Match Details
Date & Time:
25th Jan 2025, 7:30 PM
Match Number:
Match 19
Match Results:
GG Won By 2 wickets
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants
MIE vs GG T20 Match 19, International League T20, 2025 - Match Info
Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 2 wickets
Player of the match
Mark Adair - GG
Match Summary
Player of the Match
151/6 (20.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Tom Banton
56(39)
Kieron Pollard
34(24)
Daniel Worrall
2-19(4)
Blessing Muzarabani
1-16(4)
152/8 (20.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Gerhard Erasmus
37(28)
Tom Alsop
32(36)
Fazalhaq Farooqi
3-34(4)
Muhammad Rohid
2-15(4)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
MIE
GG
Right then, that is it from the game. Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 2 wickets in a last ball thriller! The ILT20 action continues as we have a doubleheader on Sunday, the 26th of January as well. It will be between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Dubai Capitals at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) and Sharjah Warriorz versus the Gulf Giants at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Mark Adair is the Player of the Match. He says that he is delighted that their side got over the line. Adds that it was a good experience and they needed to win this game.
James Vince, the skipper of Gulf Giants, says that he is happy with the win. Adds that this season didn't go much their way and they desperately needed this win. Ends by saying that the bowling was good and he feels good.
Nicholas Pooran, the skipper of MI Emirates, says that it was a tough loss to take. Adds that they need to be more disciplined and not make the same mistakes. He says that they will keep their emotions in check and bounce back.
Presentations coming up...
Earlier in the game, Akeal Hosein's cameo towards the end helped MI Emirates reach 151/6 in 20 overs against Gulf Giants. After a shaky start at 57/4, Tom Banton played a key role with a rapid 56 runs, attacking Muhammad Zuhaib with 19 runs in one over. Kieron Pollard also contributed 34 runs, and their partnership helped stabilize the innings. Hosein added valuable runs at the end. Gulf Giants' bowlers, led by Daniel Worrall with two wickets, kept the scoreboard tight.
The MI Emirates' bowling unit, despite being economical, ultimately proved insufficient to defend the par total. Muhammad Rohid was the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets while maintaining an economical spell. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Alzarri Joseph also chipped in with 2 wickets each, but their expensive spells ultimately proved costly. In hindsight, an additional 10-15 runs or not bowling a no ball in the final over, or maybe a lifeline that Tom Curran got, would have significantly bolstered the MI Emirates' chances of defending the total.
A hard-fought win for the Gulf Giants! Their innings got off to a shaky start, with the loss of early wickets. However, Tom Alsop and Gerhard Erasmus steadied the ship, constructing a crucial 65 run partnership. The duo's composed batting enabled the Giants to regain control, but the departure of Alsop triggered a mini-collapse, with Erasmus soon following suit. As the wickets continued to tumble, the Gulf Giants' saw themselves in a precautious position. However, crucial cameos in the end from Tom Curran, Mark Adair, and Aayan Khan guided their team over the line.
152/8 (20.0)
Over 20
1
W
0
1
2
0
6nb
Muhammad Zuhaib*
1 (1)
Aayan Khan
11 (6)
Dan Mousley
1/30 (3)
GG
152/8
1
19.6
Dan Mousley to Muhammad Zuhaib ,A single and Gulf Giants will take the win to their home! Dan Mousley bowls low full toss outside off. Muhammad Zuhaib heaves across the line towards deep mid-wicket and gets the one run his team needed the most. Gulf Giants wins the encounter against MI Emirates by two wickets!
My word! Super over, anyone? Scores are level and a dot ball will get us to a super over. Muhammad Zuhaib walks in to face the final ball with just one run needed to win.
OUT
T Curran
16 (13)
b D Mousley
Wkt
#8
4s/6s
1 / 1
SR
123.07
W
19.5
Dan Mousley to Tom Curran ,OUT! CASTLED! Dan Mousley will regret the illegal delivery in each and every ball. Mousley bowls a yorker, into the blackhole, on middle. Tom Curran makes a bit room but fails to squeeze it towards his off side. The ball sneak past the inner edge and rattles the middle stump. One run off one delivery!
0
19.4
Dan Mousley to Tom Curran ,Yorker on the middle and leg. Curran digs it back at the bowler. A single is required in two deliveries!
1
19.3
Dan Mousley to Aayan Khan ,Fuller, on off. Aayan Khan drives it past the cover for a single.
2
19.2
Dan Mousley to Aayan Khan ,Short and wide outside off. Aayan Khan cuts it towards deep sweeper cover and calls for a second run.
0
19.1
Dan Mousley to Aayan Khan ,Fuller, and wide outside off. Aayan Khan missses the hit.
