Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi – In a nail-biting encounter of the International League T20 2024, MI Emirates secured a thrilling victory against Gulf Giants, winning by 18 runs. The match took place on January 21 at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
MI Emirates set a formidable target, posting 179/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The star of the show was undoubtedly Tim David, who earned the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance. Despite a strong effort from Gulf Giants, they fell short in the chase, managing 161/9.
Let’s delve into the key highlights of the match and the standout performances.
Tim David’s Cameo , MI Emirates Innings:
MI Emirates got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. Will Smeed departed early, and Muhammad Waseem followed suit, both falling victim to the bowling prowess of Dominic Drakes and Mujeeb, respectively. However, the innings was stabilized by Andre Fletcher, who contributed 28 runs.
The captain, Pooran, led from the front with a spectacular 51 off 28 balls, showcasing his aggressive batting. Rayudu and Tim David added valuable runs to propel the score to a challenging total of 179/5. Tim David’s unbeaten 41 off just 15 balls, including 2 fours and 5 sixes, proved to be the game-changer.
In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Dominic Drakes were the pick of the bowlers for Gulf Giants, but the lack of consistent support from other bowlers allowed MI to set a formidable target.
Gulf Giants Innings:
Chasing 180, Gulf Giants faced early setbacks with Jamie Smith departing early to DJ Bravo. Despite a valiant effort by skipper James Vince, who scored a well-crafted 52, Gulf Giants struggled to maintain the required run rate. Fazalhaq Farooqi emerged as the hero for MI Emirates, picking up crucial wickets at pivotal moments.
Jamie Overton’s quickfire 41 off 18 balls brought some hope for Gulf Giants, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. The lower order contributed, but the required run rate proved too steep.
Fazalhaq Farooqi finished with exceptional figures of 4/25, playing a crucial role in MI Emirates’ victory. Trent Boult, with two wickets, and contributions from DJ Bravo and Waqar Salamkheil, ensured that Gulf Giants fell short of the target.
In the end, MI Emirates’ all-round performance, led by Tim David’s heroics and supported by effective bowling, secured them a well-deserved victory in the 4th match of the International League T20 2024.
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MI Emirates will look to carry this momentum forward in the tournament, while Gulf Giants will aim to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
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