Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Result – Match 12

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Match 12 • International League T20

GG

157/7 (20)

DV

158/2 (16.5)

Desert Vipers won by 8 wickets

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16.5

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Nuwan Thushara to Sam Curran, 1 run

16.4

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Nuwan Thushara to Max Holden, 1 run

16.3

1

Nuwan Thushara to Sam Curran, 1 run

16.2

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Nuwan Thushara to Max Holden, 1 run

16.1

2

Nuwan Thushara to Max Holden, 2 runs

End of over 16 (7 runs)

Max Holden 60 (38)

Sam Curran 65 (41)

DTV 152/2

Mark Adair 4-0-30-0

15.6

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Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 run

15.6

Wd

Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 wide

15.5

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Mark Adair to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.4

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Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 run

15.3

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Mark Adair to Max Holden, 2 runs

15.2

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Mark Adair to Max Holden, no run

15.1

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Mark Adair to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 15 (10 runs)

Sam Curran 63 (39)

Max Holden 56 (34)

DTV 145/2

Chris Wood 4-1-27-0

14.6

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Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 1 run

14.5

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Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 2 runs

14.4

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Chris Wood to Sam Curran, Four

14.4

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Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 1 wide

14.3

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Chris Wood to Sam Curran, no run

14.2

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Chris Wood to Max Holden, 1 run

14.1

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Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 14 (18 runs)

Max Holden 55 (33)

Sam Curran 55 (34)

DTV 135/2

Kyle Mayers 3-0-31-0

13.6

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Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, no run

13.5

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Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, Four

13.5

Wd

Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, 1 wide

13.4

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Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, 1 run

13.3

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Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, Four

13.2

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Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, Four

Match Summary

Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers met in Match 12 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: 14.4: Chris Wood to Sam Curran, Four | 13.5: Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, Four | 13.3: Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, Four. 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 8 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

14.4: Chris Wood to Sam Curran, Four
13.5: Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, Four
13.3: Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, Four
13.2: Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Desert Vipers won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 14.4: Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 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

16.5 1 Nuwan Thushara to Sam Curran, 1 run

16.4 1 Nuwan Thushara to Max Holden, 1 run

16.3 1 Nuwan Thushara to Sam Curran, 1 run

16.2 1 Nuwan Thushara to Max Holden, 1 run

16.1 2 Nuwan Thushara to Max Holden, 2 runs

End of over 16 (7 runs)

Max Holden 60 (38)

Sam Curran 65 (41)

DTV 152/2

Mark Adair 4-0-30-0

15.6 1 Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 run

15.6 Wd Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 wide

15.5 1 Mark Adair to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.4 1 Mark Adair to Max Holden, 1 run

15.3 2 Mark Adair to Max Holden, 2 runs

15.2 0 Mark Adair to Max Holden, no run

15.1 1 Mark Adair to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 15 (10 runs)

Sam Curran 63 (39)

Max Holden 56 (34)

DTV 145/2

Chris Wood 4-1-27-0

14.6 1 Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 1 run

14.5 2 Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 2 runs

14.4 4 Chris Wood to Sam Curran, Four

14.4 Wd Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 1 wide

14.3 0 Chris Wood to Sam Curran, no run

14.2 1 Chris Wood to Max Holden, 1 run

14.1 1 Chris Wood to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 14 (18 runs)

Max Holden 55 (33)

Sam Curran 55 (34)

DTV 135/2

Kyle Mayers 3-0-31-0

13.6 0 Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, no run

13.5 4 Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, Four

13.5 Wd Kyle Mayers to Max Holden, 1 wide

13.4 1 Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, 1 run

13.3 4 Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, Four

13.2 4 Kyle Mayers to Sam Curran, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Match 12 match?
Desert Vipers won by 8 wickets.

What is the Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Match 12?
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers is the Match 12 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers live score?
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Tournament: International League T20