The DP World ILT20 witnessed a nail-biting clash as MI Emirates emerged triumphant over reigning champions Gulf Giants by 18 runs. Nicholas Pooran and Tim David’s late-innings fireworks powered MI Emirates to an imposing 179/5, while Fazalhaq Farooqi’s clinical bowling restricted the Giants to 161/9.
Pooran and David’s Power Play:
- Pooran’s explosive fifty (51 runs off 18 balls) and David’s late blitz (41 runs off 15 balls) were instrumental in MI Emirates setting a formidable target.
- The duo shared a quickfire partnership of 69 runs in just 32 deliveries, launching a fierce assault on the Giants’ bowling in the death overs.
Farooqi’s Devastating Bowling:
- Left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi emerged as the hero for MI Emirates, bagging 4 wickets for just 25 runs.
- His crucial strikes in the powerplay and death overs turned the tide in MI Emirates’ favor, restricting the Giants’ run chase.
Giants Fall Short:
- Despite a promising start from James Vince (50 runs off 38 balls) and James Overton’s late surge (41 runs off 18 balls), the Giants couldn’t overcome the target.
- Lacking firepower in the final overs, they fell short by 18 runs, handing MI Emirates a well-deserved victory.
Brief Scores
MI Emirates 179 for 5 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 51, Tim David 41, Andre Fletcher 28; Chris Jordan 2 for 48, Mujeeb ur Rehman 1 for 23) Gulf Giants 161 for 9 in 20 overs (James Vince 52, James Overton 41, Usman Khan 22; Fazalhaq Farooqi 4 for 25, Trent Boult 2 for 39)
MI Emirates beat the Gulf Giants by 18 runs.
Player of the Match: Tim David of MI Emirates
Tim David (Player of the Match): “It’s about finding a method that is going to work for you in that game…take that risk and see what happens.”
