Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals Match Report
At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the 10th game of the International League T20 2025 between the Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals was a great encounter. Batting first, the Dubai Capitals scored 165 for 7 in their 20 overs. Shai Hope was caught by Uzair Khan off Blessing Muzarabani early in the innings, having fallen for just 12 runs. Ben Dunk came next with a quick 28 from 20 balls, but Uzair Khan also got rid of him.
With some vital runs added by Sikandar Raza and Rovman Powell, the middle overs saw a slight comeback. Before being caught by Muzarabani off Wahidullah Zadran, Raza scored 28 off 22. Powell, who is renowned for his aggressive play, lost against Aayan Khan after managing 25 off 24. Dasun Shanaka’s brilliant 33 not out off just 20 balls then supported the innings and helped the score reach a respectable total. But Mark Adair’s late wickets held them to 165, with seven runs coming from extras.
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Adam Lyth started the chase for the Gulf Giants with a strong 32 off 17 balls, which included 4 fours and 1 six. The Giants maintained their momentum even after losing early wickets, including Ibrahim Zadran for seven and James Vince for ten. Before being caught off Raza’s bowling, Jordan Cox made a significant contribution with a quick 27. Gerhard Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer’s undefeated duo turned the game around. With 11 balls remaining, the Giants won thanks to a mature knock of 50 off 34 balls from Erasmus and an undefeated 41 off just 20 deliveries from Hetmyer.
Obed McCoy, who was economical and claimed an important wicket of Vince, initiated the Dubai Capitals’ bowling attack. However, the spinners and part-time bowlers failed to control the run rate in the middle overs. Muzarabani and Aayan Khan were among the Gulf Giants’ wickets, but the game was won by their batting ability in the chase.
This game demonstrated both strategic gameplay and outstanding individual performances; the Giants’ choice to save their powerful hitters, such as Hetmyer, until the last overs proved to be a brilliant move. The Gulf Giants won by six wickets as a result, gaining significant league standings points.
