Gulf Giants defeated MI Emirates by five wickets to qualify for the playoffs

Chris Jordan’s three wicket spell backed by Dominic Drakes, David Wiese and Rehan Ahmed with two wickets each bowled out MI Emirates for 139 runs in 19.5 overs. Chasing the moderate total, Gulf Giants opener Tom Banton hit 45 off 39 balls with five boundaries and six carried the team closer to the target but with 11 runs needed off the last over, Shimron Hetmyer hit the last ball of the match for a six to ensure a nail-biting five wicket win in the 24th match of the ILT20 held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. This exciting victory ensured Gulf Giants a place in the playoff. 

Brief Scores

MI Emirates 139 in 19.5 overs (Muhammad Waseem 29, Nicholas Pooran 42, Dominic Drakes 2 for 21, David Wiese 2 for 14, Chris Jordan 3 for 12, Rehan Ahmed 2 for 27)

Gulf Giants 143 for 5 in 20 overs (Tom Banton 45, James Vince 26, Chris Lynn 28, Gerhard Erasmus 20, Dwayne Bravo 2 for 32)

Match Summary

Player of Match ($1500): Chris Jordan

Smart delivery of the day ($1500): Chris Jordan to Muhammad Waseen

Biggest hit of the match ($ 1500):  Kieron Pollard’s six of 97 mts.

Super 4s of the match ($1500): Tom Banton (5 boundaries)

Buzzmaker of the match ($1500): Chris Jordan for scoring 101 fantasy points

Green Belt Holder: Alex Hales

White Belt Holder: Chris Jordan