1
1 run, this is worked away for a run.
18.4
.
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
18.3
1
1 run, that is hooked away, through the mid wicket, for a single.
18.2
4
Four! This is driven nicely through mid on. In the gap and into the fence goes the ball.
18.1
1
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid off region for a single.
In over# 18
0
1
1
1
1
1
Ali Khan 16/0(2)
