Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Claim Victory Over Sharjah Warriors in ILT20
Match Report
Andre Russell scored 24 from 12 balls in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ victory over the Sharjah Warriors
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – The West Indies trio of Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, and Andre Russell all made significant contributions to help the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders trounce the Sharjah Warriors by 30 runs when the International League T20 (ILT20) continued here on Wednesday.
After being sent into bat, the Warriors made 159 for five from their 20 overs, with Mayers scoring 21 from just nine balls at the top of the order, while Russell smashed an unbeaten 24 runs from 12 balls at the depth.
Russell shared an unbroken 50-run partnership with Laurie Evans, who scored 39 not out after floundering on 109 for five in the 16th over.
Holder then delivered an excellent spell, grabbing 4-23 from his four overs as the Warriors were dismissed for 129 in 19.3 overs.
Mayers also returned to grab 2-16, while David Willey took 3-19.
Keemo Paul scored 21, and Johnson Charles scored 12 at the top of the order, which was a losing cause for the Warriors.
Key Performances
* Jason Holder: 4-23 from four overs
* Kyle Mayers: 21 from nine balls
* Andre Russell: 24 from 12 balls
* Laurie Evans: 39 not out
* David Willey: 3-19
* Keemo Paul: 21
* Johnson Charles: 12
Conclusion
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ victory over the Sharjah Warriors was a dominant performance, with contributions from the West Indies trio of Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, and Andre Russell. The team’s strong batting and bowling display helped them secure a 30-run win.
FAQs
* What was the outcome of the match?
+ The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 30 runs.
* Who were the key performers in the match?
+ Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, David Willey, Keemo Paul, and Johnson Charles.
* How many runs did Andre Russell score from 12 balls?
+ 24.
* How many wickets did Jason Holder take?
+ 4.
* How many runs did the Sharjah Warriors score?
+ 129.