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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – The DP World ILT20 Season 3 has reached its thrilling knockout stage, with the Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz securing their spots within the playoffs.
The match, that includes a profitable prize pool of over $1.3 million, is about for an intense end as the highest groups vie for the coveted title.
The Desert Vipers, who dominated the league stage and certified for the playoffs early, will face the Dubai Capitals in Qualifier 1 on February 5 on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
The winner will advance on to the Closing, whereas the loser will get a second likelihood in Qualifier 2. The Vipers, led by stellar performances from Alex Hales (286 runs) and Sam Curran (267 runs), have been a power to reckon with.
Their bowling assault, spearheaded by Wanindu Hasaranga and Mohammad Amir (11 wickets every), has been equally spectacular.
Nonetheless, the Vipers have proven indicators of vulnerability just lately, dropping two of their final three matches.
They are going to be desperate to reclaim their dominance in opposition to a assured Dubai Capitals facet, who defeated them twice earlier within the season.
Final season’s runners-up, the Capitals overcame a shaky begin with three consecutive losses to complete sturdy, successful 5 of their earlier six matches.
Shai Hope has been their standout batsman, main the run charts with 467 runs, together with a century and three fifties. Dushmantha Chameera (12 wickets) and Gulbadin Naib (314 runs and 9 wickets) have additionally been pivotal of their resurgence.
The Eliminator can be held on February 6 on the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. MI Emirates will tackle Sharjah Warriorz. The winner will advance to Qualifier 2, the place they are going to face the loser of Qualifier 1 for a spot within the Closing.
The reigning champions, MI Emirates, have had a combined season with 5 wins in 10 matches. Tom Banton has been their star performer, scoring 464 runs, together with two centuries.
Captain Nicholas Pooran has additionally contributed with three half-centuries. Fazalhaq Farooqi has been distinctive on the bowling entrance, main the wicket-taking charts with 20 scalps, together with a record-breaking 5/16 in opposition to the Capitals.
The Sharjah Warriorz, after a mid-season hunch of 4 consecutive losses, bounced again with three straight wins to safe their playoff berth. Their high order, led by Tom Kohler-Cadmore (347 runs) and Johnson Charles (305 runs), has been in fantastic kind.
Adam Milne and captain Tim Southee have been the spine of their bowling assault, claiming 11 and eight wickets, respectively. The Warriors head into the Eliminator with momentum, defeating MI Emirates by eight wickets of their last group-stage match.
Knockout Schedule
Qualifier 1: Desert Vipers vs. Dubai Capitals – February 5, Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium
Eliminator: MI Emirates vs. Sharjah Warriorz – February 6, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of Eliminator – February 7, Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Closing: February 9, Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium
