Warriors vs Vipers, 13th Match at Sharjah, ILT20, Jan 28 2024 - Match Result

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Tom Kohler-Cadmore, the Sharjah Warriors captain is also the Player of the Match: Nice to win this one. We have played good cricket to win two games and keep us in the hunt. Never nice to be hit on the head but kind of woke me up. I was not expecting that in Sharjah, it is normally a bit low. Managed to get a couple away after that. (On the approach today) We spoke about being aggressive all the way through. The guys tried to do that today and got us to a competitive score. We took early wickets, kept picking wickets every time we needed it. It was about not taking a step back today and we did it beautifully. (On plans to Hales) Just trying to bowl the best ball and not give him (Hales) any freebies. Almost try to get him out. If you keep taking wickets, it makes the chase difficult. If he is out in the middle, they win with probably two overs to spare. All the bowlers stood up, put their hand up. Some things we can do better with the bat and there is still more that we can give.

Colin Munro, Desert Vipers captain: (On the performance) Disappointing. You win the toss and once they get to 110 in the first 10 overs, you are always playing catch-up. We did well to pull it back. A bit of panic towards the end and it is a game we let slip. (On the fielding lapses) It was not the easiest sky to pick up the ball. Not too worried about the dropped catches or chances. We were a little sloppy and not at our best. He (Luke Wood) was really gutted to have missed out the first few games and today he proved why he is a world-class bowler and has played for England. (On the next game) Just rest up, mentally prepare. Our skills and execution is letting us down. Make sure that we are mentally fresh enough and put on a show in the upcoming games.

10:15pm Phew, what a game. It ebbed and flowed throughout and in the end, the Warriors just held their nerve better than the Vipers. They only had 22 to defend off the final two overs, yet, got past the line, winning by seven runs. Sams bowled the penultimate over beautifully, much like the rest of his spell. Jawadullah was also tidy in the last over, with Woakes doing his bit prior to that.

Not a great run-chase from a Vipers perspective. They were in it for large swathes but never took the game away from the Warriors, despite the firepower at their disposal. Hales and Azam were the standout batters, although neither would be really pleased with when or how they got out. Shadab, too, struggled at the death, and this seven-run defeat leaves them rooted to the foot of the table.

One legal delivery, and the Warriors will get themselves off the foot of the points table

Sasindu: "I think this is why cricket always steals the fans' hearts."

Two sixes needed for a tie. Anything less and the Warriors will be home

13 off 3, and Shadab simply needs to find a maximum from somewhere. Some sort of discussion between the batters and the umpires. Not sure what that was about, though

15 off 4 now

Over to Shaheen. The Vipers need to find the fence, right about now...

Gregory, Jawadullah and Watt are the three options TKC has. And he has gone in with the left-arm pace of Jawadullah. Over the wicket to Shadab. 16 needed off 6

18 off 7. The Vipers in dire need of a boundary this ball

Around the wicket to Shadab

22 needed off 12. Shaheen on strike. Sams to bowl the penultimate over. Where is this game headed?

Shaheen on strike now. 27 needed off 14