Sharjah Warriors Vs Gulf Giants: Match Report
In an exhilarating match that took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Sharjah Warriors completed a nail-biting win against the Gulf Giants in the third match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025. The match was played on January 12 at 6:00 PM local time and was a roller-coaster of action that kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the very last over and last ball.
The Gulf Giants won the toss and opted to bat. The opening innings started with the quick dismissal of their captain James Vince, for just three runs, off the bowling of Tim Southee. But then it was Rehan Ahmed and Jordan Cox who came together to forge a good-looking partnership. Ahmed in the end scored a well-crafted 46 off 27 deliveries, with five fours and two sixes, while Cox contributed 38 runs from 32 balls. Shimron Hetmyer cameos with power-hitting to add fuel to the goal, scoring 36 off just 23 balls. Contributions came from various quarters, but most importantly it was in the middle order, where runs were scored prolifically.
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Tim Southee’s bowling for Sharjah Warriors was economical and effective throughout his four overs; he picked up three wickets for just 30 runs. The bowlers Adam Milne and Harmeet Singh also picked up key wickets while keeping the run rate down through their spell.
In pursuit of 175, Sharjah Warriors began the chase shakily when they lost Johnson Charles and Jason Roy early, stranded at 14 for 2 after just 1.4 overs. However, Tom Kohler-Cadmore played an innings of sheer class and resolution, remaining not out on 83 from 56 balls, with six fours and four sixes. His innings laid the foundation for the chase. Rohan Mustafa added 45 off 33, putting together the key partnership that kept the momentum with the Warriors’ side.
The pressure built up with one wicket falling after another, but Kohler-Cadmore and Adil Rashid, scoring 9 off 6 balls towards the end, were able to take their team home. The match ended with Sharjah Warriors clinching a 3-wicket win with two balls to spare, showing Kohler-Cadmore’s cool in the final moments of the match.
Somebody had done some serious bowling for the Gulf Giants today. Daniel Worrall was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets for 45 runs, while it was Mark Adair and Blessing Muzarabani who kept the game alive by chipping away with timely wickets. Rehan Ahmed took 1 for 33 in his three overs.
