Region
England
Test Series
The Hundred
One Day Internationals
Twenty20 Internationals
End of over. Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. Gulf Giants: 163/9(rr 8.15)
19.6
6
Pretorius to A Khan
Six runs. SIX! Dwaine Pretorius to Aayan Khan. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Sharjah Warriorz showcased a brilliant performance in defending their target, securing back-to-back victories. The Gulf Giants' batters struggled throughout their chase, with a dismal start as they lost four wickets during the powerplay. Azmatullah Omarzai and Moeen Ali fought back with a solid partnership, but both fell in the 40s, leaving the lower order with too much to do. Despite their efforts, the other batters failed to build on the momentum and couldn't capitalise on the foundation laid. The Warriorz bowlers were exceptional, consistently using variations to deceive the batters. Matheesha Pathirana was the standout performer, claiming three wickets while maintaining an excellent economy. Wasim Akram also played a pivotal role, picking up three crucial wickets to seal the victory for his team. Matheesha Pathirana is the Player of the Match.
19.5
1
Pretorius to F Klaassen
One run. Dwaine Pretorius to Fred Klaassen. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by D'Souza.
19.4
2
Pretorius to F Klaassen
Two runs. Dwaine Pretorius to Fred Klaassen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Abell.
19.3
2
Pretorius to F Klaassen
Two runs. Dwaine Pretorius to Fred Klaassen. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Butt.
19.2
W
Pretorius to L Dawson
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Dwaine Pretorius to Liam Dawson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Butt. Another one bites the dust.
19.1
1
Pretorius to A Khan
One run. Dwaine Pretorius to Aayan Khan. Slower ball short, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
End of over. Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Taskin Ahmed. Gulf Giants: 151/8(rr 7.95)
18.6
1
Ahmed to A Khan
One run. Taskin Ahmed to Aayan Khan. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by D'Souza.
18.5
4
Ahmed to A Khan
Four runs. FOUR! Taskin Ahmed to Aayan Khan. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
18.4
1
Ahmed to L Dawson
One run. Taskin Ahmed to Liam Dawson. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Baddhan.
18.3
1
Ahmed to A Khan
One run. Taskin Ahmed to Aayan Khan. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Pathiranage.
18.2
1
Ahmed to L Dawson
One run. Taskin Ahmed to Liam Dawson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Butt.
18.1
0
Ahmed to L Dawson
Dot ball. Taskin Ahmed to Liam Dawson. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Rew.
End of over. Over 18. 5 runs. Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana. Gulf Giants: 143/8(rr 7.94)
17.6
W
Pathiranage to M Ali
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Matheesha Pathirana to Moeen Ali. Short, to leg backing away pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Pretorius. An extraordinary spell from Matheesha Pathirana.
17.5
1
Pathiranage to L Dawson
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Liam Dawson. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by D'Souza.
17.4
1
Pathiranage to M Ali
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Moeen Ali. Short, to leg backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Baddhan.
17.3
2
Pathiranage to M Ali
Two runs. Matheesha Pathirana to Moeen Ali. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Pretorius.
17.2
1
Pathiranage to L Dawson
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Liam Dawson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Baddhan.
