Desert Vipers v Gulf Giants, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 24, International League T20, 2025

International League T20 Match 24: Desert Vipers v Gulf Giants at Dubai, January 29, 2025

Desert Vipers

130/5 (19)

Gulf Giants

129/8 (20)

Finished

DV won by 5 wickets

Gulf Giants InningGG Inning129/8 (20 ov)

Desert Vipers InningDV Inning130/5 (19 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Mark Adair to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Mark Adair bowls a sharp delivery, and Fakhar Zaman goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

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0.2

Mark Adair to Fakhar Zaman, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Fakhar Zaman no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

0.2

Mark Adair to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

0.3

Mark Adair to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

0.4

Mark Adair to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.5

Mark Adair to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.6

Mark Adair to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Fakhar Zaman goes forward, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.

End of over 1 (9 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 8 (6)

Alex Hales 0 (0)

Desert Vipers 9/0

Mark Adair 1-0-9-0

1.1

Tom Curran to Alex Hales, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Alex Hales goes back and caresses flick shot to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

1.2

Tom Curran to Alex Hales, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Alex Hales goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep cover, who halts the ball.

1.3

Tom Curran to Alex Hales, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Alex Hales goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1.4

Tom Curran to Alex Hales, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Alex Hales goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

1.5

Tom Curran to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.6

Tom Curran to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball. Swift fielding by the bowler.

End of over 2 (5 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 8 (8)

Alex Hales 5 (4)

Desert Vipers 14/0

Tom Curran 1-0-5-0

Mark Adair 1-0-9-0

2.1

Mark Adair to Alex Hales, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Alex Hales goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

2.2

Mark Adair to Alex Hales, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Alex Hales elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

2.3

Mark Adair to Alex Hales, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Alex Hales goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.4

Alex Hales c C Jordan b MR Adair 9 (8) Mark Adair to Alex Hales, no run, c C Jordan b MR Adair, Caught out !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Alex Hales as the batter goes forward to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Chris Jordan for a soft dismissal.

2.5

Mark Adair to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.6

Mark Adair to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 3 (4 runs)

Max Holden 0 (2)

Fakhar Zaman 8 (8)

Desert Vipers 18/1

Mark Adair 2-0-13-1

Tom Curran 1-0-5-0

3.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a sharp delivery, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

3.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

3.3

Fakhar Zaman c TK Curran b B Muzarabani 14 (11) Blessing Muzarabani to Fakhar Zaman, no run, c TK Curran b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards deep point, but the ball finds safe hands of Tom Curran, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Fakhar Zaman is out.

3.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a sharp delivery, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

3.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Blessing Muzarabani delivers fast ball at back of length, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Dan Lawrence to just 1 run.

3.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

End of over 4 (7 runs)

Max Holden 0 (3)

Dan Lawrence 1 (2)

Desert Vipers 25/2

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-7-1

Mark Adair 2-0-13-1

4.1

Mark Adair to Dan Lawrence, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, hits push in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

4.2

Mark Adair to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.3

Mark Adair to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Mark Adair delivers fast ball at good length, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Dan Lawrence to just 1 run.

4.4

Mark Adair to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.5

Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

4.6

Mark Adair to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Dan Lawrence 6 (6)

Max Holden 1 (5)

Desert Vipers 31/2

Mark Adair 3-0-19-1

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-7-1

5.1

Tom Curran to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Max Holden hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

5.2

Tom Curran to Max Holden, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the leg stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!

5.3

Tom Curran to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Tom Curran sends down a sharp delivery, Max Holden hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

5.4

Tom Curran to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, full length, on the stumps, Tom Curran sends down a sharp delivery, Max Holden hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

5.5

Tom Curran to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

5.6

Tom Curran to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tom Curran sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

End of over 6 (11 runs)

Dan Lawrence 6 (7)

Max Holden 12 (10)

Desert Vipers 42/2

Tom Curran 2-0-16-0

Mark Adair 3-0-19-1

6.1

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Max Holden goes back, dabs it towards deep point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

6.2

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Max Holden elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

6.3

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden 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 point for 1 run.

