ILT20 2025 Giants vs Vipers Highlights: Vipers' Domination Outshines Vince’s Heroics In Thrilling Victory

Desert Vipers Beat Gulf Giants By 6 Wickets (Source: @TheDesertVipers/x.com)

The Dubai International Stadium stopped breathing as the Gulf Giants and the Desert Vipers faced each other in a thrilling showdown. In the exciting match, the Desert Vipers secured the dominating victory by 6 wickets. While batting in the second innings, the Vipers chased down the winning total within just 18 overs and registered the thrilling victory. Throughout the clash, fans enjoyed some classing moments.

Here Is How The Vipers Outplays The Giants

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Giants vs Vipers Highlights: Ferguson Leads The Way And The Rest Follow

In the thrilling fifth match of the ongoing ILT20, Gulf Giants crossed swords with the Desert Vipers and the cricket world enjoyed a nail-biting clash. Bowling first, the Vipers' captain Lockie Ferguson shined with a three-wicket haul, dismissing Rehan Ahmed, Shimron Hetmyer, and Mark Adair. Along with that, Mohammad Amir added to the intensity with two vital breakthroughs and the other bowlers kept the domination alive.

Giants vs Vipers Highlights: Vince’s Unbeaten Knock Couldn’t Save Giant’s Batting Disaster

The Gulf Giants had a tough day with the bat against the Desert Vipers, as their batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Amidst the struggle, Captain James Vince was the lone warrior. He shined with an exceptional half-century and played an unbeaten knock of 76 runs in just 62 deliveries with an impressive strike rate of 122.58. But the rest of the batting lineup faltered against the Vipers' bowling attack.

Giants vs Vipers Highlights: Curran-Rutherford’s Partnership Hides Early Batting Woes

After delivering an exceptional performance in the first innings, the Vipers needed just 120 runs to secure the win. But the battling lineup crumbled while chasing the small target. Within just 66 runs, they lost 4 wickets. But Sam Curran and Sherfane Ruththerford’s incredible 55-run partnership led the way to win for the Vipers. The duo remained unbeaten on 42 and 40 runs. With that dominance, they registered a 6-wicket win.

Giants vs Vipers Highlights: Giants Continue To Struggle Even In Bowling

Defending a modest total, the Gulf Giants faced an uphill battle in the second innings Mark Adair proved early hopes while dismissing Fakhar Zaman and Daniel Lawrence in the same over. Tymal Mills and Blessing Muzarabani chipped in with a wicket but Sam Curran and Sherfane Rutherford’s ruthless batting overshadowed the Giant’s domination. With that woes, Gulf Giants registered a disappointing defeat.

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