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Despite being out of contention for the playoffs, the Desert Vipers' triumph pushed the Warriors to the last position on the table and secured the fifth spot for themselves.

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ILT20: Nathan Sowter and Matheesha Pathirana's 3-fers help Desert Vipers secure a 6-wicket win over Sharjah Warriors in rain-hit contest

Azam Khan's unbeaten 50 runs from 20 deliveries, featuring five fours and four sixes, and captain Colin Munro's 51 runs from 36 balls, ensured a win for the Vipers with 19 balls remaining.

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ILT20: Heavy-hitter Azam Khan sizzles with fastest half-century as Desert Vipers blow away Gulf Giants by 6 wickets in Dubai

Speaking about adding more Indian talent to ILT20, CEO David White reflected on the strict guidelines that have been put in place by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Ambati Rayudu (L) and ILT20 CEO David White (R). 

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EXCLUSIVE | ILT20 CEO David White gives candid answer on increasing Indian players' participation in International League T20

Sherfane Rutherford's aggressive batting, scoring a brisk 35 runs, including a six and two boundaries off Trent Boult in the 17th over turned the game on its head.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Sherfane Rutherford (R).

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ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

Alishan Sharafu's&nbsp;effort, along with contributions from Imad Wasim and Andre Russell, enabled the Knight Riders to effortlessly chase down Desert Vipers’ total of 154/8.

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ILT20: 21-year-old UAE batter smacks 15 boundaries in 82-run knock as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Desert Vipers by 6 wickets

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Desert Vipers

Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous

Daniel William Lawrence

David Alan Payne

Khuzaima Bin Tanveer

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Max David Edward Holden

Samuel Matthew Curran

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

Batting Coach

Bowling Coach

Fielding Coach

Assistant Coach

Team Analyst

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Assistant Team Manager

Masseur

Head Coach

Team Manager

Physiotherapist

Director of Cricket

Side Arm Specialist

Media Manager

Social Media Manager

Content Lead

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

77* by Alex Hales v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - w

Alex Hales

76 by Max Holden v Dubai Capitals on February 9, 2025 - w

Max Holden

71* by Fakhar Zaman v Sharjah Warriorz on January 22, 2025 - w

Fakhar Zaman

4/22 by Khuzaima Tanveer v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - w

Khuzaima Tanveer

4/24 by Mohammad Amir v Sharjah Warriorz on January 22, 2025 - w

Mohammad Amir

3/10 by Wanindu Hasaranga v Sharjah Warriorz on January 22, 2025 - w

Wanindu Hasaranga

77* by Alex Hales v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriorz by 8 wickets

4/22 by Khuzaima Tanveer v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriorz by 8 wickets

Colin Munro

Lockie Ferguson

Sam Curran

Dan Lawrence

Dubai Capitals

Gulf Giants

MI Emirates

Sharjah Warriorz

Alex Hales - (687 runs for Desert Vipers)

Sam Curran - (411 runs for Desert Vipers)

Dan Lawrence - (322 runs for Desert Vipers)

Mohammad Amir - (26 wickets for Desert Vipers)

Wanindu Hasaranga - (24 wickets for Desert Vipers)

Lockie Ferguson - (11 wickets for Desert Vipers)

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

United Arab Emirates - Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

110 by Alex Hales v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on January 20, 2023 - r

99 by Alex Hales v Gulf Giants on January 22, 2023 - w

83* by Alex Hales v Sharjah Warriorz on January 15, 2023 - w

4/31 by Tom Curran v Gulf Giants on February 8, 2023 - r

Tom Curran

3/13 by Wanindu Hasaranga v Sharjah Warriorz on January 31, 2023 - r

3/14 by Sheldon Cottrell v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on January 20, 2023 - r

Sheldon Cottrell

110 by Alex Hales v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on January 20, 2023 - Desert Vipers beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 111 runs

4/31 by Tom Curran v Gulf Giants on February 8, 2023 - Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by 19 runs

Sherfane Rutherford

Alex Hales - (469 runs for Desert Vipers)

Sam Billings - (285 runs for Desert Vipers)

Sam Billings

Sherfane Rutherford - (247 runs for Desert Vipers)

Wanindu Hasaranga - (15 wickets for Desert Vipers)

Sheldon Cottrell - (12 wickets for Desert Vipers)

Tom Curran - (12 wickets for Desert Vipers)

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News Updates

ILT20: Nathan Sowter and Matheesha Pathirana's 3-fers help Desert Vipers secure a 6-wicket win over Sharjah Warriors in rain-hit contest

ILT20: Heavy-hitter Azam Khan sizzles with fastest half-century as Desert Vipers blow away Gulf Giants by 6 wickets in Dubai

EXCLUSIVE | ILT20 CEO David White gives candid answer on increasing Indian players' participation in International League T20

ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

ILT20: 21-year-old UAE batter smacks 15 boundaries in 82-run knock as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Desert Vipers by 6 wickets

Team Players

Andries Gous
Wicket-Keeper

Dan Lawrence
All-Rounder

David Payne
Bowler

Khuzaima Tanveer
Bowler

Lockie Ferguson
Bowler

Team Desert Vipers

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Desert Vipers

Team Form (Last 0 Matches)

News Updates

ILT20: Nathan Sowter and Matheesha Pathirana's 3-fers help Desert Vipers secure a 6-wicket win over Sharjah Warriors in rain-hit contest

ILT20: Heavy-hitter Azam Khan sizzles with fastest half-century as Desert Vipers blow away Gulf Giants by 6 wickets in Dubai

EXCLUSIVE | ILT20 CEO David White gives candid answer on increasing Indian players' participation in International League T20

ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

ILT20: 21-year-old UAE batter smacks 15 boundaries in 82-run knock as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Desert Vipers by 6 wickets

Team Players

Andries GousWicket-Keeper

Dan LawrenceAll-Rounder

David PayneBowler

Khuzaima TanveerBowler

Lockie FergusonBowler

Andries Gous
Wicket-Keeper

Dan Lawrence
All-Rounder

David Payne
Bowler

Khuzaima Tanveer
Bowler

Lockie Ferguson
Bowler