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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Result – Match 2

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Match 2 • International League T20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders cricket team logo
ADKR
166/5 (20)
Desert Vipers cricket team logo
DV
168/3 (18.4)
Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: Dan Lawrence

18.4
4
Ali Khan to Sherfane Rutherford, Four
18.3
1
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 1 run
18.2
4
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, Four
18.1
2
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 2 runs
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Sherfane Rutherford 5 (3)
Sam Curran 43 (34)
DTV 157/3
Shahid Iqbal Bhutta 3-1-27-0
17.6
4
Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, Four
17.5
0
Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, no run
17.4
1
Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sam Curran, 1 run
17.3
1
Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run
17.2
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Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Dan Lawrence, Out! Caught by J Holder
17.1
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Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sam Curran, 1 run
End of over 17 (10 runs)
Sam Curran 41 (32)
Dan Lawrence 70 (38)
DTV 150/2
Ali Khan 3-0-38-0
16.6
1
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 1 run
16.5
1
Ali Khan to Dan Lawrence, 1 run
16.4
4
Ali Khan to Dan Lawrence, Four
16.3
1
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 1 run
16.2
2
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 2 runs
16.1
1
Ali Khan to Dan Lawrence, 1 run
End of over 16 (15 runs)
Dan Lawrence 64 (35)
Sam Curran 37 (29)
DTV 140/2
Sunil Narine 4-1-29-0
15.6
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Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, 1 run
15.5
1
Sunil Narine to Sam Curran, 1 run
15.4
1
Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, 1 run
15.3
6
Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, Six
15.2
0
Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, no run
15.1
6
Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, Six
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Sam Curran 36 (28)
Dan Lawrence 50 (30)
DTV 125/2
Ali Khan 2-0-28-0
14.6
4
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, Four
14.5
2
Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 2 runs

Match Summary

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers met in Match 2 of International League T20, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.4: Ali Khan to Sherfane Rutherford, Four | 18.2: Ali Khan to Sam Curran, Four | 17.6: Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, Four. The turning point arrived at 17.2 when Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Dan Lawrence, Out! Caught by J Holder. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.4: Ali Khan to Sherfane Rutherford, Four
  • 18.2: Ali Khan to Sam Curran, Four
  • 17.6: Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, Four
  • 17.2: Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Dan Lawrence, Out! Caught by J Holder
  • 16.4: Ali Khan to Dan Lawrence, Four
  • 15.3: Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, Six
  • 15.1: Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, Six
  • 14.6: Ali Khan to Sam Curran, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.2 when Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Dan Lawrence, Out! Caught by J Holder. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.4: Ali Khan to Sherfane Rutherford, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

18.4 4 Ali Khan to Sherfane Rutherford, Four

18.3 1 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 1 run

18.2 4 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, Four

18.1 2 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 2 runs

End of over 18 (7 runs)
Sherfane Rutherford 5 (3)
Sam Curran 43 (34)
DTV 157/3
Shahid Iqbal Bhutta 3-1-27-0

17.6 4 Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, Four

17.5 0 Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, no run

17.4 1 Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sam Curran, 1 run

17.3 1 Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run

17.2 W Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Dan Lawrence, Out! Caught by J Holder

17.1 1 Shahid Iqbal Bhutta to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 17 (10 runs)
Sam Curran 41 (32)
Dan Lawrence 70 (38)
DTV 150/2
Ali Khan 3-0-38-0

16.6 1 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 1 run

16.5 1 Ali Khan to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

16.4 4 Ali Khan to Dan Lawrence, Four

16.3 1 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 1 run

16.2 2 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 2 runs

16.1 1 Ali Khan to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

End of over 16 (15 runs)
Dan Lawrence 64 (35)
Sam Curran 37 (29)
DTV 140/2
Sunil Narine 4-1-29-0

15.6 1 Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

15.5 1 Sunil Narine to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.4 1 Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

15.3 6 Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, Six

15.2 0 Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, no run

15.1 6 Sunil Narine to Dan Lawrence, Six

End of over 15 (12 runs)
Sam Curran 36 (28)
Dan Lawrence 50 (30)
DTV 125/2
Ali Khan 2-0-28-0

14.6 4 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, Four

14.5 2 Ali Khan to Sam Curran, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Match 2 match?
Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets.

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