Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers — 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, Sharjah Warriorz took on Desert Vipers on Dec 24, 2025, 06:03 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 256 runs and 12 wickets fall between Sharjah Warriorz (127/7 in 20.0 overs) and Desert Vipers (129/5 in 19.2 overs).
2. Sharjah Warriorz Innings Breakdown (127/7)
Batting in the first innings, Sharjah Warriorz finished on 127/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sharjah Warriorz accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Clyde spearheaded the batting effort with 43 runs off 37 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 116.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Rusty, who contributed 22 runs off 20 deliveries, while Harold added 21 (25b). With the ball in the first innings, Party Horse led the bowling figures with 3/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by High Fives (2/30 in 4.0 overs).
3. Desert Vipers Chase & Second Innings Summary (129/5)
Pursuing a target of 128 runs for victory, Desert Vipers recorded 129/5 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.67 runs per over. Benson anchored the chase for Desert Vipers with 65 runs from 46 balls (9 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 141.3), alongside Don who chipped in with 25 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Grosse delivered a key spell of 3/28 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Rusty finished with 1/26 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Don and Benson (Desert Vipers), who combined for 60 runs off 53 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rigby 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—Grosse (Sharjah Warriorz) topped the match rankings with 140.0 total points, followed closely by Party Horse (133.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Benson.