In the 24th match of the ILT20 2025 season, the Desert Vipers defeated the Gulf Giants. Despite Tom Curran's undefeated 64 off 34 balls, the Giants were defeated by a pitiful total of 129 runs. Max Holden held his end of the crease to hammer a spectacular 70* off 54 balls, helping the Vipers win by five wickets with six balls remaining, despite losing the openers early.
The Gulf Giants were the first to bat, but James Vince and Alsop, the openers, were removed on 15 and 17, respectively. Additionally, Wanindu Hasaranga uprooted the Giants' middle order entirely with a spectacular spell. The spin star helped the Giants reach 61/8 by taking three wickets and giving up only 10 runs in his four-over stints.
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Before Tom Curran worked his magic, the Gulf Giants were about to collapse in a humiliating fashion. With nine fours and one six in his final 64* from 34 balls, he hammered a scorching half-century. The Giants scored a solid 129 runs thanks to his scorching finish.
The Desert Vipers got off to a terrible start in an easy chase as Fakhar Zaman got out on Blessing Muzarabani's delivery. At third man, he cut a long delivery from Blessing Muzarabani straight to Tom Curran. Even though he appeared to be in fine form with two boundaries and a six, Fakhar was shocked that his poorly thought-out shot had the fielder in perfect position. The Vipers were reduced to 24/2 in 3.3 overs.
Max Holden led the Desert Vipers' chase after Fakhar Zaman was removed from the game. He hit nine fours and one six in his impressive 70* from 54 balls. some 12 off 9 balls, Adam Hose provided him some support from the opposite end. The Desert Vipers won easily by five wickets thanks to the perseverance and forbearance of the two players. They won handily after hitting the mark in 19 overs.