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Lockie Ferguson made an unforgettable debut in the International League (ILT20) on batting with his first delivery, removing Joe Clarke with an extraordinary piece of bowling in the match 2 between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders i Desert vipers.
Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson strikes on his first ball in ILT20
The ball, bowled at 136km/h, showed Ferguson’s ability to fool batsmen with subtle variations of pace. Tossed on a full length just outside the off stump, the delivery angled sharply, taking advantage of the seam movement to perfection. Clarke, attempting an expansive drive, failed to account for the inward movement and ended up playing down the wrong line. The result was spectacular: the ball eluded Clarke’s bat and ripped off his leg stump, leaving him stunned and the crowd roaring. This precise and devastating delivery highlighted Ferguson’s ability to adapt his skills to any situation, underscoring his value as a genuine game changer. It was a perfect start for Ferguson, setting the tone for an impressive ILT20 campaign.
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Steady start for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders despite early wickets
The Knight Riders faced an uphill battle in their second match of the ILT20 2025 season against the Vipers after batting at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders lost the first wickets, with Kyle Mayers getting out for just 2 runs in the third over, followed by Ferguson’s dismissal of Joe Clarke in the fourth over. Michael Pepper showed some intent, but fell into a heavy overflow Sam Curranleaving the team at 39/3 after the powerplay.
Despite the setbacks, Salt anchored the innings with a composed 36-ball 31, supported by Alishan Sharafuconsistent contribution of 15 runs. The bowling of the Vipers, led by Mohammad Amir and Ferguson, kept things tight, with Amir conceding just six runs in 2.3 overs. At the halfway point, the Knight Riders had managed to reach 68/3, maintaining a run rate of around 6, but needing a good finish from their middle and lower order.
