ILT20: Gulf Giants thump Desert Vipers in the summit clash to seal the title

The ultimate of the ILT20 was held on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Sunday (February 12), with the Desert Vipers taking over the Gulf Giants. The Gulf Giants gained the toss and elected to bowl first.

The Vipers misplaced their prime 4 batters inside 9 overs. Wicketkeeper Sam Billings (31) and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga (55 off 27; 6 fours and a pair of sixes) took their workforce out of scorching water. Other than them, the remainder of the gamers couldn’t construct on the momentum, and the Vipers may solely handle to put up 146-8 of their allotted 20 overs. Carlos Brathwaite was the choose of the bowlers for the Giants, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs.

Chasing 147 for victory, the Orange Military obtained off to a powerful begin with opener Chris Lynn main the way in which. He scored an unbeaten 72 off 50 balls, together with 9 fours and 1 six. Shimron Hetmyer additionally made a worthwhile contribution with 25 not out in simply 13 deliveries. The Giants reached the set target with 7 wickets in hand and eight balls to spare, lifting the title of the inaugural ILT20.

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📹 That actual second when @GulfGiants turned the #PehlaBawaalChampion 🏆#DVvGG #CricketOnZee #BawaalFinalWeek pic.twitter.com/WlJ44s0VWu

— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) February 12, 2023

Brathwaite was declared the Participant of the Match for his spectacular bowling efficiency.

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One more event for Andy flower. The Gulf giants are the inaugural @ilt20official champions. Congratulations to them! @ilt20onzee#DVvGG #CricketOnZee #BawaalFinalWeek #PehlaBawaalChampion pic.twitter.com/W8Z5JtjYWt

— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) February 12, 2023

The Giants are delighted with their complete victory within the summit conflict. However, the Vipers are left to rue the missed alternatives at essential moments of the match.

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Let the celebrations start 🫶🏆

📹 @GulfGiants followers soak on this historic second🏆
.#DVvGG #CricketOnZee #DPWorldILT20 #PehlaBawaalChampion pic.twitter.com/sqkkhFPLwg

— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) February 12, 2023