Abu Dhabi T10 Highlights: Tigers Secure Playoff Spot and Abu Dhabi Ends Campaign with a Victory
In the latest action-packed Abu Dhabi T10 League matches on December 7, 2023, the Bangla Tigers roared into the playoffs with a resounding 27-run victory over the Chennai Braves. Impactful performances by Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis powered the Tigers to a formidable total of 126, setting the stage for their upcoming clash with the Deccan Gladiators in the eliminator on Friday.
Despite a valiant half-century from Charith Asalanka, the Braves fell short, managing only 99 runs in response. With Tigers at 44 for 3, Shanaka’s quickfire 34 and Mendis’ 32 stabilized the innings, while Benny Howell’s crucial cameo of 16, featuring two sixes and a four, proved decisive. The win secured the Tigers’ spot at No. 4 on the points table, trailing the Deccan Gladiators in third place based on net run rate.
Meanwhile, Team Abu Dhabi bid farewell to the tournament on a high note, clinching a seven-wicket victory over the Delhi Bulls. Kyle Mayers’ explosive 61, supported by Tom Banton’s quick start, propelled Abu Dhabi to victory, denying the Bulls a playoff berth. Mayers’ onslaught, which included four sixes in an over, set the tone for Abu Dhabi’s successful chase of 98. The game went down to the wire, with Colin Ingram sealing the win with a boundary off the final ball.
In a thrilling encounter, Samp Army secured the top spot on the table with a six-wicket victory over the New York Strikers. Bas de Leede, Jake Lintott, and Qais Ahmad led a disciplined bowling performance, restricting the Strikers to a meager total of 70. Despite early setbacks in the chase, Dewald Brevis’ unbeaten 31-ball 31 guided Samp Army to a comfortable win, finishing the game with 18 deliveries to spare.
As the league heads into the playoffs, the stage is set for intense battles and thrilling cricketing action in the Dhabi T10.
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