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In a thrilling encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders defeated the Sharjah Warriors for 30 runs in game 6 of the International T20 League 2025. The Knight Riders, led by their bowlers David Willey i Jason Holderhe defended a modest target of 160 to record his first win of the season. While the Knight Riders showed resilience in both innings, the Warriorz struggled to build partnerships, eventually falling short by 129 runs.
Balanced batting performance from Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
After being put into bat by the Warriorz, the Knight Riders managed a competitive 159/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Kyle Mayers provided a fiery start, smashing 21 off 9 balls before falling Adam Milne. Joe Clarke (32 of 27) i Alishan Sharafu (25 off 22) contributed steady runs in the middle overs, ensuring the score was achieved despite regular wickets. Laurie Evans anchored the innings with an unbeaten 39 off 31, supported by Andrew RussellThe explosive 24-ball cameo from 12. His partnership added crucial events in the overs.
Adil Rashid he was the standout bowler for the Warriorz, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs. Harmeet Singh also impressed with 1/22 figures. However, the remaining bowlers, including Milne (2/37), were unable to contain the Knight Riders in the closing stages, allowing them to finish with a flourish.
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David Willey and Jason Holder shine in a dominant bowling display
Chasing 160, the Warriorz struggled from the start, losing Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the first envelope i Jason Roy soon after Willey dismantled the top order with an excellent spell, claiming 3/19 in his 4 overs, including the key wickets of Kohler-Cadmore and Roy. Holder proved equally effective, taking 4/23 and troubling the middle order with his variations.
while Rohan Mustafa (20 of 19) i Keemo Paul (21 off 16) tried to stabilize the innings, received little support from other batsmen. Tim SoutheeThe brave 24 on 11 was too little, too late. Sunil Narine played economically, conceding just 16 runs in his 4 overs, further stifling Warriorz’s chase. Mayers sealed the victory by clearing the tail, finishing with figures of 2/16. The Warriorz were eventually bowled out for 129 in 19.3 overs, giving the Knight Riders a well-deserved win. The Knight Riders claimed two valuable points while the Warriorz were left to reassess their strategies to advance in the tournament.
An emphatic win tonight. 😌
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— Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (@ADKRiders) January 15, 2025
