IL T20: In the sixth International League T20 encounter played in Dubai, West Indies’ handsome all-rounder Jason Holder caused mayhem. Holder claimed four wickets for 23 runs in four overs for the Andre Russell-captained
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The Sharjah Warriors were unable to stand up to him and managed to score just 129 runs out of the 160-run goal. The Knight Riders won by 30 runs as their victory.
Russell hit three sixes
In the Abu Dhabi stadium, the Knight Riders squad was the first to bat. They had a poor start, losing three wickets for 62 runs. In 27 balls, Joe Clarke scored 32 runs, including four fours. In addition, skipper Russell played an undefeated innings of 24 runs with three sixes in 12 balls, and Laurie Evans scored 39 runs with three fours and one six in 31 balls. As a result, the Knight Riders scored 159 runs in 20 overs and lost five wickets.
Knight Riders won for the first time
Jason Holder and David Willey inflicted so much damage that the Sharjah side, which had come out to chase the target of 160 runs, was unable to bounce back. Willey claimed three wickets, while Jason Holder claimed four. As a result, Sharjah’s squad collapsed for 129 runs in 19.3 overs, with his greatest score being 24 runs from 11 balls with two fours and two sixes. The Knight Riders have thus recorded their first victory in the second game and, with two points, have taken third place in the standings.