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Waqar Salamkheil produced a moment of magic in the International League (IL)T20 2025 match between MY Emirates and desert vipersdiscarding the dangerous Alex Hales with the beauty of a birth.
Waqar Salamkheil dismantles Alex Hales with impressive delivery
Bowling the first ball of his spell, Salamkheil unleashed a spellbinding leg-break that was nothing short of a masterclass in spin bowling. The delivery landed a good distance just outside off stump, gripping the surface accurately and bubbling into the air. Hales, who had been batting fluently, completely misjudged trajectory and spin. Expecting less spin, he left a wide space between his bat and his pad, creating an attractive path for the ball. With a sharp deflection off the pitch, the ball crossed the gap, hit the top of the middle stump and sent it spinning. The sheer artistry of the delivery left Hales visibly stunned and underlined Waqar’s ability to deceive even the most accomplished batsmen with his guile and control.
This dismissal broke the Vipers’ strong 62-run opening stand and provided Emirates with a crucial breakthrough. Hales’ quickfire knock of 34 off 22 balls, including six boundaries, was instrumental in the Vipers’ aggressive start but Waqar’s brilliance put an end to it. He was a perfect example of a player outwitting a batsman with skill and precision.
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Desert Vipers outshine MI Emirates: Fakhar Zaman’s remarkable knock
In a close match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, The Vipers recorded a convincing 5-wicket victory over the Emirates with five balls to spare. Chasing a goal of 160, Fakhar Zaman He anchored the innings with a brilliant 67 off 52 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. Hales got off to a good start with a 22-ball 34, adding 62 runs for the first wicket with Fakhar. Although Emirates fought back with timely wickets, Sam CurranI’m 28 and Sherfane RutherfordThe explosive 21 off just 8 balls sealed the victory. Previously, the Emirates posted 159/6, with Kieron Pollard top scorer with 36 off 23 balls. Lockie Ferguson was the pick of the Vipers bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 25 runs. The victory kept Vipers undefeated in the tournament and cemented their position at the top of the points table.
