During Match 3 a International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 in the middle Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Sam CurranThe game's unique skills played a major role in turning the game in favor of the Vipers.
Sam Curran's brilliant run secures a vital wicket for Desert Vipers
On the last ball of the seventh over, Lockie Ferguson he gave a full and flexible, inspiring output Michael Pepper chasing a large central area in the distance. Standing in the middle, Sam Curran showed exceptional enthusiasm, running the ball at great speed. Direct and unruffled, Curran hit the stumps, his delivery precise and accurate. Although Pepper jumped back, he found himself too short, unable to make it in time. Curran's boldness, quick thinking, and precision to detail, made the finish look seamless, making the Desert Vipers stand out. This crucial run-out left the Knight Riders struggling at 39/3.
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Don't rush when it comes
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders set a target for the tournament
The Knight Riders struggled to bat to 166/5 in their 20 overs. Phil Salt he closed out the innings with a well-made 71 from 49 balls, showing a mixture of composure and fight. His innings had five boundaries and six big sixes, setting the tone for the Knight Riders. Alishan Sharafu he made a significant contribution, contributing 46 out of 34 contributions before his retirement. Their 50-run partnership came quickly, ensuring that the innings grew after a shaky start. When Kyle Mayers and Joe Clarke cheap, Andrew Russell added to the fireworks in the final overs with an unbeaten 30 off 14 balls, hitting 214.28. The Knight Riders managed their innings well, racing to the death and collecting 60 runs in the last five overs. Mohammad Amir and Ferguson stood out for the Vipers with strong words, but their efforts were overshadowed by Russell's late attack.
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Vipers' Bowling Practice: A mixed bag of control and difficulty
The Vipers had a mixed bowling performance, showing some brilliant moments but struggling to keep pace. Ferguson was the standout bowler, combining pace and accuracy to finish with figures of 1/26 from his four overs. Amir, although a bit expensive, provided the first impression by dismissing Kyle Mayers.
Luke Wood he contributed well to the innings, scoring just 27 runs in his four overs and reducing the margin. However, Curran endured the challenge, conceding 48 runs in his four overs despite trying to vary pace and length. Nathan Sower he struggled to build momentum, conceding 33 runs, as the Knight Riders checked him at half-time. The bowlers' efforts were boosted by good runs from Curran, but the lack of wickets in the death overs allowed the Knight Riders to accelerate, amassing 60 runs in the last five overs. The Vipers will need their batting line-up to step up and chase down a tough target of 167 runs.