Match 13, Sharjah, January 28, 2024, 08:00 PM
Sharjah Warriors
174/7(20.0ov)
Desert Vipers
167/7(20.0ov)
Sharjah Warriors beat Desert Vipers by 7 runs
Right then that is it from our coverage of Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors which as promised was a thrilling encounter but the action doesn’t stop here. Join us on 29th January 28, 2024, for our coverage of Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals. The first ball will be bowled at 8.00 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) but our coverage will start much earlier. Until then, goodbye and Cheers!
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is the winning captain and the Player of the Match as well he says that it is nice to have a win here. Adds that obviously it has not been a good start for them but they have played good cricket to win the two games. Tells that the bumper that hit his helmet woke him up and he was not expecting that especially here where it stays low a touch. Mentions that the plan was to attack throughout with the bat and then the bowlers also chipped in with the wickets. Says that that the plan was to not give loose balls to Hales and this win gives them a lot of confidence. Further says that the bowlers were on point but they can still do a few things better with the bat. Ends by saying that winning with not a complete performance is good as that means they still have a lot to give.
Colin Munro, the losing captain says that it was a disappointing performance and appreciates the team for putting up a good fight. Adds that there was a bit of panic towards the end. Mentions that taking catches was tough on this ground and he isn't worried about them and it involves certain factors as well. Appreciates his bowlers for bowling brilliantly and mentions the excellent bowling effort by Luke Wood. Says that they will rest and mentally prepare for the next match and he doesn't doubt the skills of his players.
The Presentation ceremony…
Earlier in the game, Sharjah Warriors posted a decent total with a magnificent 101-run partnership between skipper Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Martin Guptill with the captain smashing 68 off just 34 balls. However, they would have been a bit disappointed as at one point it looked like they would get something around 200. Wood was excellent with the ball for Desert Vipers with three wickets while Hasaranga also picked up three in one over. Afridi got one as well, but they did drop a lot of chances.
The Desert Vipers fought hard and bravely but they fell short of a few runs. Colin Munro couldn't do any damage and he was dismissed very early in the match. Adam Hose looked good initially but he too couldn't take his innings deep. Alex Hales fought bravely and took the attack to the bowlers but he didn't receive much support from any of the other batters. Azam Khan came in and helped Hales score a few boundaries but Alex Hales was dismissed soon after. Azam Khan continued his attack but he was caught short of his crease. After that, the game just turned away from them and they failed to chase down the total. It was a fighting effort but they end up on the losing side. They are still searching for their second win of the tournament.
A nail-biting encounter but it ends in the favor of the Sharjah Warriors. They started off well with Chris Woakes dismissing the opposition skipper, Colin Munro off the very second ball of the innings. Muhammad Jawadullah also struck in his first over and sent Adam Hose back to the dugout before he could switch gears. Daniel Sams also kept the tradition of taking a wicket in their first over as he took the wicket of Wanindu Hasaranga. Lewis Gregory sent Rohan Mustafa packing off to the dugout. Alex Hales and Azam Khan were batting explosively and it was Chris Woakes again who sent his fellow countryman, Alex Hales back towards the dug out. Tom Kohler-Cadmore had a perfect throw that caught Azam Khan short of the crease and that was the crucial moment in the game. After that some brilliant death bowling made sure that the batters don't get to score runs.
In over# 20
1
4
1lb
1
0
1
Muhammad Jawadullah 23/1(3)
19.6
1
Sharjah Warriors clinches the win and get their first-ever win at this stadium! On a good length and around off. Shaheen Afridi digs it out to covers and takes a single. Muhammad Jawadullah has been amazing in the death overs and he has managed to do it again.
19.5
4
FOUR! LUCKY EDGE! Yorker outside off. Shaheen Afridi swings hard and catches the ball on the inside edge. It rolls past the keeper and off to the fine leg fence for four runs.
19.4
1lb
On a length and on the pads. Shadab Khan swings hard but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls away to the short fine leg region and the batters cross for a leg bye.
19.3
1
Full again on middle. Shaheen Afridi swings hard but gets the connection on the toe end of the bat. The ball rolls away towards the slip region and the batters take a single.
19.2
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A wide yorker outside off. Shaheen Afridi fails to dig it out and gets beaten. The keeper collects it safely. Brilliant bowling.
19.1
1
On a length around off. Shadab Khan pulls it but only manages to send it to mid-wicket. They take only a single.
Muhammad Jawadullah to bowl the final over of the match. Will he be able to stop the opposition from scoring 16 runs off this over? We will find out soon.
In over# 19
2
1
2
0
0
1
Daniel Sams 29/2(4)
18.6
2
Full and wide outside off. Shaheen Afridi drills it past covers. The fielder stops it in the deep and the batters run a couple of runs. Amazing over by Daniel Sams.
18.5
1
A full toss waist high around off. Shadab Khan slaps it up in the air. The ball lands safe behind mid on and the batters take a single. A boundary is needed off this one.
18.4
2
Full and around off. Shadab Khan flicks it off towards the cow corner region but they only manage a couple of runs.