In a thrilling encounter at the International League T20, Dubai Capitals secured a commanding victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 83 runs. Key performances from England’s Jordan Cox and West Indies’ Rovman Powell were instrumental in this decisive win.
Jordan Cox and Rovman Powell Shine
The Capitals were in a precarious position at 43-3 after being put to bat first. However, Cox and Powell turned the game around with a formidable partnership. They constructed a solid fourth-wicket stand, contributing 119 runs.
- Jordan Cox: 52 runs off 36 balls (4 fours, 1 six)
- Rovman Powell: 96 runs off 52 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes)
With their contributions, the Capitals finished their innings at 186-4. This performance is significant for Cox, who aims to secure a spot in England’s T20 World Cup squad scheduled for February. After the match, he will be moving to Pretoria, his team in the SA20.
Knight Riders Struggle in Chase
In response, the Knight Riders faced an early collapse, finding themselves at 10-3 in just the second over. A first-ball duck from Alex Hales, dismissed by David Willey, set the tone for their innings. The English duo of Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone also fell short, scoring 26 and 17 runs, respectively.
Waqar Salamkheil was the standout bowler for the Knight Riders, taking 4 wickets for 29 runs. Ultimately, the Capitals’ win marks their first success of the season, following two defeats, while the Knight Riders remain in fourth place following consecutive losses.
