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Capitals& & Gulbadin Naib led the charge with a half-century, while Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan starred with the ball, each declaring three wickets.
The Desert Vipers& & undefeated streak lastly met its match on Monday, as the Dubai Capitals provided a stunning six-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium.
A dominant bowling performance, spearheaded by Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan&& 's three-wicket hauls, restricted the Vipers to 139.
Gulbadin Naib then led the chase with a fiery 78-run innings off 51 balls, guaranteeing the Capitals broke a three-match losing streak.Despite the low first innings total, skipper Lockie Ferguson kept the Vipers in the scheme of things with a sizzling opening spell.
Ferguson got Ben Dunk and Khalid Shah in the 2nd over to leave the Capitals in problem at 17/2.
The run rate was on track, Opener Shai Hope was run out for eight runs, following a mix up with Gulbadin Naib in the 6th over.Naib, who was likewise dropped for 2 runs earlier in the innings, redeemed himself in the extremely next over as he took down Nathan Sowter for three 6s, bringing the needed run rate to less than 6 runs an over.
With Sikandar Raza at one end, Naib blitzed his way to a 31-ball half-century, including 2 fours and three 6s.
The pair raised a 50-run stand for the fourth wicket in as low as 36 balls.
As a result, at the 14 over mark, the Capitals were well entrenched in the chauffeurs& & seat requiring 32 runs in 36 balls.Raza, who had taken few chances up until now, was captured off Mohammad Amir&& 's shorter one for 24 runs in 26 balls in the 15th over.
Najibullah Zadran joined Naib as the latter continued to control the Vipers& & bowling attack.
Naib introduced 2 more 6s as the Capitals scaled the target in 17.4 overs.Batting first, the Vipers made a brisk start, reaching 48/1 at the end of the powerplay.
Fakhar Zaman set the tone early, smashing a 6 and a four before being bowled by Dushmantha Chameera in the second over.
Dan Lawrence, coming in at number three, matched Zaman&& 's intent, while Alex Hales anchored the innings from the other end.However, the Capitals took control in the middle phase regardless of a 58-run stand between Hales and Lawrence.
The Vipers suffered a triple blow in quick succession, losing Hales, Lawrence, and Sam Curran across 3 overs.
Haider Ali dismissed Hales for 34 in the tenth over, followed by Lawrence&& 's 24-run effort being reduced by Gulbadin Naib.
Curran was then stumped off Sikandar Raza for three runs, leaving the Vipers having a hard time at 80/4 in 11.3 overs.The collapse continued as the Vipers were bowled out for 139 in 20 overs.
Short contributions from Azam Khan (10) and Wanindu Hasaranga (13) ended with both falling to Zahir Khan.
Sherfane Rutherford offered a glimmer of hope, striking three sixes in his 27 runs off 24 balls, but Chameera struck for the third time in the penultimate over to stop his charge.Player of the Match, Gulbadin Naib said: && We were at the bottom of the table, so we were searching for momentum.
There&& 's still a long method to go.
It&& 's not easy dealing with bowlers of this quality.
Fortunately, I provided myself some time.
After the beverages break, the staff told me I was looking good, so I said to Sikandar, I will play to my strengths.&& Desert Vipers captain, Lockie Ferguson said: && It was a difficult one.
We were most likely a few runs brief and had some chances.
They bowled well, and the pitch spun.
There&& 's a fast turn-around once again, but the young boys have been batting wonderfully.&& Tuesday & 's matchAbu Dhabi Knight Riders will play MI Emirates on Tuesday, January 21, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 7pm.
The match will be relayed live throughout Afghanistan by Ariana Television.
The pre-match program will start at 6.30 pm Kabul time.The complete broadcasting schedule is as listed below: The post Dubai Capitals snap Desert Vipers& & winning streak in six-wicket accomplishment initially appeared on Ariana News.





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