6.4

Chris Jordan to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

6.5

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

6.6

Dan Lawrence c S Hetmyer b C Jordan 7 (9) Chris Jordan to Dan Lawrence, no run, c S Hetmyer b C Jordan, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Shimron Hetmyer, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dan Lawrence.

End of over 7 (7 runs)

Dan Lawrence 7 (9)

Max Holden 18 (14)

Desert Vipers 49/3

Chris Jordan 1-0-7-1

Tom Curran 2-0-16-0

7.1

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed hook off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.2

Gerhard Erasmus to Sam Curran, 2 runs, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

7.3

Gerhard Erasmus to Sam Curran, 1 run, Sam Curran hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

7.4

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.5

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease to take off break ball of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.

7.6

Gerhard Erasmus to Sam Curran, 1 run, Sam Curran goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 8 (6 runs)

Sam Curran 4 (3)

Max Holden 20 (17)

Desert Vipers 55/3

Gerhard Erasmus 1-0-6-0

Chris Jordan 1-0-7-1

8.1

Mark Adair to Sam Curran, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Mark Adair bowls a sharp delivery, and Sam Curran hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

8.2

Mark Adair to Sam Curran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.3

8.4

Mark Adair to Sam Curran, 1 run, Sam Curran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

8.5

Mark Adair to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs inside out shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

8.6

Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden goes back to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 9 (2 runs)

Max Holden 21 (19)

Sam Curran 5 (7)

Desert Vipers 57/3

Mark Adair 4-0-21-1

Gerhard Erasmus 1-0-6-0

9.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Max Holden hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

9.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, 2 runs, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

9.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs inside out shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

9.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, 1 run, Blessing Muzarabani delivers fast ball at back of length, Max Holden hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Max Holden to just 1 run.

9.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Sam Curran, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Sam Curran hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

9.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Sam Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 10 (11 runs)

Sam Curran 9 (9)

Max Holden 28 (23)

Desert Vipers 68/3

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-18-1

Mark Adair 4-0-21-1

10.1

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

10.2

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

10.3

Chris Jordan to Sam Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Curran hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

10.4

Chris Jordan to Sam Curran, 1 run, Chris Jordan delivers fast ball at good length, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Sam Curran to just 1 run.

10.5

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs inside out shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

10.6

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 11 (7 runs)

Max Holden 34 (27)

Sam Curran 10 (11)

Desert Vipers 75/3

Chris Jordan 2-0-14-1

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-18-1

11.1

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus delivers arm ball at good length, Max Holden goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Max Holden to just 2 runs.

11.2

Gerhard Erasmus to Sam Curran, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Max Holden goes back, dabs push with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

11.3

Gerhard Erasmus to Sam Curran, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

11.4

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Sam Curran hangs in the crease, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

11.5

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, 1 run, Sam Curran goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.6

Gerhard Erasmus to Sam Curran, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 12 (8 runs)

Sam Curran 12 (14)

Max Holden 40 (30)

Desert Vipers 83/3

Gerhard Erasmus 2-0-14-0

Chris Jordan 2-0-14-1

12.1

Tom Curran to Sam Curran, 1 run, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

12.2

Tom Curran to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.3

Tom Curran to Sam Curran, 1 run, Tom Curran delivers fast ball at back of length, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

12.4

Tom Curran to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Max Holden hangs in the crease, hits hook in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

12.5

Tom Curran to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.6

Tom Curran to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Max Holden 46 (34)

Sam Curran 14 (16)

Desert Vipers 91/3

Tom Curran 3-0-24-0

Gerhard Erasmus 2-0-14-0

13.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

13.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Sam Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Curran hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Sam Curran, 2 runs, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

13.6

Sam Curran c J Vince b B Muzarabani 16 (19) Blessing Muzarabani to Sam Curran, no run, c J Vince b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Curran hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards long on, edged!! and flies straight to James Vince, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Sam Curran.

