GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The second version of the ExxonMobil Guyana World Tremendous League (GSL) bowled off in thrilling trend on the Guyana Nationwide Stadium right here Thursday, with the Dubai Capitals securing a 22-run victory over New Zealand’s Central Stags within the match opener.
Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan delivered a match-winning all-round efficiency, guiding Dubai to a aggressive 165-7 earlier than dismantling the Stags’ chase with 4 essential wickets, incomes him the Participant of the Match award.
After dropping the toss and being despatched in to bat, Dubai Capitals obtained off to a strong begin due to opener Sediqullah Atal, who smashed 41 off 25 balls.
Nevertheless, it was Shakib’s unbeaten 58 from 37 balls, that includes seven fours and the match’s first six, that propelled Dubai to a difficult whole.
Stags’ spinner Angus Schaw was the standout bowler, claiming 3-29, together with the important thing wickets of Niroshan Dickwella, Kadeem Alleyne, and Jordan Johnson.
In reply, the Central Stags struggled to construct momentum, reaching 67-3 after 10 overs earlier than the required charge climbed as a consequence of Dubai’s disciplined bowling.
Skipper Tom Bruce fought arduous with 34 off 39 balls, however his dismissal within the nineteenth over left the Stags needing an inconceivable 29 off the ultimate six deliveries.
Younger Dubai pacer Khuzaima Tanveer practically claimed a hat-trick within the final over, dismissing Doug Bracewell and Angus Schaw off consecutive balls earlier than Ajaz Patel struck a boundary. Nevertheless, the Stags might solely muster 143-8, falling effectively in need of the goal.
