Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals Match Highlights
There was a nail-biting encounter played out between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the 20th match of the International League T20 2025, which was won by Dubai Capitals by 8 wickets.
Batting first, the Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 203 for the loss of 4 wickets. The explosive opener, Kyle Mayers, was dismissed for a brisk 35 runs from 21 balls, caught by Shai Hope off Sikandar Raza’s bowling. Andries Gous scored 27 runs from only 17 balls before succumbing to Obed McCoy. Michael Pepper and Charith Asalanka built vital partnerships, although Pepper was dismissed after making just 10 by Raza and Asalanka finished with 74 runs from a mere 38 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Alishan Sharafu departed after making 36 runs, while Andre Russell and Jason Holder ended the innings on a score of 38 not out and 15 not out, respectively.
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With bowling figures of 4-0-37-1, Dushmantha Chameera led the attack for the Capitals, while Sikandar Raza was particularly effective with 2 for 24 off his 4 overs.
In response, Dubai Capitals chased down the 203 target on the last ball, finishing 207 for 2 in 19.5 overs, with Shai Hope topping the scorer’s list with a magnificent unbeaten 74 off 53 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six. Adam Rossington got off to a good start with 21 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed by David Willey off the bowling of Russell. Gulbadin Naib, who made 80 runs from 47 balls with 4 fours and 5 sixes, fell to Holder. Dasun Shanaka ended the innings with 17 runs not out.
Andre Russell was the best bowler for the Knight Riders, with figures of 3-0-38-1, while Jason Holder went for 1-40 in his 3.5 overs. But all those efforts weren’t enough to quell the batting firepower of the Capitals against Knight Riders’ bowlers.
The match not only displayed really good cricketing skills, it kept the audience in raptures with a high-scoring competitive chase. The Dubai Capitals would call it into their quest to reignite their dominance upon the league, whereas Abu Dhabi Knight Riders gear up for a more competitive performance in their next match.
