ILT20: Fernando blasts Sharjah Warriorz to a big win over Dubai Capitals

Sharjah Warriorz won their second game of the ILT20 as they defeated Dubai Capitals by five wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. 

Asked to bat, Dubai posted a total of 210 for five, which Sharjah chased with five wickets and 13 balls to spare.

Dubai Capitals had a great start to their innings as Ben Dunk (21) and Shai Hope (83) looked in great touch right from the start, adding 41 runs for the opening partnership.

Hope, who slammed a ton in the last game, continued his golden form and played another brilliant innings. He was well supported by Brandon McMullen (22), Sikandar Raza (27) and Rovman Powell (28).

Based on the collective effort with the bat, Dubai Capitals posted a total of 201 for five.

In the chase, Jason Roy (26) and Johnson Charles (37) took their team off to a flying start, adding 56 runs for the opening stand but both lost their wickets within span of two overs.

Avishka Fernando (81) played a great hand for his team at number three. Fernando added 57 runs with Rohan Mustafa for the third wicket and 50 runs with Luke Wells (31 not out) for the fourth wicket.

Wells then made sure he finished the game for his team as Sharjah Warriorz completed a five-wicket win.

Saturday’s matches

Desert Vipers will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ninth match of the tournament on Saturday at 2.30pm Kabul Time. In the 10th match, Gulf Giants will face Dubai Capitals at 6.30pm on the same day.

The matches will be broadcast live on Ariana Television.

The full broadcasting schedule is as below.