Desert Vipers Cruise to Second Consecutive Win in International League T20

Match Summary

The Desert Vipers recorded their second consecutive win in the International League T20 with a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants in Abu Dhabi.

Gulf Giants Struggle

After being sent into bat, Giants captain James Vince scored a valiant unbeaten 76 from 62 balls, but his team could only muster 119 for nine from their 20 overs. Aayan Khan was the only other double-digit contributor with 15 runs, while Shimron Hetmyer fell for just eight runs from 13 deliveries.

Desert Vipers’ Response

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was the main destroyer for the Vipers with 3-22, while Mohammad Amir snared 2-23. In response, Sherfane Rutherford hit a scintillating 40 off just 18 balls, and then slammed three sixes and three fours during an unbroken 55-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Sam Curran, who scored an unbeaten 42 from 43 balls. The Vipers eased across the line with 14 balls to spare.

Conclusion

The Desert Vipers’ victory was a dominant display of batting and bowling, with Rutherford and Curran’s partnership proving to be the difference between the two teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

* What was the score of the Gulf Giants?
119 for nine from their 20 overs
* Who was the top scorer for the Gulf Giants?
James Vince with an unbeaten 76 from 62 balls
* Who was the main destroyer for the Desert Vipers?
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson with 3-22 and Mohammad Amir with 2-23