End of over 14 (3 runs)

Sam Curran 16 (19)

Max Holden 47 (37)

Desert Vipers 94/4

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-21-2

Tom Curran 3-0-24-0

14.1

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.2

Gerhard Erasmus to Azam Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Azam Khan hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

14.3

Gerhard Erasmus to Azam Khan, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus delivers arm ball at full length, Azam Khan hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Azam Khan to just 1 run.

14.4

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs it towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

14.5

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs inside out shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

14.6

Gerhard Erasmus to Max Holden, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus delivers arm ball at good length, Max Holden hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Max Holden to just 1 run.

End of over 15 (3 runs)

Max Holden 49 (41)

Azam Khan 1 (2)

Desert Vipers 97/4

Gerhard Erasmus 3-0-17-0

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-21-2

15.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

15.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Azam Khan, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Azam Khan hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

15.3

Azam Khan c Z Zubair b B Muzarabani 1 (4) Blessing Muzarabani to Azam Khan, no run, c Z Zubair b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Azam Khan hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards point, but the ball finds safe hands of Zohaib Zubair, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Azam Khan is out.

15.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Adam Hose, 1 run, Adam Hose goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

15.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

15.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Adam Hose, 1 run, Adam Hose hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed hook off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

End of over 16 (4 runs)

Adam Hose 2 (2)

Max Holden 51 (43)

Desert Vipers 101/5

Blessing Muzarabani 4-0-25-3

Gerhard Erasmus 3-0-17-0

16.1

Chris Jordan to Adam Hose, 1 run, Adam Hose hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

16.2

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Max Holden hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

16.3

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Max Holden elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to third man region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

16.4

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

16.5

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Max Holden hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

16.6

Chris Jordan to Max Holden, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Chris Jordan sends down a sharp delivery, Max Holden hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 17 (9 runs)

Max Holden 59 (48)

Adam Hose 3 (3)

Desert Vipers 110/5

Chris Jordan 3-0-23-1

Blessing Muzarabani 4-0-25-3

17.1

Aayan Afzal Khan to Adam Hose, 2 runs, Adam Hose hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

17.2

Aayan Afzal Khan to Adam Hose, 2 runs, Aayan Afzal Khan delivers off break ball at good length, Adam Hose hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Adam Hose to just 2 runs.

17.3

Aayan Afzal Khan to Adam Hose, 1 run, Adam Hose hangs in the crease and plays off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

17.4

Aayan Afzal Khan to Max Holden, 1 run, Max Holden hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

17.5

Aayan Afzal Khan to Adam Hose, 3 runs, Adam Hose goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 3 runs.

17.6

Aayan Afzal Khan to Max Holden, 1 run, Aayan Afzal Khan delivers arm ball at full length, Max Holden hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Max Holden to just 1 run.

End of over 18 (10 runs)

Max Holden 61 (50)

Adam Hose 11 (7)

Desert Vipers 120/5

Aayan Afzal Khan 1-0-10-0

Chris Jordan 3-0-23-1

18.1

Tom Curran to Max Holden, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Max Holden goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

18.2

Tom Curran to Max Holden, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Max Holden goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.

18.3

Tom Curran to Max Holden, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Max Holden hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.

18.4

Tom Curran to Adam Hose, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Adam Hose goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

18.5

Tom Curran to Adam Hose, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Adam Hose goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

18.6

Tom Curran to Max Holden, 2 runs, Tom Curran delivers fast ball at full length, Max Holden hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

End of over 19 (10 runs)

Max Holden 70 (54)

Adam Hose 12 (9)

Desert Vipers 130/5

Tom Curran 4-0-34-0

Aayan Afzal Khan 1-0-10-0