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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Result – Match 27

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 27 • International League T20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders cricket team logo
ADKR
123/7 (20)
Gulf Giants cricket team logo
GG
124/3 (17.5)
Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: Daniel Worrall

17.5
2
Terrance Hinds to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs
17.4
0
Terrance Hinds to Shimron Hetmyer, no run
17.3
0
Terrance Hinds to Shimron Hetmyer, no run
17.2
1
Terrance Hinds to Tom Curran, 1 run
17.1
2
Terrance Hinds to Tom Curran, 2 runs
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Tom Curran 35 (33)
Shimron Hetmyer 18 (8)
GLG 119/3
Ibrar Ahmad 2-0-19-0
16.6
1
Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Tom Curran, 1 run
16.5
1
Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
16.4
2
Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs
16.3
2
Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs
16.2
6
Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, Six
16.1
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Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Tom Curran, 1 run
End of over 16 (12 runs)
Tom Curran 33 (31)
Shimron Hetmyer 7 (4)
GLG 106/3
Sunil Narine 4-0-22-0
15.6
1
Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 1 run
15.6
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Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 1 no ball
15.5
1
Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
15.4
1
Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 1 run
15.3
0
Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, no run
15.3
3
Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 3 wide
15.2
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Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
15.1
4
Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
End of over 15 (5 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 1 (1)
Tom Curran 31 (27)
GLG 94/3
Jason Holder 4-1-17-0
14.6
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Jason Holder to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
14.5
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Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, Out! Caught by D Willey
14.4
2
Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs
14.3
0
Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
14.2
1
Jason Holder to Tom Curran, 1 run
14.1
1
Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

Match Summary

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants met in Match 27 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: 16.2: Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, Six | 15.1: Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, Four | 14.5: Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, Out! Caught by D Willey. The turning point arrived at 14.5 when Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, Out! Caught by D Willey. 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 (Gulf Giants 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

  • 16.2: Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, Six
  • 15.1: Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
  • 14.5: Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, Out! Caught by D Willey

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 14.5 when Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, Out! Caught by D Willey. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.2: Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, Six. 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

17.5 2 Terrance Hinds to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

17.4 0 Terrance Hinds to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

17.3 0 Terrance Hinds to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

17.2 1 Terrance Hinds to Tom Curran, 1 run

17.1 2 Terrance Hinds to Tom Curran, 2 runs

End of over 17 (13 runs)
Tom Curran 35 (33)
Shimron Hetmyer 18 (8)
GLG 119/3
Ibrar Ahmad 2-0-19-0

16.6 1 Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Tom Curran, 1 run

16.5 1 Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

16.4 2 Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

16.3 2 Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

16.2 6 Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Shimron Hetmyer, Six

16.1 1 Ibrar Ahmed Shah to Tom Curran, 1 run

End of over 16 (12 runs)
Tom Curran 33 (31)
Shimron Hetmyer 7 (4)
GLG 106/3
Sunil Narine 4-0-22-0

15.6 1 Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 1 run

15.6 1N Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 1 no ball

15.5 1 Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

15.4 1 Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 1 run

15.3 0 Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, no run

15.3 3 Sunil Narine to Tom Curran, 3 wide

15.2 1 Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

15.1 4 Sunil Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

End of over 15 (5 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 1 (1)
Tom Curran 31 (27)
GLG 94/3
Jason Holder 4-1-17-0

14.6 1 Jason Holder to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

14.5 W Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, Out! Caught by D Willey

14.4 2 Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs

14.3 0 Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

14.2 1 Jason Holder to Tom Curran, 1 run

14.1 1 Jason Holder to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match 27 match?
Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets.

What is the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match 27?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants is the Match 27 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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