WATCH: Waqar Salamkheil cleans up Alex Hales with a peach of a delivery in ILT20 2025

Waqar Salamkheil produced a moment of magic in the International League (IL) T20 2025 match between MI Emirates i Desert vipersdiscarding the dangerous Alex Hales with the beauty of a delivery.

Waqar Salamkheil dismantles Alex Hales with a stunning delivery

Bowling the first ball of his spell, Salamkheil unleashed a mesmerizing leg-break that was nothing short of a bowling masterclass. The delivery landed on a good length just outside the off stump, gripping the surface precisely and fizzing through the air. Hales, who had been batting fluently, completely misjudged the trajectory and the spin. Expecting less spin, he left a large space between bat and pad, creating a cozy path for the ball. With a sharp outside off the pitch, the ball went through the gap, clipped the top of middle stump and spun it. The sheer artistry of the delivery left Hales visibly stunned and underlined Waqar’s ability to fool even the most accomplished batsmen with his guile and control.

This dismissal broke the Vipers’ strong opening stand of 62 runs and provided Emirates with a crucial breakthrough. Hales’ quick knock of 34 off 22 balls, including six boundaries, was instrumental to Vipers’ aggressive start, but Waqar’s brilliance saw him through. It was a perfect example of a bowler teasing a batsman with skill and precision.

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— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 16, 2025

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Desert Vipers eclipse MI Emirates: Fakhar Zaman’s remarkable knock

In a hotly contested match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Vipers cruised to a commanding five-wicket win over the Emirates with five balls to spare. Chasing a target of 160, Fakhar Zaman anchored the innings with a brilliant 67 off 52 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. Hales got off to a flying start with a 22-ball 34, adding 62 runs for the first wicket with Fakhar. Although Emirates struggled with timely ports, Sam Curran28 i Sherfane RutherfordThe explosive 21 off just 8 balls sealed the victory. Earlier, Emirates posted 159/6, with Kieron Pollard top scorer with 36 off 23 balls. Lockie Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers for Vipers, claiming 2 wickets for 25 runs. The win kept the Vipers unbeaten in the tournament and cemented their position at the top of the points table.

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