Watch: Sam Curran targets Michael Pepper sacking at ILT20 2025

During match 3 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert snakes At Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Sam CurranThe Vipers’ exceptional playing skills have played a pivotal role in turning the game so far in the Vipers’ favour.

Sam Curran’s brilliant run ensures a crucial wicket for the Desert Vipers

On the last ball of the seventh ball, Luke Ferguson Full and swinging delivery to outside off, prompting Michael Pepper To push it down the wide central area. Standing in the middle of the field, Sam Curran showed exceptional sportsmanship, sprinting towards the ball. With remarkable precision and composure, Curran delivered a direct hit onto the stumps, his throw perfectly timed and precise. Even when Bieber turned back, he found that he had not reached the crease, nor was he able to make it in time. Curran’s sharp playing style, quick thinking and pinpoint accuracy made the run look fluid, turning the tide in the Desert Vipers’ favour. This crucial dismissal left the Knight Riders struggling at 39/3.

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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have set a competitive target

The Knight Riders put in a strong batting performance to the tune of 166/5 in their 20 overs. Phil Salt He anchored the innings with a well-made 71 off 49 balls, showing a mixture of patience and aggression. His innings included five boundaries and four towering boundaries, which set the tone for Knight Riders. Why are you honored? He provided valuable support, contributing 46 of the 34 deliveries before retirement. Their 50-run partnership came in quick time, ensuring the innings gained momentum after an early wobble. while Kyle Myers and Joe Clark It landed cheaply Andre Russell He added fireworks in the final overs with an unbeaten 30 off 14 balls, scoring 214.28. Knight Riders paced their innings effectively, hustling at the death and amassing 60 runs in the last five overs. Muhammad Amir And Ferguson The Vipers emerged with tight spells, but their efforts were overshadowed by Russell’s late attack.

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Bowling efforts for the Vipers: A mixed bag of control and challenges

The Vipers put in a varied bowling performance, showing moments of brilliance but struggled to maintain consistency. Ferguson was the outstanding bowler, combining pace and accuracy to finish with figures of 1/26 from four overs. Amir, although a little more expensive, made an early breakthrough by sacking Kyle Myers.

Lockwood Well supported by a disciplined spell, he conceded just 27 runs in four overs and kept the boundaries to a minimum. However, Curran endured a difficult outing, conceding 48 runs in four overs despite trying to change pace and lengths. Nathan Sutter He struggled to make an impact, giving up 33 runs, as the Knight Riders targeted him through the middle. The bowlers’ efforts were boosted by Curran’s brilliant run out, but the lack of wickets at the death allowed the Knight Riders to accelerate, accumulating 60 runs in the last five overs. The Vipers will need their batting unit to rise to the occasion and chase down a tough target of 167.

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