6nb
19.1
Dan Mousley to Aayan Khan ,NO BALL and SIX! That is one of the most terrible ball of the inning! Dan Mousley bowls full toss above the waist on middle. Aayan Khan heaves it up and over deep mid-wicket for a biggie plus it's an illegal delivery. Free hit coming up!
Over 19
2
0
1
1
wd
1
W
Tom Curran*
16 (11)
Aayan Khan
2 (2)
Fazalhaq Farooqi
3/34 (4)
GG
141/7
2
18.6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tom Curran ,Back of a length, wide outside off. Tom Curran cuts it towards deep sweeper cover for a couple of runs. 11 required off 6 balls!
0
18.5
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tom Curran ,Lower full toss, wide outside off. Tom Curran misses the hit.
1
18.4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Aayan Khan ,Pitches it up, fuller, outside off. Aayan Khan clears his front foot and slices it towards the left of the deep point fielder for a single.
1
18.3
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tom Curran ,Fuller, wide outside off. Tom Curran jams it towards right of the cover fielder for a single.
wd
18.3
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tom Curran ,Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided. 15 needed off 10 balls now!
1
18.2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Aayan Khan ,Too full, on off, Aayan Khan taps it to backward point for one.
Aayan Khan walks in.
OUT
M Adair
15 (8)
c M Waseem b F Farooqi
Wkt
#7
4s/6s
2 / 0
SR
187.50
W
18.1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mark Adair ,OUT! CAUGHT! Fazalhaq Farooqi strikes. On a length and outside off, Mark Adair looks to loft it but mistimes his stroke. The ball goes in the air towards deep backward point. Muhammad Waseem settles under it and completes the catch.
Over 18
1
4
2
2
1lb
1
Mark Adair*
15 (7)
Tom Curran
13 (8)
Alzarri Joseph
2/31 (4)
GG
135/6
1
17.6
Alzarri Joseph to Mark Adair ,NOT OUT! Fuller on middle and leg. Mark Adair drives it towards long off for a single. But wait a min there's some chaos down in the middle. As Pollard has a shy to the striker's end. Tom Curran is already waiting at the striker's end and he taps twice to make his mark that he has reached his home, but the twist is he left his home before the ball came to the keeper. Nicholas Pooran instantly takes the chance and takes the bails off and appeals as well. The big screen comes out as RED and it's a RUN OUT! Would you imagine that! That will surely come in the dreams of Tom Curran as a nightmare. Nicholas Pooran later withdraws his appeal and the decision is again overturned to NOT OUT!
4
17.5
Alzarri Joseph to Mark Adair ,FOUR! EXCELLENT SHOT! Back of a length, on middle. Mark Adair makes a bit of room and upper cuts the delivery over the head of the keeper for four more runs.
2
17.4
Alzarri Joseph to Mark Adair ,DROPPED! Full and just outside off. Adair slaps with a flat bat towards mid-off. Pollard leaps and gets his both hands on it but fails to latch onto it.
2
17.3
Alzarri Joseph to Mark Adair ,Back of a length, outside off. Mark Adair cuts it towards sweeper cover for a couple of runs.
1lb
17.2
Alzarri Joseph to Tom Curran ,LEG BYE! Good running between the wicket. Alzarri Joseph bowls it fuller on pad Tom Curran looks to pull it uppish but misses and thumps the pad to short fine leg fielder. Mark Adair is quickly responses and takes the single.
1
17.1
Alzarri Joseph to Mark Adair ,Back of a length, on middle. Mark Adair makes a bit room and eases it towards right of deep backward point for a single.
Over 17
1
4
W
0
1
6
Mark Adair*
5 (2)
Tom Curran
13 (7)
Fazalhaq Farooqi
2/28 (3)
GG
124/6
1
16.6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mark Adair ,Bowls it outside off, Mark Adair looks to play at it but edges it to short third for one.
4
16.5
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mark Adair ,FOUR! Off the mark in style! Fuller one, outside off, Mark Adair picks it well and slashes it over backward point for a boundary.
Mark Adair walks in.
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
GG vs MIE
*Last 3 years
7
No. of Matches
4
GG
3
MIE
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 20
6nb
0
2
1
0
W
1
Runs 11
over 19
W
1
wd
1
1
0
2
Runs 6
over 18
1
1
2
2
4
1
Runs 11
over 17
6
1
0
W
4
1
Runs 12
over 16
1
0
4
1
1
1
Runs 8
Venue/Pitch Details
Zayed Cricket Stadium
Neutral
1st Batting Friendly
Pace Friendly
162
1st Batting Average
189
Highest Score Chased
16
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
56%
2nd Batting
44%
Wicket Split
Pacer
65.97% | 126W
Spin
34.03% | 65W
Match Officals
Umpire:
Alex Wharf (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
Third Umpire:
Leslie Reifer (WI)
Match Referee:
Simon Taufel (AUS)
