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Sharjah Warriorz express pacemaker Adam Milne produced a spell of fire in the International League (IL)T20 2025dismantling the higher order of the Abu Dhabi Knights Riders with two impressive deliveries.
Adam Milne’s double blow shakes Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at ILT20 2025
Milne’s brilliance began with the dismissal of Phil Salt in the third. Milne bowled a slightly fuller ball that crashed sharply into the stumps. Salt, attempting an expansive drive through the sheets, failed to account for the inswinger. A significant gap between his bat and pad allowed the ball to crash into the stumps, leaving him bowled for 2 off 7 balls, at a strike rate of 28.57.
Milne continued his attack just three deliveries later, this time sending kyle mayers Back to the pavilion with a delivery of absolute class. A full, over-pitched ball tipped towards mid-leg and deflected late with an exquisite seam move. Mayers, in brilliant form with a spirited 9-ball 21 (2 fours and 2 sixes, SR 233.33), misjudged the line and played to mid-wicket. The ball hit his bat and destroyed the stump, leaving the Knight Riders reeling at 26/2.
Milne’s spell was a masterclass in swing bowling, showing pace, precision and control. His figures of 1.5 overs, 2 wickets for just 9 runs, underlined his dominance in the game. These early drives put the Knight Riders under immense pressure, disrupting their momentum and exposing their middle order to the new ball. Milne’s impact with the ball set the tone for his team’s dominance over the match, highlighting his value as a game-changing bowler.
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Adam Milne, beauty! 🤩
An eventful move by the Kiwi pacer saw a big problem, but more importantly, two fiery deliveries that knocked the stumps down! 🔥
It’s all happening there, in the middle.#ADKRvSW #DPWorldILT20 #EveryoneInCricket@Sharjahwarriorz @DPWorldUAE @DP_World… pic.twitter.com/KfmcjDpCbb
— International T20 League (@ILT20Official) January 15, 2025
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Sharjah Warriorz dominate with tight bowling against Knight Riders
In the sixth match of ILT20 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Warriorz put the Knight Riders under immense pressure with disciplined bowling after opting to bowl first. The Knight Riders lost the first wickets, starting with Salt (2 off 7 balls), who was bowled cleanly by Adam Milne in the third over. Milne struck again in the same over, dismissing Mayers (21 off 9 balls) with a spectacular delivery.
Joe Clarke He tried to stabilize the innings with 32 runs and 27 balls, but Harmeet Singh caught him lbw in the 12th over, further denting the Knight Riders’ momentum. Adil Rashid Then he showed his mastery with 2/14 figures, eliminating michael pepper (7) and Alishan Sharafu (25) at crucial moments. Laurie Evans remained unbeaten on 17 off 18 balls, while captain Andre Russell He added a quick 6 off 4 balls. Despite reaching 116/5 in 16.3 overs, the Knight Riders struggled to accelerate, with Rashid and Milne spearheading the Warriorz’s bowling effort. The disciplined attack, complemented by precise field placements, has created an intriguing chase for the Warriorz in this high-stakes encounter.
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