Author: Gulf Times

Abu Dhabi: The Desert Vipers stormed into the final of DP World ILT20 Season 4 with a commanding 45-run victory over MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Anchored by Andries Gous’ unbeaten century and debutant Usman Tariq’s three-wicket haul, the Vipers booked their third final appearance in four seasons of the tournament. Chasing a target of 234, MI Emirates’ hopes were dashed despite a fighting 63 off 27 balls by Tom Banton and 41 from Muhammad Waseem. Tariq’s incisive bowling in the middle overs turned the match decisively in the Vipers’ favor. The Vipers’ innings was…

Abu Dhabi: MI Emirates secured their playoff spot with a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants at the Zayed Cricket Stadium . A brilliant all-round performance, highlighted by Nicholas Pooran and Muhammad Waseem’s unbeaten 140-run partnership off just 89 balls, powered the team to their fourth consecutive win with 21 balls to spare. Chasing 142, MI Emirates were 58/2 after 10 overs, before Pooran and Waseem unleashed an explosive 84-run stand in the next 6.3 overs. Waseem remained unbeaten on 59 off 42 balls, striking three fours and three sixes, while Pooran smashed an unbeaten 69 off 49…

Quick Intervention by Manager Prevents Escalation as Goyat’s Team Raises Security Concerns Following Victory at Misfits Boxing 23 DUBAI, Manager Vipin Gulia physically intervened to protect Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat during a heated backstage confrontation with opponent Anthony Taylor following Goyat’s unanimous decision victory at Misfits Boxing 23 on December 20. The incident occurred in the medical room minutes after Goyat’s dominant win over Taylor. What began as an apparent handshake attempt quickly escalated, with Taylor throwing a water bottle at Goyat before Gulia and security personnel separated the fighters. “When Taylor entered that medical room with clear aggression,…

Dubai, MI Emirates registered a composed four-wicket victory over the table toppers Desert Vipers to seal their third straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. After a disciplined bowling performance in the first innings, MI Emirates overcame early pressure, before Kieron Pollard and Shakib Al Hasan guided the team to victory. The Desert Vipers managed to score 124 courtesy Dan Lawrence’s gritty 35 off 34 balls, but MI Emirates navigated a tricky chase with relative ease. With the ball, spinner Shakib Al Hasan’s two wickets for 14 runs led the…

Dubai: Desert Vipers continued their strong run in the DP World ILT20 season 4 with a comprehensive victory over Sharjah Warriorz, beating them by four wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday. The win consolidated their position at the top of the standings, with 14 points in eight matches and are guaranteed a spot in the top two. David Payne’s disciplined bowling performance bundled the hosts for a modest total of 90 runs. Barring Tom Abell’s unbeaten 35 runs in 36 balls, the Warriorz did not hurt the Vipers’ bowling. With the bat, Sam Curran’s 37 off 31…

Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Capitals sealed an important six-wicket win over the Gulf Giants courtesy of an impressive all-round display at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With this win, the Capitals have moved to second on the points table, while the Giants slid to a fourth consecutive defeat. Mustafizur Rahman took his three wickets in the 14th over but it was enough to turn the tide after James Vince (36 off 34) and Azmatullah Omarzai (43 off 26) looked dangerous in the middle overs. His bowling helped the Capitals bundle out the Giants for 156. Shayan Jahangir’s controlled…

Abu Dhabi:MI Emirates displayed their all-round abilities to secure a commanding 35-run win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Saturday’s first match. The side successfully defended a target of 187/4, moving to second on the points table in the process. Nicholas Pooran’s quickfire and unbeaten 40 off just 24 balls included two fours and two sixes. He complemented the MI Emirates’ top order led by Jonny Bairstow (38 off 16), Muhammad Waseem (37 off 36) and Tom Banton (38 off 28). With the ball, key overs in the middle from Zahoor Khan, who…

Dubai: The Dubai Capitals defeated the Sharjah Warriorz for the first time in DP World ILT20 history, with a resounding 63-run victory at the Dubai International Stadium. A measured half-century from Sediqullah Atal (66 off 44) was complimented by a fiery finish from Mohammad Nabi (38* off 19) as the Capitals set up an unbreachable target of 181. The Warriorz were then halted by a clinical performance from the Capitals’ bowling attack, including three-wicket hauls from Nabi and Waqar Salamkheil. James Rew waged a lone battle, top scoring with 47 runs for the Warriorz. The race for the three…

Abu Dhabi: In a high-octane clash at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders handed the table-topping Desert Vipers their first loss of the DP World ILT20 Season 4, winning by a mere one run. Liam Livingstone led the Knight Riders’ charge with a blistering 76 off 48 balls, while Alishan Sharafu (39 off 35) and Sherfane Rutherford (24* off 14) ensured a competitive total of 181/5. Despite a bright start from the Vipers, potent bowling spells from Andre Russell (2/16), Ajay Kumar (2/47), and Jason Holder (1/28) kept the contest tight and ultimately sealed the victory.…

*Sharjah:* The Sharjah Warriorz produced a composed all-round performance to outclass the Gulf Giants by 11 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. Led by an outstanding batting performance by Tom Abell in the middle overs, and Matheesha Pathirana’s key strikes with the ball, the Warriorz sealed their second straight win of the DP World ILT20 Season 4. Abell’s 68 off 41 balls included five fours and three sixes, helping the Warriorz post a competitive 174/6. With the ball, Wasim Akram and Pathirana’s three wickets each helped provide the key breakthroughs and seal a much-needed victory. Akram…