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ILT20 Season 2: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders emerge victorious against Desert Vipers

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Jan 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Desert Vipers in an International League T20 (ILT20) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ players exhibited exceptional skills and determination, securing a win by 6 wickets in what proved to be a memorable contest.

After winning the toss, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders chose to field first, wherein skipper Sunil Narine led the bowling attack with exceptional figures of 1/23 in four overs. He was assisted by Pakistan’s Imad Wasim, who took 2 wickets for just 19 runs, at an impressive economy of 4.75, restricting the Desert Vipers to 154/8 at the end of the first innings.

Batting second, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Alishan Sharafu showcased his batting prowess with an impressive performance, amassing a notable 82 runs off 47 deliveries at a strike rate of 174. On the other hand, Andre Russell, known for his explosive batting, provided a powerful finish to the innings.

In a quickfire display of prowess, Russell accumulated 24 runs in a mere 10 deliveries. His aggressive and dynamic style of play added valuable runs to the team's score, injecting energy and momentum as the innings concluded.

Together, Sharafu and Russell's distinct batting styles complemented each other, creating a well-rounded and impactful performance in the match; ensuring Abu Dhabi Knight Riders registered a win against Desert Vipers by 6 wickets.

Source: IANS

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