ADKR 134/9 in 20 Overs [Sherfane Rutherford 44(36), Jason Holder 14(6); Adil Rashid 3/18 in 4 Overs] lost to SW 135/6 in 20 Overs [James Rew 42*(29); Ajay Kumar 2/29, Jason Holder 2/25] by 4 wickets
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders took on Sharjah Warriorz in an important home clash, with plenty at stake in a fiery contest. Chasing a crucial win and an opportunity to inch closer towards qualification, ADKR stepped onto the field with strong intent and belief. The home fans stood firmly behind the team, cheering them throughout as the Knight Riders looked to put on a resilient and competitive performance under pressure.
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Batting first, ADKR showed character and determination in challenging conditions. Sherfane Rutherford led the effort with a composed 44 off 36 balls, anchoring the innings through the middle overs. Jason Holder provided a late burst of momentum with a quick 14 off just 6 deliveries, helping ADKR push the total to 134/9. Despite wickets falling, the batting unit fought hard to give the bowlers a total to defend.
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Defending the score, ADKR’s bowlers delivered a disciplined and spirited effort. Ajay Kumar and Jason Holder led from the front, picking up two wickets each and applying pressure at key moments. The attack maintained tight lines and kept the contest alive deep into the innings, forcing Sharjah Warriorz to work for every run. Though the result didn’t go ADKR’s way, the commitment, fight and belief shown by the team were clear positives as they continue to push strongly towards qualification.
