Gulf Giants v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Match 12, International League T20

Finished

International League T20 , January 19, 2025

Gulf Giants

139/8 (20)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

ADKR

176/9 (20)

ADKR won by 37 runs.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders InningADKR Inning176/9 (20 ov)

Gulf Giants InningGG Inning139/8 (20 ov)

Commentary

0.1

David Willey to Adam Lyth, 2 runs, Adam Lyth goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

0.2

David Willey to Adam Lyth, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Adam Lyth hangs in the crease and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1wd

0.3

David Willey to Adam Lyth, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Adam Lyth with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

0.3

David Willey to Adam Lyth, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Adam Lyth goes forward and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

0.4

David Willey to Adam Lyth, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Adam Lyth hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.5

David Willey to Adam Lyth, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Adam Lyth hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

0.6

Adam Lyth c KR Mayers b D Willey 2 (6) David Willey to Adam Lyth, no run, c KR Mayers b D Willey, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Adam Lyth goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Kyle Mayers, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Adam Lyth.

End of over 1 (3 runs)

Adam Lyth 2 (6)

James Vince 0 (0)

Gulf Giants 3/1

David Willey 1-0-3-1

1.1

Kyle Mayers to James Vince, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. James Vince goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1.2

Kyle Mayers to James Vince, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. James Vince goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1.3

Kyle Mayers to James Vince, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and James Vince hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1.4

Kyle Mayers to James Vince, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, James Vince goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

1.5

Kyle Mayers to James Vince, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, James Vince goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1.6

Kyle Mayers to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, James Vince goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

End of over 2 (9 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 0 (1)

James Vince 9 (5)

Gulf Giants 12/1

Kyle Mayers 1-0-9-0

David Willey 1-0-3-1

2.1

David Willey to James Vince, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

2.2

David Willey to James Vince, 1 run, James Vince goes back to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

2.3

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

2.4

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

2.5

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2.6

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 3 (6 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 5 (5)

James Vince 10 (7)

Gulf Giants 18/1

David Willey 2-0-9-1

Kyle Mayers 1-0-9-0

3.1

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.

3.2

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

1wd

3.3

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to James Vince, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving James Vince with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

3.3

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to James Vince, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, James Vince hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.4

James Vince c D Willey b I Shah 14 (9) Ibrar Ahmed Shah to James Vince, no run, c D Willey b I Shah, Caught out !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, James Vince goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards David Willey, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of James Vince.

3.5

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes back, tucks punch toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

3.6

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Jordan Cox goes back to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

End of over 4 (6 runs)

Jordan Cox 0 (2)

Ibrahim Zadran 6 (7)

Gulf Giants 24/2

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 1-0-6-1

David Willey 2-0-9-1

4.1

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.2

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

4.3

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, tucks pull toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

4.4

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

4.5

David Willey to Jordan Cox, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Jordan Cox goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.

4.6

David Willey to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 11 (12)

Jordan Cox 1 (3)

Gulf Giants 30/2

David Willey 3-0-15-1

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 1-0-6-1

5.1

Jason Holder to Jordan Cox, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jordan Cox goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

5.2

Jason Holder to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps. Jordan Cox goes forward, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

5.3

Jason Holder to Jordan Cox, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Jordan Cox hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.

5.4

Jason Holder to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, and Ibrahim Zadran hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

5.5

Jason Holder to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

5.6

Jason Holder to Jordan Cox, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Jordan Cox hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 6 (10 runs)

Jordan Cox 10 (7)

Ibrahim Zadran 12 (14)

Gulf Giants 40/2

Jason Holder 1-0-10-0

David Willey 3-0-15-1

6.1

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

6.2

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

6.3

Jordan Cox b I Shah 10 (8) Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Jordan Cox, no run, b I Shah, Bowled out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Jordan Cox as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

6.4

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Gerhard Erasmus hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

6.5

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus goes back to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

6.6

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards square leg for 1 run.

End of over 7 (7 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 18 (17)

Gerhard Erasmus 1 (2)

Gulf Giants 47/3

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 2-0-13-2

Jason Holder 1-0-10-0

7.1

Sunil Narine to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

7.2

Sunil Narine to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.3

Sunil Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

7.4

Sunil Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

7.5

Sunil Narine to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the long off for 1 run.

