Warriorz colts claim ILT20 Development tourney title

Sharjah Warriorz Development emerged champions of the third edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament, defeating Desert Vipers Development by four runs in a closely fought Final at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Wednesday evening. After being bowled out for 134, the Warriorz snapped back with the ball, with the Vipers collapsing in the middle overs and eventually falling just short despite a strong start to the chase.

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Desert Vipers Development delivered a disciplined bowling performance to bowl out Sharjah Warriorz Development for 134 in 19.2 overs. Sanjay Pahal (2/17), Khuzama Tanveer (2/20), Matiullah Khan (2/22), and Hafiz Almas Ayub (2/37) all chipped in with two wickets apiece.

For the Warriorz, Yassir Kaleem (33 off 27) and Mohit Kalyan (30 off 23) top scored, but with wickets falling at regular intervals, the Warriorz failed to stitch together a meaningful partnership and were restricted well short of a big total.