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Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Result – Match 30

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

Match 30 • International League T20

Gulf Giants cricket team logo
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147/9 (20)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders cricket team logo
ADKR
179/1 (20)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs
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Player of the match: Michael-Kyle Pepper

End of over 20 (5 runs)
Mark Adair 15 (14)
Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair 2 (2)
GLG 147/9
Andre Russell 2-3-13-0
19.6
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Andre Russell to Mark Adair, no run
19.5
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Andre Russell to Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair, 1 run
19.4
1
Andre Russell to Mark Adair, 1 run
19.3
2
Andre Russell to Mark Adair, 2 runs
19.2
1
Andre Russell to Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair, 1 run
19.1
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Andre Russell to Ali Khan, Bowled!
End of over 19 (5 runs)
Ali Khan 5 (5)
Mark Adair 12 (11)
GLG 142/8
Jason Holder 4-2-24-0
18.6
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Jason Holder to Ali Khan, 1 run
18.5
2
Jason Holder to Ali Khan, 2 runs
18.4
0
Jason Holder to Ali Khan, no run
18.3
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Jason Holder to Mark Adair, 1 run
18.2
0
Jason Holder to Mark Adair, no run
18.1
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Jason Holder to Ali Khan, 1 run
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Mark Adair 11 (9)
Ali Khan 1 (1)
GLG 137/8
Andre Russell 1-2-8-0
17.6
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Andre Russell to Mark Adair, no run
17.5
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Andre Russell to Mark Adair, Four
17.4
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Andre Russell to Ali Khan, 1 run
17.3
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Andre Russell to Aayan Afzal Khan, Out! Caught by P Chawla
17.2
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Andre Russell to Moeen Ali, Out! Caught by B McMullen
17.2
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Andre Russell to Moeen Ali, 1 wide
17.1
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Andre Russell to Moeen Ali, 2 runs
End of over 17 (14 runs)
Mark Adair 7 (7)
Moeen Ali 77 (47)
GLG 129/6
Ajay Kumar 4-1-40-0
16.6
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Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, no run
16.5
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Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, Four
16.5
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Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, 1 wide
16.4
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Ajay Kumar to Moeen Ali, 1 run
16.3
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Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, 1 run

Match Summary

Gulf Giants and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders met in Match 30 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: 19.1: Andre Russell to Ali Khan, Bowled! | 17.5: Andre Russell to Mark Adair, Four | 17.3: Andre Russell to Aayan Afzal Khan, Out! Caught by P Chawla. The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Andre Russell to Ali Khan, 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 (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs), 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

  • 19.1: Andre Russell to Ali Khan, Bowled!
  • 17.5: Andre Russell to Mark Adair, Four
  • 17.3: Andre Russell to Aayan Afzal Khan, Out! Caught by P Chawla
  • 17.2: Andre Russell to Moeen Ali, Out! Caught by B McMullen
  • 16.5: Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Andre Russell to Ali Khan, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.1: Andre Russell to Ali Khan, Bowled!. 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

End of over 20 (5 runs)
Mark Adair 15 (14)
Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair 2 (2)
GLG 147/9
Andre Russell 2-3-13-0

19.6 0 Andre Russell to Mark Adair, no run

19.5 1 Andre Russell to Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair, 1 run

19.4 1 Andre Russell to Mark Adair, 1 run

19.3 2 Andre Russell to Mark Adair, 2 runs

19.2 1 Andre Russell to Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair, 1 run

19.1 W Andre Russell to Ali Khan, Bowled!

End of over 19 (5 runs)
Ali Khan 5 (5)
Mark Adair 12 (11)
GLG 142/8
Jason Holder 4-2-24-0

18.6 1 Jason Holder to Ali Khan, 1 run

18.5 2 Jason Holder to Ali Khan, 2 runs

18.4 0 Jason Holder to Ali Khan, no run

18.3 1 Jason Holder to Mark Adair, 1 run

18.2 0 Jason Holder to Mark Adair, no run

18.1 1 Jason Holder to Ali Khan, 1 run

End of over 18 (8 runs)
Mark Adair 11 (9)
Ali Khan 1 (1)
GLG 137/8
Andre Russell 1-2-8-0

17.6 0 Andre Russell to Mark Adair, no run

17.5 4 Andre Russell to Mark Adair, Four

17.4 1 Andre Russell to Ali Khan, 1 run

17.3 W Andre Russell to Aayan Afzal Khan, Out! Caught by P Chawla

17.2 W Andre Russell to Moeen Ali, Out! Caught by B McMullen

17.2 Wd Andre Russell to Moeen Ali, 1 wide

17.1 2 Andre Russell to Moeen Ali, 2 runs

End of over 17 (14 runs)
Mark Adair 7 (7)
Moeen Ali 77 (47)
GLG 129/6
Ajay Kumar 4-1-40-0

16.6 0 Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, no run

16.5 4 Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, Four

16.5 Wd Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, 1 wide

16.4 1 Ajay Kumar to Moeen Ali, 1 run

16.3 1 Ajay Kumar to Mark Adair, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match 30 match?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs.

What is the Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match 30?
Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is the Match 30 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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