Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Live Score and Commentary, ILT20, 8 February, 2024
COMPLETED / 26th Match / Dubai International Cricket Stadium
158/7 (20 ov)
153/7 (20 ov)
Gulf Giants won by 5 runs.
Recent
Player of the match
Chris Jordan,
Gulf Giants
Player of the Series
Sikandar Raza,
Dubai Capitals
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jordan Thompson | 26 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 288.89 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7.00 |
Gulf Giants won by 5 runs.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| 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 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Warriors (SWR won by 6 wickets) | Eliminator | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Sharjah Warriors (SWR won by 8 wickets) | Match 28 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Gulf Giants (MIE won by 5 wickets) | Match 26 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Desert Vipers (MIE won by 154 runs.) | Match 22 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Gulf Giants (GG won by 2 wickets) | Match 19 | 25 Jan 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 26 run (1.3 ov): Vijayakanth Viyaskanth: 1 (2), Jordan Thompson: 24 (7)
- Last Bat: Kieron Pollard 40(31) - c B Muzarabani b C Jordan Chris Jordan
- Fall of Wickets: 22 - 1 Waseem Muhammad, 40 - 2 Andre Fletcher, 48 - 3 Ambati Rayudu, 70 - 4 Kusal Perera, 72 - 5 Dan Mousley, 123 - 6 Odean Smith, 127 - 7 Kieron Pollard
- Reviews Remaining: MI Emirates - 2 of 2, Gulf Giants - 2 of 2
- Toss: MI Emirates elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 26th Match
- Series: International League T20
- Date: Thursday, February 08, 2024
- Time: 08:00 PM
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- City: Dubai
- Umpires: Martin Saggers (England), Shiju Sam (United Arab Emirates), Leslie Reifer (West Indies, TV)
- Referee: Roshan Mahanama (Sri Lanka)
Blessing Muzarabani to Odean Smith, 1 wide, fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Odean Smith's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Blessing Muzarabani to Odean Smith, 2 runs, Odean Smith 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 2 runs.
End of over 16 (12 runs)
Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard 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.
Chris Jordan to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 2 runs, Kieron Pollard goes forward 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 long off for 2 runs.
End of over 17 (10 runs)
Jamie Overton to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith 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 point for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton sends down a sharp delivery, Kieron Pollard hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers fast ball at full length, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Odean Smith c J Cox b J Overton 12 (15) Jamie Overton to Odean Smith, no run, c J Cox b J Overton, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Odean Smith as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Jordan Cox for a soft dismissal.
Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers fast ball at full length, Jordan Thompson goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Jordan Thompson to just 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Jordan Thompson, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Jordan Thompson goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
Kieron Pollard c B Muzarabani b C Jordan 40 (31) Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, no run, c B Muzarabani b C Jordan, Caught out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards third man, but the ball finds safe hands of Blessing Muzarabani, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Kieron Pollard is out.
Chris Jordan to Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Chris Jordan to Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, 1 run, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 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 third man for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Jordan Thompson, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jordan Thompson hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
End of over 19 (4 runs)
Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jordan Thompson hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Jordan Thompson goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Jordan Thompson goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers ramp shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jordan Thompson elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jordan Thompson goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Jordan Thompson goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 20 (24 runs)