The DP World ILT20 is heating up as we head into another crucial clash! After an intense last-ball win against MI Emirates, we’re back on the field this Sunday to face the Sharjah Warriorz. Thanks to our hard-fought victory, we are still alive in the competition and fighting for a spot in the playoffs. With momentum on our side, this is a game we must win to keep our hopes alive.

Our last game was nothing short of a thriller. With the ball, Daniel Worrall gave us a dream start, taking two early wickets. Debutant Tom Curran bowled brilliantly, while Mark Adair was effective in the middle overs. However, MI Emirates fought back with crucial contributions from Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard, and Akeal Hosein, posting a competitive total.

In the chase, we had a shaky start as Vince and Cox fell early. But Tom Alsop and Gerhard Erasmus played important knocks to bring us back into the game. The middle overs saw some stumbles, but a brilliant all-round effort from Tom Curran, Mark Adair, and Aayan Khan saw us clinch victory on the very last ball.

Now, we turn our attention to the Sharjah Warriorz, who have struggled this season. They sit at the bottom of the table with just two wins and are on a three-game losing streak. Despite their form, they have some match-winners like Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Tim Southee, who can be dangerous on their day. We faced them in our opening game of the season, where Kohler-Cadmore’s unbeaten 83 helped them chase down 175 in the final over.

This time, we are determined to turn the tables. With confidence from our last win, we’ll give it our all to secure another victory and stay in the hunt for the playoffs. Let’s keep fighting!