Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Live Score and Commentary, ILT20, 31 January, 2024
COMPLETED / 16th Match / Sheikh Zayed Stadium
164/4 (18.2 ov)
161/6 (20 ov)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match
Michael-Kyle Pepper,
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Player of the Series
Sikandar Raza,
Dubai Capitals
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 30 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 230.77 |
| Sam Hain | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 106.25 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 3.2 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 9.30 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wickets
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Capitals (DC won by 26 runs.) | Match 29 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Gulf Giants (GG won by 7 wickets) | Match 27 | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Sharjah Warriors (SWR won by 4 wickets) | Match 25 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Dubai Capitals (DC won by 8 wickets) | Match 20 | 26 Jan 2025 |
| MI Emirates (ADKR won by 42 runs.) | Match 17 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (GG won by 7 wickets) | Match 27 | 1 Feb 2025 |
| MI Emirates (MIE won by 5 wickets) | Match 26 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Desert Vipers (DV won by 5 wickets) | Match 24 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Sharjah Warriors (GG won by 6 wickets) | Match 21 | 26 Jan 2025 |
| MI Emirates (GG won by 2 wickets) | Match 19 | 25 Jan 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 42 run (3.4 ov): Andre Russell: 30 (13), Sam Hain: 12 (9)
- Last Bat: Laurie Evans 6(11) - c DC Drakes b Z Zubair Zohaib Zubair
- Fall of Wickets: 62 - 1 Joe Clarke, 106 - 2 Alishan Sharafu, 110 - 3 Michael-Kyle Pepper, 122 - 4 Laurie Evans
- Reviews Remaining: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - 2 of 2, Gulf Giants - 1 of 2
- Toss: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 16th Match
- Series: International League T20
- Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Time: 08:00 PM
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Umpires: Martin Saggers (England), Rod Tucker (Australia), Leslie Reifer (West Indies, TV)
- Referee: Roshan Mahanama (Sri Lanka)
End of over 14 (4 runs)
Zohaib Zubair to Sam Hain, 1 run, Sam Hain hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Zohaib Zubair to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip 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 point for 1 run.
Zohaib Zubair to Sam Hain, 1 run, Sam Hain hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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 cover for 1 run.
Laurie Evans c DC Drakes b Z Zubair 6 (11) Zohaib Zubair to Laurie Evans, no run, c DC Drakes b Z Zubair, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Dominic Drakes, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Laurie Evans.
Zohaib Zubair to Andre Russell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andre Russell goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Zohaib Zubair to Andre Russell, 1 run, Andre Russell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 third man for 1 run.
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Richard Gleeson to Andre Russell, 2 runs, Andre Russell 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 2 runs.
Richard Gleeson to Andre Russell, 1 run, Andre Russell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep 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.
Richard Gleeson to Sam Hain, 1 run, Sam Hain 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.
Richard Gleeson to Andre Russell, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, and Andre Russell hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Richard Gleeson to Andre Russell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
Richard Gleeson to Andre Russell, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Andre Russell goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Zohaib Zubair to Sam Hain, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Sam Hain goes forward, it to the deep cover, races away and finds the boundary.
Zohaib Zubair to Sam Hain, 1 run, Sam Hain goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Zohaib Zubair to Andre Russell, 1 run, Zohaib Zubair delivers off break ball at good length, Andre Russell goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Andre Russell to just 1 run.
Zohaib Zubair to Sam Hain, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sam Hain goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.
Zohaib Zubair to Sam Hain, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Hain goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Zohaib Zubair to Sam Hain, 1 run, Sam Hain goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Jamie Overton to Sam Hain, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Hain goes forward to make a confident ramp shot, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Andre Russell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Andre Russell goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Jamie Overton to Andre Russell, 2 runs, Andre Russell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip 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 cover for 2 runs.
Jamie Overton to Andre Russell, 1 run, Andre Russell goes forward 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.
Jamie Overton to Sam Hain, 1 run, Sam Hain goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep 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.
Jamie Overton to Andre Russell, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Andre Russell goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 18 (17 runs)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sam Hain, 1 run, Sam Hain hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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 long on for 1 run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andre Russell, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Andre Russell hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!