Match 19, , January 25, 2025, 07:30 PM
151/6(20.0ov)
152/8(20.0ov)
Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 2 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Mark Adair
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the game. Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 2 wickets in a last ball thriller! The ILT20 action continues as we have a doubleheader on Sunday, the 26th of January as well. It will be between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Dubai Capitals at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) and Sharjah Warriorz versus the Gulf Giants at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Mark Adair is the Player of the Match. He says that he is delighted that their side got over the line. Adds that it was a good experience and they needed to win this game.
James Vince, the skipper of Gulf Giants, says that he is happy with the win. Adds that this season didn't go much their way and they desperately needed this win. Ends by saying that the bowling was good and he feels good.
Nicholas Pooran, the skipper of MI Emirates, says that it was a tough loss to take. Adds that they need to be more disciplined and not make the same mistakes. He says that they will keep their emotions in check and bounce back.
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Earlier in the game, Akeal Hosein's cameo towards the end helped MI Emirates reach 151/6 in 20 overs against Gulf Giants. After a shaky start at 57/4, Tom Banton played a key role with a rapid 56 runs, attacking Muhammad Zuhaib with 19 runs in one over. Kieron Pollard also contributed 34 runs, and their partnership helped stabilize the innings. Hosein added valuable runs at the end. Gulf Giants' bowlers, led by Daniel Worrall with two wickets, kept the scoreboard tight.
The MI Emirates' bowling unit, despite being economical, ultimately proved insufficient to defend the par total. Muhammad Rohid was the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets while maintaining an economical spell. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Alzarri Joseph also chipped in with 2 wickets each, but their expensive spells ultimately proved costly. In hindsight, an additional 10-15 runs or not bowling a no ball in the final over, or maybe a lifeline that Tom Curran got, would have significantly bolstered the MI Emirates' chances of defending the total.
A hard-fought win for the Gulf Giants! Their innings got off to a shaky start, with the loss of early wickets. However, Tom Alsop and Gerhard Erasmus steadied the ship, constructing a crucial 65 run partnership. The duo's composed batting enabled the Giants to regain control, but the departure of Alsop triggered a mini-collapse, with Erasmus soon following suit. As the wickets continued to tumble, the Gulf Giants' saw themselves in a precautious position. However, crucial cameos in the end from Tom Curran, Mark Adair, and Aayan Khan guided their team over the line.
In over# 20
1
0W
0
1
2
0
7nb
Dan Mousley 30/1(3)
19.6
1
A single and Gulf Giants will take the win to their home! Dan Mousley bowls low full toss outside off. Muhammad Zuhaib heaves across the line towards deep mid-wicket and gets the one run his team needed the most. Gulf Giants wins the encounter against MI Emirates by two wickets!
My word! Super over, anyone? Scores are level and a dot ball will get us to a super over. Muhammad Zuhaib walks in to face the final ball with just one run needed to win.
OUT! CASTLED! Dan Mousley will regret the illegal delivery in each and every ball. Mousley bowls a yorker, into the blackhole, on middle. Tom Curran makes a bit room but fails to squeeze it towards his off side. The ball sneak past the inner edge and rattles the middle stump. One run off one delivery!
19.5
W
OUT! CASTLED! Dan Mousley will regret the illegal delivery in each and every ball. Mousley bowls a yorker, into the blackhole, on middle. Tom Curran makes a bit room but fails to squeeze it towards his off side. The ball sneak past the inner edge and rattles the middle stump. One run off one delivery!
19.4
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Yorker on the middle and leg. Curran digs it back at the bowler. A single is required in two deliveries!
19.3
1
Fuller, on off. Aayan Khan drives it past the cover for a single.
19.2
2
Short and wide outside off. Aayan Khan cuts it towards deep sweeper cover and calls for a second run.
19.1
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Fuller, and wide outside off. Aayan Khan missses the hit.
19.1
7nb
NO BALL and SIX! That is one of the most terrible ball of the inning! Dan Mousley bowls full toss above the waist on middle. Aayan Khan heaves it up and over deep mid-wicket for a biggie plus it's an illegal delivery. Free hit coming up!
In over# 19
2
0
1
1
1wd
1
0W
Fazalhaq Farooqi 34/3(4)