ILT20 2025 Match 12: Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Match Highlights and Scorecard
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Gulf Giants by 37 runs in the 12th match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured a 37-run win against the Gulf Giants in the 12th match of ILT20 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Knight Riders, who batted first after Gulf Giants chose to bowl, posted 176/9, which proved too steep for the Giants, who managed only 139/8 in their chase.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Strong Batting Performance
Michael Pepper led the charge for the Knight Riders with a brilliant 57 off 35 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Joe Clarke added 24 off 18, while cameos from Jason Holder (16 off 9) and David Willey (11 not out off 7) pushed the total to a competitive 176.
The Gulf Giants’ bowlers had mixed results. Aayan Khan stood out with an excellent spell, taking 4/16 in his four overs, while Blessing Muzarabani picked up two wickets for 28 runs. However, the rest of the attack struggled, conceding runs at a high rate.
Gulf Giants Struggle in the Chase
The Giants’ chase got off to a poor start, losing Adam Lyth in the first over. Captain James Vince (14 off 9) and Ibrahim Zadran (24 off 22) tried to build partnerships but failed to maintain momentum. Gerhard Erasmus (24 off 23) and Shimron Hetmyer (20 off 16) contributed, but none of the batters could play a match-winning knock.
The Knight Riders’ bowlers were disciplined, with Ibrar Ahmad (2/27) and Jason Holder (2/25) striking at crucial moments. Sunil Narine and Ali Khan also chipped in with key wickets, restricting the Giants to 139/8 in 20 overs.
Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Full Match Scorecard
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 176/9 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mayers | 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 158.33 | |
| Andries Gous | 17 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 141.67 | |
| Joe Clarke | 24 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Michael-Kyle Pepper | 57 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 162.86 | |
| Alishan Sharafu | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | |
| Andre Russell | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120.00 | |
| Sunil Narine | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | |
| Laurie Evans | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 112.50 | |
| Jason Holder | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 177.78 | |
| David Willey | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 | |
| Ibrar Ahmed Shah | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Extra | 5 15 (b 0, w 4, nb 0, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 176/9 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahidullah Zadran | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Aayan Afzal Khan | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 4.00 |
| Uzair Khan | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-39 (Kyle Mayers – 3.5 ov), 2-47 (Andries Gous – 4.5 ov), 3-99 (Joe Clarke – 10.5 ov), 4-117 (Alishan Sharafu – 12.4 ov), 5-129 (Andre Russell – 14.2 ov), 6-131 (Sunil Narine – 14.5 ov), 7-142 (Michael-Kyle Pepper – 16.2 ov), 8-162 (Jason Holder – 18.1 ov), 9-165 (Laurie Evans – 18.4 ov)
Gulf Giants: 139/8 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lyth | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| James Vince | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 155.56 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 24 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 109.09 | |
| Jordan Cox | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 | |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 104.35 | |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 | |
| Mark Adair | 19 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 111.76 | |
| Aayan Afzal Khan | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 | |
| Uzair Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Tymal Mills | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160.00 | |
| Extra | 7 15 (b 4, w 3, nb 0, lb 0) | |||||
| Total | 139/8 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Kyle Mayers | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Ibrar Ahmed Shah | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Ali Khan | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.67 |
Fall of wickets: 1-3 (Adam Lyth – 0.6 ov), 2-24 (James Vince – 3.4 ov), 3-45 (Jordan Cox – 6.3 ov), 4-59 (Ibrahim Zadran – 9.2 ov), 5-96 (Shimron Hetmyer – 13.5 ov), 6-96 (Gerhard Erasmus – 14.1 ov), 7-131 (Aayan Afzal Khan – 18.5 ov), 8-131 (Mark Adair – 19.1 ov)
Match Result: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 37 runs
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