Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • Desert Vipers won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Desert Vipers took on Sharjah Warriorz on Dec 19, 2025, 06:12 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Desert Vipers won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 157 runs and 15 wickets fall between Sharjah Warriorz (77/10 in 17.5 overs) and Desert Vipers (80/5 in 12.4 overs).
2. Sharjah Warriorz Innings Breakdown (77/10)
Batting in the first innings, Sharjah Warriorz finished on 77/10 from 17.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.32 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sharjah Warriorz accumulated 26 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Liam spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 36 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 97.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Cataro, who contributed 18 runs off 21 deliveries, while Lincoln added 9 (11b). With the ball in the first innings, Qwips led the bowling figures with 3/12 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.00), assisted by Party Horse (2/11 in 2.5 overs).
3. Desert Vipers Chase & Second Innings Summary (80/5)
Pursuing a target of 78 runs for victory, Desert Vipers recorded 80/5 in 12.4 overs at a scoring rate of 6.32 runs per over. Don anchored the chase for Desert Vipers with 37 runs from 30 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 123.3), alongside Chad who chipped in with 14 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Casey delivered a key spell of 2/20 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Chandler finished with 1/10 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Don and Chad (Desert Vipers), who combined for 38 runs off 35 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Chad making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Don (Desert Vipers) topped the match rankings with 142.0 total points, followed closely by Qwips (135.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Don.