New York Strikers and Deccan Gladiators Set for Abu Dhabi T10 Final Showdown
In a thrilling clash in Qualifier 1, Akeal Hosein‘s remarkable performance led New York Strikers to a convincing 41-run victory against Samp Army, securing their spot in the Abu Dhabi T10 final. Hosein’s incredible figures of 5 for 6, including a hat-trick, dismantled Samp Army’s batting lineup. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive 56 off 28 set the foundation for Strikers to post a competitive total of 121 for 5. In response, Samp Army struggled, finishing at 80 for 9. Jason Holder and Qais Ahmad’s efforts were not enough as Hosein’s brilliance propelled New York Strikers into the final.
Meanwhile, Deccan Gladiators showcased a dominant performance, eliminating Bangla Tigers in the eliminator. Chasing 113, Gladiators cruised to victory with ten wickets in hand, thanks to Nicholas Pooran’s sensational 70* off 25 balls and Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s quickfire 43*. The Gladiators’ bowlers, including Andre Russell and Nuwan Thushara, played a crucial role in restricting the Tigers to 112 for 6. The comprehensive win secured Deccan Gladiators a spot in the T10 League 2023 final.
In the second qualifier, Deccan Gladiators continued their impressive run, defeating Samp Army by 28 runs. Waqar Salamkheil’s outstanding bowling performance of 3 for 6 stunned Samp Army as Gladiators posted a challenging total of 117 for 5. Despite Karim Janat’s explosive 31, Gladiators’ early strikes and Salamkheil’s brilliance ensured their victory and a place in the final.
The stage is set for an electrifying T10 League 2023 final as New York Strikers and Deccan Gladiators gear up for a showdown to claim the championship title.
