DG VS TAD MATCH 11

Right then, that wraps up another thrilling day in the Abu Dhabi T10 League! The Deccan Gladiators showcased their dominance yet again, securing their third consecutive victory, this time against Team Abu Dhabi. The excitement doesn’t stop here - Sunday, the 24th of November, promises even more fireworks with four captivating matches on the schedule. The day kicks off with UP Nawabs taking on the Northern Warriors, with the first ball set to be delivered at 2.45 pm IST (9.15 am GMT). Be sure to tune in early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, it’s goodbye and cheers!

Nicholas Pooran, the victorious skipper of Deccan Gladiators says the game was very close but he's happy to have won it. Appreciates Ibrar Ahmed and mentions the skills he possesses and says it will certainly open a lot of doors for him. Talks about the nerves when Jonny Bairstow was on song and says it was the right call to bring in Richard Gleeson into the attack.

David Wiese is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his sensational unbeaten knock of 42 runs off 16 balls. He says when he walked in it was clear that they needed more runs on this pitch. Shares it was nice to win the game which was open till the end. Concludes that they’ll enjoy this moment and look forward to the next game.

Its time for the Presentation Ceremony...

Earlier in the innings, the Gladiators found themselves on the back foot after losing their top order to some exceptional bowling. Marcus Stoinis then stepped up, providing a much-needed momentum shift with a powerful knock of 42. However, Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler for Team Abu Dhabi, keeping things tight in the middle overs and effectively stifling the scoring rate. Just when the innings seemed to be losing steam, David Wiese unleashed a blistering onslaught, smashing 42 off just 16 balls. His fireworks, coupled with an explosive finish that saw the Gladiators score a staggering 51 runs in the last two overs, propelled them to a formidable total of 134 runs.

However, it was Richard Gleeson who stepped up to bowl the penultimate over, delivering a masterclass of precise bowling. He removed the heart of the chase in Jonny Bairstow and added the crucial wicket of Mark Adair, conceding just 6 runs and bringing the game back into balance. Then, the calmness and composure of Ibrar Ahmed in the final over was nothing short of exceptional. With nerves of steel, he successfully defended 13 runs, sealing the win and delivering a dramatic conclusion to this thrilling contest.

Chasing a massive total, Team Abu Dhabi initially faltered, and it seemed like an uphill battle with the required run rate soaring to intimidating heights as they found themselves struggling at 56/3 at the halfway mark. But then, Jonny Bairstow stepped in and completely turned the game on its head. With a blistering 47 off just 20 balls, he shifted the momentum and put his team firmly in the driver's seat by the 8th over, breathing new life into their chase.

Ibrar Ahmed has done it for the Deccan Gladiators! Defends 13 runs in the last over with 4 dots and seals the game by 6 runs! Tears of joy rolling down his face says a lot about how much it means to the youngster! What a thrilling encounter we've witnessed! A perfect conclusion to the day, with the Deccan Gladiators showing incredible composure to claw their way back into the game. Richard Gleeson's penultimate over was the game-changer, shifting the momentum in favour of the Gladiators and securing their third consecutive victory.

Ibrar Ahmed you beauty! Fuller and outside off, this is driven through covers for a single. Deccan Gladiators win by 6 wickets.

DOT! Ibrar Ahmed has done it! Just a legal delivery needed! Very full and outside off. Kadeem Alleyne just leaves it alone. That was proper delivery with a lot of nerves.

SIX! GAME ON! 8 runs needed now! What a shot this is! Full again, outside off. Kadeem Alleyne shuffles across and sweeps this over fine leg for a biggie. Just uses the pace here.

THREE DOTS! This is superb from Ahmed! Nails the yorker angling on off, Kadeem Alleyne digs it out to point. Can he keep his nerves?

ANOTHER DOT! 14 runs needed from 4! Just like the previous delivery, full and outside off, Kadeem Alleyne steps across to paddle but misses.

DOT! Tense faces in the ground! Ibrar Ahmed fires in a full delivery, outside off. Kadeem Alleyne fails to jam it out.

Who will bowl the final over? It will be Ibrar Ahmed! Can he defend 13 runs?

Kadeem Alleyne keeps the strike for the last over. 14 runs needed. A yorker on middle, Kadeem Alleyne plays it out to mid-wicket for one.

Bowls it full and around off, Muhammad Arfan looks to drive but inside edges it to fine leg for one.

Muhammad Arfan walks out to bat next!