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The 24th match of the International League T20 2025 (ILT20) at the Dubai International Stadium turned into a thrilling family affair as Tom Curran and Sam Curran, two talented brothers, found themselves on opposite sides of the competition. Tom represented Gulf Giants, while Sam played for Desert Vipers.
The sight of the Curran brothers facing off against each other made the match even more exciting for fans, creating a special moment in the tournament.
A light-hearted exchange between two brothers
During the 11th over of Gulf Giants’ innings, the two brothers shared a humorous exchange that left fans smiling. Sam bowled a short-length delivery just outside off, which Tom pushed straight back to him. In a playful gesture, Sam pretended to hurl the ball back at his older brother before stopping midway and flashing a wide grin. It was a heartwarming moment that highlighted the friendly rivalry between the two.
Here is the video:
Bro 🆚 Bro 🤜🤛
Curran-tly Tashan on display ft. Sam and Tom 🔥#ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DPWorldILT20 #DVvGG pic.twitter.com/6X69YEhB7s
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 29, 2025
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Tom’s onslaught against Sam
As the match progressed, Tom found himself in a position to strike back at his younger brother. In the 15th over, he displayed his class with the bat, slicing a well-wide delivery past square on the off-side for a boundary. However, the real fireworks came in the 18th over, where Tom launched a blistering assault on Sam’s bowling.
The second ball of the over saw Tom carve a full-length delivery high over cover-point for a six, with the fielder misjudging the catch and inadvertently tipping the ball over the ropes. On the very next delivery, he continued his counterattack, smashing a fuller-length ball over backward point for another boundary. The fifth ball of the same over proved to be a defining moment as Tom reached his half-century in style, executing a cheeky lap shot past square leg for four. His incredible knock proved vital in rescuing his team from a precarious situation.
𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝🤩🔥
Tom Curran put on a show, smashing 16 runs from brother Sam’s over!🤜🤛#ILT20onFanCode pic.twitter.com/YRXHnoEAUa
— FanCode (@FanCode) January 29, 2025
Tom played a crucial role in stabilizing the Gulf Giants’ innings, scoring a magnificent 64 runs off just 34 balls. His aggressive yet calculated innings included nine fours and a towering six, demonstrating his ability to handle pressure and turn the game around for his team. His efforts, however, were met with stiff competition from his younger brother, who had an equally impactful performance with the ball.
Sam shines with the ball
While Tom was the star with the bat, Sam ensured his presence was felt with the ball, taking three key wickets at crucial moments of the game. He first struck in the fifth over, dismissing Gulf Giants’ captain James Vince, who mistimed a pull shot, lobbing the ball to Mohammad Amir at mid-on. In the 11th over, Sam struck again, removing Erasmus with a well-directed length ball that forced an ill-timed pull shot, leading to a simple caught-and-bowled dismissal. His third breakthrough came in the 15th over when he got Mark Adair to edge a full-length delivery straight to the keeper, adding to the Giants’ struggles. Despite Tom’s heroic efforts with the bat, it was Sam’s team who had the last laugh, securing a five-wicket victory.
