ILT20 2025 Match 22: MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers – Match Highlights and Scorecard
MI Emirates beat Desert Vipers by 154 runs in the 22nd match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025.
MI Emirates delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Desert Vipers by 154 runs in the 22nd match of ILT20 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Batting first, MI Emirates posted a massive total of 228/2, followed by a clinical bowling display that bundled out the Vipers for just 74 runs.
Banton and Fletcher Shine
After being sent in to bat, MI Emirates lost Muhammad Waseem early for 19 runs. However, Andre Fletcher and Tom Banton took control of the innings with a record-breaking 198-run partnership for the second wicket.
Tom Banton smashed 105 runs off 55 balls, hitting 9 fours and 7 sixes, while Andre Fletcher scored an unbeaten 96 off 50 deliveries with 10 fours and 3 sixes. The duo’s power-hitting ensured MI Emirates finished with an imposing total of 228/2.
Bowlers Dominate Vipers
In reply, Desert Vipers struggled from the start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Muhammad Rohid Khan and Alzarri Joseph were the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets each. Fazalhaq Farooqi also contributed with two wickets, as the Vipers were bowled out for 74 in just 12.3 overs.
Daniel Lawrence (9) and Azam Khan (12) were the only batters to reach double figures for the Vipers, who fell 154 runs short of the target.
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers Full Match Scorecard
MI Emirates: 228/2 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Fletcher * | 96 | 50 | 10 | 3 | 192.00 |
| Waseem Muhammad | 19 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 126.67 |
| Tom Banton | 105 | 55 | 9 | 7 | 190.91 |
| Nicholas Pooran * | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extra | 8 15 (b 1, w 7, nb 0, lb 0) | ||||
| Total | 228/2 (20 ov) | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Khuzaima Bin Tanvir | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 |
| David Payne | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 13.25 |
| Nathan Sowter | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Dan Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-24 (Waseem Muhammad – 2.6 ov), 2-222 (Tom Banton – 19.5 ov)
Desert Vipers: 74/10 (12.3 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Alex Hales | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Dan Lawrence | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 225.00 |
| Sam Curran | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Azam Khan | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Adam Hose | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| David Payne | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Khuzaima Bin Tanvir | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Nathan Sowter * | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extra | 4 15 (b 1, w 3, nb 0, lb 0) | ||||
| Total | 74/10 (12.3 ov) | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2.3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 3 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5.67 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Dan Mousley | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Fakhar Zaman – 1.5 ov), 2-15 (Alex Hales – 2.5 ov), 3-29 (Dan Lawrence – 3.6 ov), 4-31 (Sam Curran – 4.4 ov), 5-32 (Adam Hose – 5.5 ov), 6-49 (Azam Khan – 8.5 ov), 7-57 (Sherfane Rutherford – 9.2 ov), 8-58 (Dhruv Parashar – 9.5 ov), 9-74 (David Payne – 11.5 ov)
Match Result: MI Emirates won by 154 runs
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