ILT20 2025 Match 2: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Desert Vipers beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets in the 2nd match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025.

Desert Vipers chased down 167 runs with 8 balls to spare, defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets in the second match of ILT20 2025. Daniel Lawrence and Sam Curran played huge roles in the successful chase.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Post Competitive Total

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 166/5 in their 20 overs. Phil Salt remained unbeaten with 71 runs from 49 balls, hitting five boundaries and four sixes. Alishan Sharafu contributed 46 off 34 balls before retiring hurt, while Andre Russell smashed a quick 30 from 14 balls.

Desert Vipers’ bowlers put up a disciplined effort. Captain Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir each claimed a wicket, while Nathan Sowter and Luke Wood kept the scoring rate under control.

Daniel Lawrence and Sam Curran Shine in Chase

Chasing 167, Desert Vipers lost Fakhar Zaman (23) and Alex Hales (10) early. However, Daniel Lawrence anchored the innings with a brilliant 70 off 39 balls, hitting seven boundaries and three sixes. Sam Curran finished the job with an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls. Sherfane Rutherford added quick runs, hitting 9 off just 4 balls.

For the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Shahid Iqbal Bhutta picked one wicket each, but they couldn’t stop the Vipers from cruising to victory.

Full Match Scorecard

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 166/5 (20 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Philip SaltNot out714954144.90
Kyle Mayersc NA Sowter b M Amir2100020.00
Joe Clarkeb L Ferguson130033.33
Michael-Kyle Pepperrunout (S Curran)111020110.00
Alishan SharafuRetired out463441135.29
Andre Russellrunout (T Suri / SE Rutherford)301423214.29
Extra5 15 (b 1, w 2, nb 0, lb 2)
Total166/5 (20 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Mohammad Amir402917.25
Luke Wood402706.75
Lockie Ferguson402616.50
Sam Curran4048012.00
Nathan Sowter403308.25

Fall of wickets: 1-13 (Kyle Mayers – 2.6 ov), 2-19 (Joe Clarke – 4.1 ov), 3-39 (Michael-Kyle Pepper – 6.6 ov), 4-125 (Alishan Sharafu – 16.6 ov), 5-166 (Andre Russell – 19.6 ov)

Desert Vipers: 168/3 (18.4 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Fakhar Zamanc PD Salt b A Russell231531153.33
Alex Halesc A Sharafu b S Narine10170058.82
Dan Lawrencec J Holder b SI Bhutta703973179.49
Sam CurranNot out503721135.14
Sherfane RutherfordNot out9420225.00
Extra6 15 (b 0, w 6, nb 0, lb 0)
Total168/3 (18.4 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
David Willey302207.33
Jason Holder302608.67
Andre Russell201517.50
Shahid Iqbal Bhutta302719.00
Sunil Narine402917.25
Ali Khan3.4049013.36

Fall of wickets: 1-31 (Fakhar Zaman – 4.4 ov), 2-56 (Alex Hales – 7.3 ov), 3-151 (Dan Lawrence – 17.2 ov)


Match Result: Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets

Player of the Match: Daniel Lawrence