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8 International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 match between Capital cities of Dubai and Sharjah Warriors it turned out to be an epic contest, ending with the Warriorz chasing the highest total in ILT20 history. The match, played in Sharjah, witnessed a historic chase Avishka FernandoA powerful knock took the Warriorz to an incredible target of 202 runs, securing victory with 11 balls to spare.
Dubai Capitals strike led by Shai Hope
The Capitals, who won the toss and elected to bat first, posted a challenging total of 201/5 in their 20 overs. Shai Hope he anchored the innings with an unbeaten 83 off 52 balls, peppered with six towering sixes and three boundary balls. Next to Hope, Brandon McMullen (22 of 14), Sikandar Raza (27 of 20) i Rovman Powell (28 from 15) made valuable contributions, each playing their part in building a strong innings. Warriorz bowlers, led Team Southeehe showed excellent discipline and Southee returned figures of 2/35 in his four-over spell. Karim Janat also stepped in with key discoveries, eliminating Hope at a vital stage, while Gulbadin Naib (6 of 3) added a late bloomer. Despite their efforts, the Capitals finished with 201/5, setting up a memorable chase.
Sharjah Warriorz Historic Race Chase
In their reply, the Warriorz started with an aggressive intent and Avishka took charge from the start. The Sri Lankan batsman was in a league of his own, smashing an incredible 81 runs off just 27 deliveries, a knock that included six fours and eight huge sixes. Fernando’s ability to clear the line with such ease and his calculated aggression turned the chase into a one-sided affair early on. His innings culminated in the fastest fifty in ILT20 history, reaching his half-century off just 16 balls – a feat that stunned the crowd and deflated the opposition.
Johnson Charles provided early stability with a quick-fire 37 off 19 balls, while Rohan MustafaA steady 17 deliveries from 16 deliveries helped maintain the pace of deliveries. However, it was Fernando’s devastating batting that completely shifted the momentum in favor of the Warriors. Including the Capitals pitchers Dushmanth Chameer (3/30) i Olly Stone (1/50), they tried to restrain Fernando, but they had no answer to his onslaught. His fearless approach forced the Capitals to constantly adjust their line and length, with no success in containing his free-scoring.
As the goal approached, Luke Wells (31 not out off 17) delivered the perfect finish, hitting boundaries at crucial intervals to keep the required run rate in check. The Warriorz comfortably reached 202/5 in just 18 overs, achieving a historic victory with 11 balls to spare, marking the most successful chase in ILT20 history.
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Avishka Fernando’s bubbly typing rewrites the records
Avishka’s innings was nothing short of sensational, with 6 boundaries and 8 monster sixes, including the fastest fifty in ILT20 history- reaching her half-century off just 16 balls! His sheer dominance early on set records and set a new benchmark for rushing in this league. The previous record for the biggest chase in an ILT20 belonged to Gulf giantswho successfully chased 196 runs against Desert snakes in Dubai in the 2023 edition.
However, Fernando’s sensational knock shattered that record, showing his ability to clear the boundary with ease and maintain an aggressive pace throughout his innings. Previously released in 2024. Pakistani Azam Khan has set the record for the fastest fifty in ILT20 history, needing just 18 balls to reach his fifty against the Giants. But Fernando’s calculated aggression and ability to accelerate at will took things to a whole other level.
The most successful chase on #DPWorldILT20! 🥵
Sharjah Warriorz bag 2️⃣ points!The shift was led by Avishka Fernando all the way, and the home team galloped towards the goal. Art of the highest order! 🔝#SWvDC #AllInForCricket pic.twitter.com/R0csU3mIQX
— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 17, 2025
