117/10 (17.0)
CR : 6.88
180/6 (20.0)
CR : 9.00
Dubai Capitals won by 63 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Mohammad Nabi
3/2338(19)
Over 17
Sharjah Warriorz 117/10
James Rew47(38)
Matheesha Pathirana1(1)
Mohammad Nabi3-23(4.0)
DC won by 63 runs
11:28 PM IST and 9:58 PM Local Time: Dubai Capitals win by 63 runs! That got over a bit too soon as the troika of Dubai Capitals spinners, spun a web around the Sharjah Warriorz batters! Second win for the Capitals and they lift themselves from last to second last in the points table!
The Dubai Capitals were put into bat by the Sharjah Warriorz. Sediqullah Atal was up to the task as he played a gem of an innings right at the top. The conditions were not that straightforward as the ball was sticking in the surface. He lost partners at regular intervals but himself stayed pretty solid.
The actual acceleration for the Capitals came in when at 111/4 Mohammad Nabi joined Atal. Atal reached his 50 in fine fashion. He eventually was dismissed for 66. What looked like a 160 total was pushed to 180 by Nabi's 19 ball 38. He took full toll of the death overs. The pick of the bowlers for the Warriorz was Taskin Ahmed who took 3/40 in his 4 overs.
With these big boundaries and tricky conditions as dew does not set in so easily in Dubai 180 was always an above par total. The Sharjah Warriorz did not get off to the best start in the chase. They lost their top order in the powerplay with Haider Ali picking up two of three wickets to fall. They were in trouble at 45/3.
Sikandar Raza and James Rew got some partnership going before Raza nailed a slog sweep straight to the deep midwicket fielder. The Warriorz were 84/4 at that point in time. The troika of Mohammad Nabi, Haider Ali and Waqar Salamkheil spun a web around the Warriorz in the middle overs. Captain Shanaka rotated them beautifully and the spinners kept things extremely tight. They took wickets from time to time as well.
Three superb reviews from Shanaka in three back-to-back overs had three not out decisions get overturned to have the Warriorz struggling at 113/8 in no time! The Warriorz were eventually bundled out for 117. The pick of the bowlers for the Dubai Capitals were Waqar Salamkheil (3-22), Haider Ali (2-19), Mustafizur Rahman (2-13) and Mohammad Nabi (3-23). Big win for the Capitals and they owe it to Nabi and the bowlers!
The Dubai Capitals were put into bat by the Sharjah Warriorz. Sediqullah Atal was up to the task as he played a gem of an innings right at the top. The conditions were not that straightforward as the ball was sticking in the surface. He lost partners at regular intervals but himself stayed pretty solid.
The actual acceleration for the Capitals came in when at 111/4 Mohammad Nabi joined Atal. Atal reached his 50 in fine fashion. He eventually was dismissed for 66. What looked like a 160 total was pushed to 180 by Nabi's 19 ball 38. He took full toll of the death overs. The pick of the bowlers for the Warriorz was Taskin Ahmed who took 3/40 in his 4 overs.
With these big boundaries and tricky conditions as dew does not set in so easily in Dubai 180 was always an above par total. The Sharjah Warriorz did not get off to the best start in the chase. They lost their top order in the powerplay with Haider Ali picking up two of three wickets to fall. They were in trouble at 45/3.
Sikandar Raza and James Rew got some partnership going before Raza nailed a slog sweep straight to the deep midwicket fielder. The Warriorz were 84/4 at that point in time. The troika of Mohammad Nabi, Haider Ali and Waqar Salamkheil spun a web around the Warriorz in the middle overs. Captain Shanaka rotated them beautifully and the spinners kept things extremely tight. They took wickets from time to time as well.
Three superb reviews from Shanaka in three back-to-back overs had three not out decisions get overturned to have the Warriorz struggling at 113/8 in no time! The Warriorz were eventually bundled out for 117. The pick of the bowlers for the Dubai Capitals were Waqar Salamkheil (3-22), Haider Ali (2-19), Mustafizur Rahman (2-13) and Mohammad Nabi (3-23). Big win for the Capitals and they owe it to Nabi and the bowlers!
Time for the post-match presentations...
Sikandar Raza (Sharjah Warriorz Captain): "I think they outplayed us in all the departments. We didn't really feel where to start with. Then we didn't bowl well in patches. There was a bit of ups and downs for us. But I still felt chasing 180, we needed the partnership. Unfortunately we had no partnerships and chasing 180 became a daunting task.
We should try and learn from the mistakes. You got to be picking now and make sure you stay in the competition. Desert Vipers are at the top of the table. We have to comeback and tomorrow will be a good test for us."
We should try and learn from the mistakes. You got to be picking now and make sure you stay in the competition. Desert Vipers are at the top of the table. We have to comeback and tomorrow will be a good test for us."
Dasun Shanaka (Dubai Capitals Captain): "Yeah, we are happy with the win. Had a chat with the batters to take it deep. Really happy. Absolutely, Sediqullah batted really well.
This is not a 180 wicket. It is 160 for sure. We got some great cushion. Great to have Nabi in the team. On a tricky wicket he played shots from the get-go and saved us. Even I struggled so I know how difficult it was."
This is not a 180 wicket. It is 160 for sure. We got some great cushion. Great to have Nabi in the team. On a tricky wicket he played shots from the get-go and saved us. Even I struggled so I know how difficult it was."
Player of the Match: Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi (Player of the Match): "It was a good set-up for the batters in the middle. We had six overs left and we had to try to do our best to put some runs on the board. I am trying always. It is good. I am always practicing to be a power hitter in the practice. I practice to bat at number 6 or number 7. I have to try to create a stronger base.
Sediq was dropped for few games and it was necessary for him to come good. He built the partnerships with some other batters to take the game deep. Salamkheil always takes the wickets. Aggressive and wicket taking guy."
Sediq was dropped for few games and it was necessary for him to come good. He built the partnerships with some other batters to take the game deep. Salamkheil always takes the wickets. Aggressive and wicket taking guy."
The Dubai Capitals have done really well to lift themselves up from the bottom of the table. Big win as 63 runs is a massive margin in this format. They would love to gain some momentum from here on. Double header tomorrow! Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on MI Emirates at 3:30 PM IST and 2 PM Local Time! Desert Vipers will take on Sharjah Warriorz at 8:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time! Our covergae will start an hour prior to the start time. Do tune in!
On this note, I, Manan Mehta would like to sign off on behalf of my colleagues, Saptak Sanyal, Utsav and Sachin Yadav!
On this note, I, Manan Mehta would like to sign off on behalf of my colleagues, Saptak Sanyal, Utsav and Sachin Yadav!