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In a thrilling encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, the Abu Dhabi Knights Riders defeated Sharjah Warriors by 30 runs in Game 6 of the International T20 League 2025. The Knight Riders, led by their bowlers. David Willey and Jason Headlinedefended a modest target of 160 to record his first win of the season. While the Knight Riders showed resilience in both innings, the Warriorz struggled to build partnerships and ultimately fell short by 129 runs.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Balanced Batting Performance
After being put into bat by the Warriorz, the Knight Riders managed to post a competitive 159/5 in their allotted 20 overs. kyle mayers gave an enthralling start, smashing 21 off 9 balls before falling to Adam Milne. Joe Clarke (32 of 27) and Alishan Sharafu (25 off 22) contributed consistent runs in the middle overs, ensuring the scoreboard moved forward despite so-so wickets. Laura Evans anchored the innings with an undefeated 39 out of 31, supported by Andre RussellThe explosive cameo of 24 off 12 balls. Their partnership added crucial runs in the death overs.
Adil Rashid He was the standout bowler for the Warriorz, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs. Harmeet Singh also impressed with 1/22 figures. However, the remaining bowlers, including Milne (2/37), failed to contain the Knight Riders during the closing stages, allowing them to finish with a flourish.
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David Willey and Jason Holder shine in dominant bowling display
Chasing 160, the Warriorz struggled from the start, losing Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the first round and Jason Roy shortly after. Willey dismantled the top order with an excellent spell, claiming 3/19 in his 4 overs, including key wickets from Kohler-Cadmore and Roy. Holder proved equally effective, taking 4/23 and disrupting the middle order with his variations.
While Rohan Mustafa (20 of 19) and Keemo Pablo (21 off 16) tried to stabilize the innings, they received little support from other batsmen. Tim SoutheeThe brave 24 from 11 was too little too late. Sunil Narine They bowled economically, conceding just 16 runs in their 4 overs, further stifling the Warriorz chase. Mayers sealed the victory by clearing the tail, finishing with figures of 2/16. The Warriorz were eventually bowled out for 129 in 19.3 overs, giving the Knight Riders a well-deserved victory. The Knight Riders claimed two valuable points, while the Warriorz had to reevaluate their strategies to advance in the tournament.
A convincing victory tonight. 😌
Well played gentlemen! 👏#WeAreADKR | #AbuDhabiKnightRiders | #DPWorldILT20 | #ADKRvSW pic.twitter.com/WUxeOCEnyE
– Abu Dhabi Knights Riders (@ADKRiders) January 15, 2025
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