7.6

Sunil Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 8 (8 runs)

Gerhard Erasmus 3 (5)

Ibrahim Zadran 24 (20)

Gulf Giants 55/3

Sunil Narine 1-0-8-0

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 2-0-13-2

8.1

Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, Gerhard Erasmus goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 2 runs.

8.2

Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, tried cut but fails to get bat on it.

8.3

Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the point.

8.4

Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus goes back and strives to hit ramp shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

8.5

Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

8.6

Jason Holder to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.

End of over 9 (3 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 24 (21)

Gerhard Erasmus 6 (10)

Gulf Giants 58/3

Jason Holder 2-0-13-0

Sunil Narine 1-0-8-0

9.1

Sunil Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

9.2

Ibrahim Zadran b S Narine 24 (22) Sunil Narine to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, b S Narine, Bowled out !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran tries to be aggressive, goes back, swings the bat, but the ball gets past the bat and crashes into the stumps, dismissing the batter. Bowled out!

9.3

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

9.4

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs, Shimron Hetmyer goes back to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

9.5

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

9.6

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run, Sunil Narine delivers arm ball at full length, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 10 (4 runs)

Shimron Hetmyer 3 (4)

Gerhard Erasmus 7 (11)

Gulf Giants 62/4

Sunil Narine 2-0-12-1

Jason Holder 2-0-13-0

10.1

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

10.2

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Ibrar Ahmed Shah delivers inswinger at back of length, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

10.3

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease, hits hook in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

10.4

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.5

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes back to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

10.6

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 11 (10 runs)

Shimron Hetmyer 11 (8)

Gerhard Erasmus 9 (13)

Gulf Giants 72/4

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 3-0-23-2

Sunil Narine 2-0-12-1

11.1

Sunil Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

11.2

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.3

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run, Sunil Narine delivers arm ball at back of length, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

11.4

Sunil Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.5

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

11.6

Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 12 (8 runs)

Shimron Hetmyer 17 (12)

Gerhard Erasmus 11 (15)

Gulf Giants 80/4

Sunil Narine 3-0-20-1

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 3-0-23-2

12.1

David Willey to Gerhard Erasmus, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!

12.2

David Willey to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

12.3

David Willey to Shimron Hetmyer, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, David Willey bowls a sharp delivery, and Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

12.4

David Willey to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs, David Willey delivers fast ball at good length, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Shimron Hetmyer to just 2 runs.

12.5

David Willey to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.6

David Willey to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 13 (11 runs)

Gerhard Erasmus 19 (18)

Shimron Hetmyer 20 (15)

Gulf Giants 91/4

David Willey 4-0-26-1

Sunil Narine 3-0-20-1

13.1

Ali Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, Four, Four !! fast ball, short length, on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.2

Ali Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Gerhard Erasmus hangs on and tries to hit reverse sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

13.3

Ali Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ali Khan bowls a sharp delivery, and Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

13.4

Ali Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease to take slower ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.5

Shimron Hetmyer c S Narine b Ali Khan 20 (16) Ali Khan to Shimron Hetmyer, no run, c S Narine b Ali Khan, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards square leg, edged!! and flies straight to Sunil Narine, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer.

13.6

Ali Khan to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 14 (5 runs)

Mark Adair 0 (1)

Gerhard Erasmus 24 (22)

Gulf Giants 96/5

Ali Khan 1-0-5-1

David Willey 4-0-26-1

14.1

Gerhard Erasmus c MKS Pepper b J Holder 24 (23) Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, c MKS Pepper b J Holder, Caught out !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards deep cover, but the ball finds safe hands of Michael-Kyle Pepper, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Gerhard Erasmus is out.

14.2

Jason Holder to Aayan Afzal Khan, 1 run, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

1wd

14.3

Jason Holder to Mark Adair, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mark Adair no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

14.3

Jason Holder to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.4

Jason Holder to Aayan Afzal Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jason Holder bowls a sharp delivery, and Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

14.5

Jason Holder to Aayan Afzal Khan, 1 run, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

14.6

Jason Holder to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

End of over 15 (5 runs)

Mark Adair 2 (3)

Aayan Afzal Khan 2 (3)

Gulf Giants 101/6

Jason Holder 3-0-18-1

Ali Khan 1-0-5-1

15.1

Sunil Narine to Mark Adair, 2 runs, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

15.2

Sunil Narine to Mark Adair, 1 run, Sunil Narine delivers arm ball at good length, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

15.3

Sunil Narine to Aayan Afzal Khan, 1 run, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

15.4

Sunil Narine to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair goes forward and plays flick shot off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

15.5

Sunil Narine to Aayan Afzal Khan, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

15.6

Sunil Narine to Aayan Afzal Khan, 4 bye, Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease, tries to swat it, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 4 runs off bye.

