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Lockie Ferguson made an unforgettable debut in the International League (ILT20) by hitting with his first pitch, eliminating Joe Clarke with an extraordinary pitch in the Match 2 between Abu Dhabi Knights Riders and desert vipers.
Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson hits his first ball at ILT20
The ball, thrown at 136 kilometers per hour, showed Ferguson’s ability to deceive batters with subtle variations in pace. Bowled full length just outside off stump, the delivery tilted sharply, exploiting the seam movement to perfection. Clarke, attempting an expansive drive, failed to account for the inward movement and ended up playing the wrong line. The result was spectacular: the ball evaded Clarke’s bat and tore off his leg stump, leaving him stunned and the crowd roaring. This precise and devastating delivery highlighted Ferguson’s ability to adapt his skills to any situation, underlining his value as a true game-changer. It was a perfect start for Ferguson as he set the tone for an impactful ILT20 campaign.
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𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁! What is happening this?
Captain Ferguson comes and throws the ball 1️⃣ 🫡#ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DPWorldILT20 #ADKRvDV pic.twitter.com/Xchm2eZzaV
– Zee Grillo (@ilt20onzee) January 12, 2025
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Steady start for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders despite early wickets
The Knight Riders faced an uphill battle in their second match of the ILT20 2025 season against the Vipers after being put into bat at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders lost the first wickets, with kyle mayers going out for just 2 runs in the third over, followed by Ferguson’s dismissal of Joe Clarke in the fourth over. michael pepper showed some intention but fell into sudden exhaustion due to Sam Curranleaving the team at 39/3 after the powerplay.
Despite the setbacks, Salt anchored the innings with a composed 36 off 31 balls, supported by Alishan SharafuThe constant contribution of 15 races. The Vipers bowlers, led by Mohamed Amir and Ferguson, kept things tight, with Amir conceding just six runs in 2.3 overs. By the halfway mark, the Knight Riders had managed to reach 68/3, maintaining a run rate of around 6 but needing a strong finish from their middle and lower order.
