Waqar Salamkheil she produced a moment of magic in the International League (IL)T20 2025 match between MI Emirates and Desert snakesrejecting the dangerous Alex Hales with the beauty of delivery.
Waqar Salamkheil dismantles Alex Hales with a stunning performance
Bowling the first ball of his spell, Salamkheil produced a mesmerizing leg which was nothing short of a bowling master class. The delivery landed on a good length just off the off stump, catching the surface precisely and whizzing through the air. Hales, who was hitting fluently, completely misjudged the trajectory and spin. Expecting less spin, he left a large gap between his bat and the pad, creating an inviting path for the ball. With a sharp departure from the pitch, the ball went through the opening, clipped the top of the middle putter and sent it spinning. The sheer artistry of the delivery left Hales visibly stunned and highlighted Waqar’s ability to fool even the most accomplished batsmen with his guile and control.
This dismissal broke Vipers’ strong opening score of 62 runs and gave Emirates a crucial breakthrough. Hales’ quickfire 34 off 22 balls, including six boundaries, was key to Vipers’ aggressive start, but it was Waqar’s brilliance that saw him through. It was a perfect example of a bowler outsmarting the set batsman with skill and accuracy.
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Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates: Amazing knock by Fakhar Zaman
In a very tense match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Vipers secured a convincing 5-wicket win over Emirates with five balls to spare. Chasing a target of 160, Fakhar Zaman he anchored the innings with a brilliant 67 off 52 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. Hales started briskly with a 22-ball 34, adding 62 runs for the first wicket with Fakhar. Although Emirates hit back with timely strikes, Sam Curranhe is 28 and Sherfan RutherfordHis explosive 21 off just 8 balls sealed the win. Earlier Emirates posted 159/6, with Kieron Pollard top scorer with 23 balls 36. Lockie Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers for the Vipers, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs. The win kept the Vipers undefeated in the tournament and cemented their position at the top of the points table.
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