ILT20 2025 Match 5 Review: Curran and Rutherford Fire Desert Vipers to Convincing Victory

In the fifth game of the ongoing ILT20 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday night, the Desert Vipers defeated the Gulf Giants by six wickets in a low-scoring contest to seal their second straight triumph. In the fifth game of the ongoing ILT20 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday night, the Desert Vipers defeated the Gulf Giants by six wickets in a low-scoring contest to seal their second straight triumph.

With one loss under their belt, the Gulf Giants are presently ranked fifth in the standings. With 46 runs, Rehan Ahmed leads the Gulf Giants in scoring in the International League T20. The Gulf Giants lost by three wickets to the Sharjah Warriors in their most recent game. 

ILT20 2025 Match 5 Review:

With one victory under their belt, the Desert Vipers are presently ranked #1 in the points standings. With 70 runs, Dan Lawrence leads the Desert Vipers in the International League T20 in scoring. The Desert Vipers defeated the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets in their last encounter.

Captain Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir swept through the Giants top and middle order with three and two wickets, respectively, as the Vipers' pacers dominated the first innings. Leading from the front, James Vince fought alone, leading the Giants to 119/9 in 20 overs with an undefeated 76 runs in 62 balls.

Fakhar Zaman and Alex Hales were both lost early in the innings as Desert Vipers struggled to get off to a good start during the chase. Dan Lawrence scored a game-winning knock of 70 runs in just 39 balls after they were dismissed. Sam Curran, who scored 50 runs in 37 balls, provided him with strong support as the Desert Vipers easily chased the total down in the 19th over with three wickets remaining.

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