Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Gulf Giants, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 19, International League T20, 2025

International League T20 Match 19: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Gulf Giants at Abu Dhabi, December 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
ADKR
167/6 (19.2)
Gulf Giants
GG
165/7 (20)
Finished
ADKR won by 4 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Andre Russell211302161.54
Brandon McMullen120050.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Chris Wood3.202417.20
Fred Klaassen403729.25
Current Partnership: 9 run (0.5 ov) | Last Wicket: Jason Holder 9 (7) | Fall of Wicket: 158/6 (18.3 ov)
CRR: 8.64 | Last Ten Overs: 88/5 8.25
Recent: 611··1W426111221··

Commentary

6
19.2
Chris Wood to Andre Russell, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Andre Russell hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1wd
19.2
Chris Wood to Andre Russell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Andre Russell with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
19.1
Chris Wood to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Andre Russell 15 (12)
Brandon McMullen 0 (1)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 159/6
Fred Klaassen 4-0-37-2
Matthew Forde 4-0-34-0
0
18.6
Fred Klaassen to Andre Russell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andre Russell hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
18.5
Fred Klaassen to Andre Russell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andre Russell goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1lb
18.4
Fred Klaassen to Brandon McMullen, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes forward, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
w
18.3
Jason Holder c J Vince b FJ Klaassen 9 (7) Fred Klaassen to Jason Holder, no run, c J Vince b FJ Klaassen, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the off stump, Jason Holder hangs in the crease to take the gamble with pull towards mid off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by James Vince. Leading to a soft dismissal.
4
18.2
Fred Klaassen to Jason Holder, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jason Holder hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
18.1
Fred Klaassen to Jason Holder, 2 runs, Jason Holder hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Andre Russell 15 (10)
Jason Holder 3 (4)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 152/5
Matthew Forde 4-0-34-0
Fred Klaassen 3-0-31-1
6
17.6
Matthew Forde to Andre Russell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Andre Russell goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to long off for a colossal Maximum!
1
17.5
Matthew Forde to Jason Holder, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Jason Holder hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
17.4
Matthew Forde to Andre Russell, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andre Russell hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
17.3
Matthew Forde to Jason Holder, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Jason Holder hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
2nb
17.3
Matthew Forde to Andre Russell, 2 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Andre Russell hangs in the crease, whacks an elegant flick shot, ball raced away to long on, earning, It's a no ball ! Matthew Forde overstepped the crease.
2b
17.2
Matthew Forde to Andre Russell, 2 bye, Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andre Russell hangs in the crease, aims to slam cut, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 2 runs.
1wd
17.2
Matthew Forde to Andre Russell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Andre Russell no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
17.1
Matthew Forde to Andre Russell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Jason Holder 1 (2)
Andre Russell 7 (5)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 138/5
Fred Klaassen 3-0-31-1
Tabraiz Shamsi 4-0-23-3
0
16.6
Fred Klaassen to Jason Holder, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jason Holder hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
16.5
Fred Klaassen to Andre Russell, 1 run, Andre Russell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
16.4
Fred Klaassen to Jason Holder, 1 run, Jason Holder hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
w
16.3
Sherfane Rutherford b FJ Klaassen 30 (22) Fred Klaassen to Sherfane Rutherford, no run, b FJ Klaassen, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sherfane Rutherford goes forward, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
1
16.2
Fred Klaassen to Andre Russell, 1 run, Andre Russell hangs in the crease to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
16.1
Fred Klaassen to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run, Sherfane Rutherford hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Sherfane Rutherford 29 (20)
Andre Russell 5 (3)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 134/4
Tabraiz Shamsi 4-0-23-3
Chris Wood 3-0-16-1
1
15.6
Tabraiz Shamsi to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Sherfane Rutherford goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
3
15.5
Tabraiz Shamsi to Andre Russell, 3 runs, Andre Russell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 3 runs.
2
15.4
Tabraiz Shamsi to Andre Russell, 2 runs, Andre Russell hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
0
15.3
Tabraiz Shamsi to Andre Russell, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.