ILT20 2025: David Willey, Jason Holder fire Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to dominant win over Sharjah Warriors
In an exciting encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, the Knight Riders of Abu Dhabi he defeated Sharjah Warriors for 30 runs in match 6 of International T20 League 2025. Knight riders, led by their orb throwers David Willey and Jason Holderthey defended a modest target of 160 and registered their first win of the season. While the Knight Riders showed resilience in both innings, the Warriors struggled to build partnerships, eventually falling short by 129 runs.
A balanced performance from the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders batsmen
After the Warriorz put them into bat, the Knight Riders managed to score a competitive 159/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Kyle Mayers made a fiery start, smashing 21 off 9 balls before falling to Adam Milne. Joe Clarke (32 of 27) i Alishan Sharaf (25 off 22) contributed steady runs in the middle overs, ensuring the scoreboard was located regardless of the regular wickets. Laurie Evans anchored the innings with an unbeaten 39 from 31, with support Andre Russellexplosive cameo of 24 off 12 balls. Their partnership added crucial runs in the deadly overs.
Adil Rashid he was the best bowler for the Warriorz, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs. Harmeet Singh also impressed with the 1/22 figures. However, the remaining bowlers, including Milne (2/37), failed to contain the Knight Riders during the closing stages, allowing them to finish with success.
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David Willey and Jason Holder shine in a dominant bowling performance
Chasing 160, the Warriorz struggled from the start and lost Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the first through i Jason Roy not long after that. Willey destroyed the top order with a brilliant spell, taking 3/19 in his 4 overs, including the crucial wickets of Kohler-Cadmore and Roy. Holder proved equally effective, taking 4/23 and troubling the middle order with his variations.
While Rohan Mustafa (20 of 19) i Come on Paul (21 from 16) tried to stabilize the innings, they got little support from the other batsmen. Team SoutheeValant’s 24 of 11 was too little, too late. Sunil Narine he batted economically, conceding just 16 runs in his 4 overs, further stifling the Warriors’ chase. Mayers sealed the victory by cleaning up the tail, finishing with figures of 2/16. The Warriorz were eventually bowled out for 129 in 19.3 overs, giving the Knight Riders a deserved win. The Knight Riders won two valuable points, while the Warriorz were left to rethink their strategies for the rest of the tournament.
A convincing victory tonight. 😌
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— Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (@ADKRiders) January 15, 2025
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