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Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - Dubai: The Desert Vipers showcased their dominance in this year’s DP World International League T20 with a resounding 53-run victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their annual Sustainability Match at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday.
The win marked their fourth consecutive triumph, keeping them undefeated in the tournament and firmly at the top of the standings.
The special match highlighted the franchise’s commitment to environmental awareness, with the team promoting sustainability initiatives and the role of sports in reducing ecological impact.
On the field, the Vipers delivered a commanding performance. Alex Hales led the charge with a dynamic 58 off 36 balls, his first half-century of the tournament. Dan Lawrence added a robust 49, while Sam Curran contributed a quickfire 35, propelling the Vipers to an imposing 193 for five.
The spin trio of Nathan Sowter, Wanindu Hasaranga, and debutant Dhruv Parashar starred with the ball, dismantling the Knight Riders’ batting lineup.
Sowter claimed three wickets, Hasaranga took two, and Parashar chipped in with one. Their efforts, combined with sharp fielding, restricted the opposition to 140 in 17.4 overs.
The fielding display was capped by an electrifying moment from Luke Wood, who took three outfield catches and played a pivotal role in a spectacular boundary-line assist. His effort to flick a catch to substitute fielder David Payne to dismiss the dangerous Andre Russell earned him the player of the match award.
Spin bowler Nathan Sowter, who claimed three wickets, lauded the team’s start to the season.
“We’re flying; it’s a great start to the tournament. Last year, we only managed four wins, and now we’re four from four. If we can keep this momentum and go into the break with six wins, we’ll be well-positioned to finish in the top two and control our destiny,” he said.
He also highlighted Wood’s brilliance as a game-changing moment.
“We practised these catches during warm-ups. Moments like that change games, and hats off to Woody – he worked hard and got his rewards today. He fully deserved the player of the match award,” Sowter said.
Reflecting on his own performance, Sowter admitted it wasn’t his best day but acknowledged the unpredictable nature of cricket.
“Tonight, I got three wickets despite not bowling as well as I could. It’s a fickle game, but you take the wickets and move on to the next one,” he said.
The Vipers' next challenge comes with two matches in three days, a test that could solidify their spot at the top and edge them closer to playoff contention. With momentum on their side, the Vipers are proving to be the team to beat in this year’s DP World ILT20.
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