Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Result – 3rd Match

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3rd Match • International League T20

ADKR

114/9 (20)

GG

115/4 (14.2)

Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets

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14.1

6

AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, Six

14.1

1w

AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 wide

End of over 14 (7 runs)

David Wiese 6 (6)

Shimron Hetmyer 7 (5)

GLG 108/4

Sunil Narine 4-2-22-0

13.6

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SP Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

13.5

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SP Narine to D Wiese, 1 run

13.4

2

SP Narine to D Wiese, 2 runs

13.3

0

SP Narine to D Wiese, no run

13.2

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SP Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

13.1

2

SP Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

End of over 13 (6 runs)

David Wiese 3 (3)

Shimron Hetmyer 3 (2)

GLG 101/4

Akeal Hosein 3-1-32-0

12.6

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AJ Hosein to D Wiese, no run

12.5

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AJ Hosein to D Wiese, 2 runs

12.4

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AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

12.3

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AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

12.2

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AJ Hosein to D Wiese, 1 run

12.1

W

AJ Hosein to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowled!

End of over 12 (10 runs)

Ollie Pope 18 (18)

Gerhard Erasmus 1 (1)

GLG 95/3

Sunil Narine 3-2-15-0

11.6

W

SP Narine to Ollie Pope, Bowled!

11.5

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SP Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

11.4

W

SP Narine to JM Vince, Bowled!

11.3

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SP Narine to JM Vince, 2 runs

11.2

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SP Narine to JM Vince, Six

11.1

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SP Narine to Ollie Pope, 1 run

End of over 11 (8 runs)

James Vince 57 (41)

Ollie Pope 17 (16)

GLG 85/1

Ali Khan 2-0-13-0

10.6

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Ali Khan to JM Vince, 2 runs

10.5

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Ali Khan to Ollie Pope, 1 run

10.5

1w

Ali Khan to Ollie Pope, 1 wide

10.4

0

Ali Khan to Ollie Pope, no run

Match Summary

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants met in 3rd Match 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: 14.1: AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, Six | 12.1: AJ Hosein to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowled! | 11.6: SP Narine to Ollie Pope, Bowled!. The turning point arrived at 12.1 when AJ Hosein to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowled!. 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 6 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

14.1: AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, Six
12.1: AJ Hosein to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowled!
11.6: SP Narine to Ollie Pope, Bowled!
11.4: SP Narine to JM Vince, Bowled!
11.2: SP Narine to JM Vince, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 12.1 when AJ Hosein to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 14.1: AJ Hosein 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

14.1 6 AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, Six

14.1 1w AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 wide

End of over 14 (7 runs)

David Wiese 6 (6)

Shimron Hetmyer 7 (5)

GLG 108/4

Sunil Narine 4-2-22-0

13.6 1 SP Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

13.5 1 SP Narine to D Wiese, 1 run

13.4 2 SP Narine to D Wiese, 2 runs

13.3 0 SP Narine to D Wiese, no run

13.2 1 SP Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

13.1 2 SP Narine to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

End of over 13 (6 runs)

David Wiese 3 (3)

Shimron Hetmyer 3 (2)

GLG 101/4

Akeal Hosein 3-1-32-0

12.6 0 AJ Hosein to D Wiese, no run

12.5 2 AJ Hosein to D Wiese, 2 runs

12.4 1 AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

12.3 2 AJ Hosein to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

12.2 1 AJ Hosein to D Wiese, 1 run

12.1 W AJ Hosein to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowled!

End of over 12 (10 runs)

Ollie Pope 18 (18)

Gerhard Erasmus 1 (1)

GLG 95/3

Sunil Narine 3-2-15-0

11.6 W SP Narine to Ollie Pope, Bowled!

11.5 1 SP Narine to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

11.4 W SP Narine to JM Vince, Bowled!

11.3 2 SP Narine to JM Vince, 2 runs

11.2 6 SP Narine to JM Vince, Six

11.1 1 SP Narine to Ollie Pope, 1 run

End of over 11 (8 runs)

James Vince 57 (41)

Ollie Pope 17 (16)

GLG 85/1

Ali Khan 2-0-13-0

10.6 2 Ali Khan to JM Vince, 2 runs

10.5 1 Ali Khan to Ollie Pope, 1 run

10.5 1w Ali Khan to Ollie Pope, 1 wide

10.4 0 Ali Khan to Ollie Pope, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants 3rd Match match?
Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets.

What is the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants 3rd Match?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants is the 3rd Match of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: International League T20