Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, Fakhar Zaman lit up the Dubai International Stadium with a stellar knock of 67 runs in 52 deliveries to secure a five-wicket victory for the Desert Vipers against the MI Emirates. Fakhar Zaman and Alex Hales’ knock of 34 runs gave the Vipers a strong start in the run chase. Zaman and Sam Curran then erected a 65-run stand through the middle overs while Sherfane Rutherford powered his way to 21 runs in eight balls to chase the target of 160 in 19.1 overs. Electing to bat first, the MI Emirates had a promising start but could not…

Dubai Andrew Russell, the ILT20 Development Tournament Director, discussed the significant developmental impact of the DP World ILT20, aimed at nurturing young cricketing talent and raising the profile of the sport across the UAE. From offering children the rare opportunity to play soft ball cricket at iconic stadiums in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to the growth of development programs, Russell highlighted the success and future potential of cricket in the region. Among the various initiatives deployed by the DP World ILT20 Season 3 to create a comprehensive and engaging experience for all stakeholders is a daily pre-match activity that…

Dubai Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured their first victory at the DP World ILT20 Season 3, defeating Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Jason Holder picked up four wickets for just 23 runs and David Willey returned figures of three wickets for 19 runs to defend their total of 159/5 with ease. Batting first, an unbroken partnership of 50 runs in the death overs between Andre Russell and Laurie Evans enabled the Knight Riders to post 159/5 after Kyle Mayers set the tone early with a rapid 21 runs. Evans remained unbeaten…

Dubai, In the aftermath of Tuesday evening’s ILT20 Season 3 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium, Gulf Giants’ bowling all-rounder Mark Adair reflected on the team’s resilient performance against Desert Vipers. Despite suffering a six-wicket defeat in a low-scoring affair, where Desert Vipers successfully chased down the target with Sam Curran’s unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford’s quick-fire 40, Irish star Mark Adair highlighted the unwavering commitment and positive outlook within the Gulf Giants camp. The match, which saw the Gulf Giants put up a spirited show of their total, was a hard-fought contest although the result didn’t go in their…

Dubai The Desert Vipers defeated the Gulf Giants by six wickets in a low scoring affair to complete their second consecutive victory, at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday evening. An unbeaten knock of 42 runs from all-rounder Sam Curran orchestrated a comfortable run chase for the Desert Vipers. He was assisted by Sherfane Rutherford who finished with 40 runs in 18 balls to bring the Vipers home in 17.4 overs. The Vipers’ pacers ruled the first innings as skipper Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir ran through the Giants top and middle order with three and two wickets respectively. Leading…

Dubai, The DP World ILT20 Season 3 got underway and fans have already been treated to a series of riveting contests spurred by some of the world’s top cricketers and UAE’s most promising talent. Amongst the plethora of legends who have extended their support to the tournament is the iconic former Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis, who is part of the commentary panel for the third consecutive season. Waqar Younis praised the competition’s expanding profile and highlighted standout performances by UAE cricketers, calling it a testament to the country’s cricketing progress. Lauding the exceptional growth of the competition, the thrilling…

Abu Dhabi, The MI Emirates cruised to their first win of the ILT20 season as they rode on half-centuries from Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran to clinch a 26-run win against the Dubai Capitals in the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Shai Hope was the star of the match as he scored a magnificent century of 101 runs in 59 balls, but it went in vain as the Dubai Capitals lost to the MI Emirates for the first time in the tournament’s history. Fazalhaq Farooqi’s over, where he picked up two wickets and conceded just three runs, turned the course of the…

Abu Dhabi, The Desert Vipers began their campaign with a seven-wicket victory against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Half centuries from Dan Lawrence and Sam Curran ensured the Vipers would comfortably surmount their target of 167. Dan Lawrence powered his way to 70 runs in 39 balls, while Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 50 from 37 deliveries. Earlier in the day, the Vipers won the toss and elected to field first. Phil Salt anchored the innings with an unbeaten half century of 71 runs that came in 49 balls. Alishan Sharafu contributed…

Dubai, Fans at the Dubai International Stadium were treated to yet another dramatic finish as Sharjah Warriorz registered a three-wicket victory against the Gulf Giants. Tom Kohler-Cadmore was the standout performer in a match that went down to the last ball. He finished unbeaten on 83 runs from 56 balls with six fours and four sixes to steer the Warriorz to their target of 175. Kohler-Cadmore’s exploits were complemented by a breezy knock of 45 runs from UAE’s Rohan Mustafa as the pair put on a 105-run partnership. The Warriorz endured a few anxious moments in the final over,…

Sharjah, The Sharjah Warriorz have made a superb start to the ILT20 Season 3 as they won by 3 wickets against the Gulf Giants. In what was a highly entertaining contest at the Dubai International Stadium, the Warriorz were spurred on by captain Tim Southee’s 3 wickets and Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s unbeaten 83. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who opened the innings for the Sharjah Warriorz, batted right through and took the team over the line of the final delivery of the game. He said, “It is amazing to start the tournament with a win, and a close one too. It was great…