The race to the playoffs is heating up in the International League T20 as the tournament moves into the last week of its league stage from Monday, 30 January 2023. The Desert Vipers and the Gulf Giants are currently at the top two spots with 10 points each, while MI Emirates, Sharjah Warriors, Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are at the third, fourth, fifth and sixth place respectively.
The cricket fans around the world witnessed high quality cricket over the third weekend of the DP World ILT20. The Sharjah Warriors pulled off a four-wicket victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Saturday, while the Desert Vipers clinched a thrilling 12-run victory over the Dubai Capitals on the same day.
The MI Emirates put up the highest total in the tournament so far – 241 for three against the Desert Vipers on Sunday. They also recorded the biggest victory (by runs) in the tournament when they won the match by 157 runs.
Let’s take a look at the top batting performances during the third weekend of the DP World ILT20:
1. Muhammad Waseem’s 86 vs Desert Vipers
MI Emirates’ Muhammad Waseem played a crackling innings of 86 runs off 44 balls against the Desert Vipers at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and helped his team post the highest total of the tournament. Waseem was in full flow with the bat as he struck 11 boundaries and four sixes during his innings.
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 56 vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Sharjah Warriors’ Rahmanullah Gurbaz showcased top form when he smashed 56 runs off 39 balls against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Gurbaz found the boundary six times and struck two maximums during his innings to help his side register a four-wicket victory.
Let’s take a look at the top bowling performances during the third weekend of the DP World ILT20:
1. Fazalhaq Farooqi’s three for 13 vs Desert Vipers
MI Emirates’ Fazalhaq Farooqi rocked the Desert Vipers’ batting line-up with a fantastic spell of fast bowling. He picked up the wickets of Rohan Mustafa, Colin Munro and Benny Howell and helped his side dismiss the Vipers for just 84 runs.
2. Adam Zampa’s three for 16 vs Desert Vipers
Dubai Capitals’ Adam Zampa immediately made an impact during his first match of the tournament. He dismissed Desert Vipers’ Sam Billings, Colin Munro and Wanindu Hasaranga and helped his side restrict the Vipers to 149 for nine in their 20 overs. However, the Capitals couldn’t get to the total in reply.
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