End of over 16 (9 runs)

Aayan Afzal Khan 3 (6)

Mark Adair 6 (6)

Gulf Giants 110/6

Sunil Narine 4-0-25-1

Jason Holder 3-0-18-1

16.1

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Mark Adair, 1 run, Ibrar Ahmed Shah delivers fast ball at full length, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Mark Adair to just 1 run.

16.2

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Aayan Afzal Khan, 1 run, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

16.3

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

16.4

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Mark Adair, 1 run, Ibrar Ahmed Shah delivers inswinger at good length, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Mark Adair to just 1 run.

16.5

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Aayan Afzal Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrar Ahmed Shah sends down a sharp delivery, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

16.6

Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Aayan Afzal Khan, 1 run, Aayan Afzal Khan goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Aayan Afzal Khan 5 (9)

Mark Adair 8 (9)

Gulf Giants 114/6

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 4-0-27-2

Sunil Narine 4-0-25-1

17.1

Ali Khan to Aayan Afzal Khan, 1 run, Ali Khan delivers fast ball at full length, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Aayan Afzal Khan to just 1 run.

17.2

Ali Khan to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Mark Adair hangs in the crease, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.

17.3

Ali Khan to Mark Adair, 2 runs, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an leg cutter delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

17.4

Ali Khan to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

17.5

Ali Khan to Aayan Afzal Khan, 1 run, Aayan Afzal Khan goes back and plays a well-timed push off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

17.6

Ali Khan to Mark Adair, 1 run, Ali Khan delivers fast ball at full length, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.

End of over 18 (10 runs)

Mark Adair 16 (13)

Aayan Afzal Khan 7 (11)

Gulf Giants 124/6

Ali Khan 2-0-15-1

Ibrar Ahmed Shah 4-0-27-2

18.1

Jason Holder to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Jason Holder sends down a sharp delivery, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

18.2

Jason Holder to Mark Adair, 2 runs, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.

18.3

Jason Holder to Mark Adair, 1 run, Jason Holder delivers slower ball at good length, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Mark Adair to just 1 run.

18.4

Jason Holder to Aayan Afzal Khan, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Aayan Afzal Khan elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

18.5

Aayan Afzal Khan c LJ Evans b J Holder 11 (13) Jason Holder to Aayan Afzal Khan, no run, c LJ Evans b J Holder, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Aayan Afzal Khan hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards deep mid wicket, but the ball finds safe hands of Laurie Evans, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Aayan Afzal Khan is out.

18.6

Jason Holder to Uzair Khan, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Wahidullah Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs inside out shot with soft hands toward long off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 19 (7 runs)

Uzair Khan 0 (1)

Mark Adair 19 (16)

Gulf Giants 131/7

Jason Holder 4-0-25-2

Ali Khan 2-0-15-1

19.1

Mark Adair c KR Mayers b Ali Khan 19 (17) Ali Khan to Mark Adair, no run, c KR Mayers b Ali Khan, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Kyle Mayers, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Mark Adair.

19.2

Ali Khan to Tymal Mills, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps, Ali Khan sends down a sharp delivery, Tymal Mills hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

19.3

Ali Khan to Tymal Mills, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Ali Khan sends down a sharp delivery, Tymal Mills goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

19.4

Ali Khan to Tymal Mills, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the leg stump, Ali Khan sends down a sharp delivery, Tymal Mills hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

19.5

Ali Khan to Tymal Mills, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Tymal Mills hangs in the crease, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.

19.6

Ali Khan to Tymal Mills, Four, Four !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps. Tymal Mills hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 20 (8 runs)

Tymal Mills 8 (5)

Uzair Khan 0 (1)

Gulf Giants 139/8

Ali Khan 3-0-23-2

Jason Holder 4-0-25-2

Date

2025-01-19 14:00 PM

Venue

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Toss

Gulf Giants elected to bowl

Umpires

Adrian Holdstock
Martin Saggers

Tv Umpires

Paul Wilson

Match Referee

Simon Taufel