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In the 25th match of the International League T20 2025 (ILT20), Sharjah Warriorz emerged victorious against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
The major highlight of the match was Adam Milne’s sensational bowling spell, which set the tone for his team’s triumph. The New Zealand pacer struck in the very first over of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ innings, dismantling opener Andries Gous with a stunning delivery.
Adam Milne cleans up Andries Gous for a golden duck
Milne made an immediate impact, striking in the very first over of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ innings. Facing just his first delivery, Gous attempted to defend a well-pitched length ball. However, the delivery had just enough seam movement to beat the outside edge of his bat. Gous misjudged the line and played a tentative prod forward, but the ball sneaked past him and clipped the top of the off-stump. The sharp delivery left him stunned as the bails went flying, dismissing him for a golden duck and giving the Warriorz an early breakthrough.
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The off-stump has had enough & is leaving Sharjah 🫣👋
Adam Milne beats Gous all ends up 💥☝️#DPWorldILT20 #ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #SWvADKR pic.twitter.com/KfEJ5ysWzE
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 30, 2025
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Milne strikes again: Joe Clarke and Sunil Narine fall
Milne continued his dominance in the third over, dismissing Joe Clarke with a sharp back-of-a-length delivery outside off. Clarke, who had started well with three boundaries, attempted to defend but could only manage an edge. Wicketkeeper Tim Seifert made no mistake in pouching the catch, sending Clarke back for 15 off 8 balls. The delivery had just enough movement and extra bounce to trouble the batter, and Milne struck for the second time in the match.
That is an absolute 𝗝𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗔 💥
Adam Milne on a roll as he gets his 2⃣nd!#DPWorldILT20 #ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #SWvADKR pic.twitter.com/8YjV2eyMPW
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 30, 2025
Returning in the fifteenth over, Milne took his third wicket of the evening, sending skipper Sunil Narine back to the pavilion. Narine, looking to accelerate, backed away to play a big shot off a length ball but mistimed it completely. The ball went high into the air, and Jason Roy at mid-off settled comfortably under it to complete an easy catch. Milne’s third strike ensured Abu Dhabi Knight Riders struggled to gain momentum in the later stages of their innings.
Sharjah Warriorz comfortably chase down the target
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders managed to put up a fighting total of 161 for 8 in their 20 overs. The standout performer for them was Kyle Mayers, who played a crucial knock of 56 off 35 balls, smashing six fours and two sixes. His aggressive approach helped keep the scoreboard ticking, but the lack of support from other batters prevented the team from reaching a bigger total. Apart from Milne’s three-wicket haul, leg-spinner Adam Zampa also delivered a brilliant spell, picking up three crucial wickets and further tightening the grip on the Knight Riders’ innings.
In response, Sharjah Warriorz successfully chased down the target, scoring 162 for 6 in 19 overs to seal a four-wicket win. The chase was led by a breathtaking innings from opener Johnson Charles, who smashed 65 off just 35 balls. His explosive knock included six fours and four massive sixes, keeping the run rate in control and ensuring his team stayed ahead in the chase.
