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Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Result – Final

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

Final • International League T20

Desert Vipers cricket team logo
DV
146/8 (20)
Gulf Giants cricket team logo
GG
149/3 (18.4)
Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: Carlos Brathwaite

18.4
4
Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four
18.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
18.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, 1 run
18.1
4
Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four
End of over 18 (16 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 24 (12)
Chris Lynn 63 (47)
GLG 139/3
Tom Curran 4-1-32-0
17.6
2
Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs
17.5
4
Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
17.4
4
Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
17.3
4
Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
17.3
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Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 wide
17.2
0
Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run
17.1
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Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 1 run
End of over 17 (18 runs)
Chris Lynn 62 (46)
Shimron Hetmyer 10 (7)
GLG 123/3
Luke Wood 4-1-31-0
16.6
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Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, 1 run
16.5
4
Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, Four
16.4
4
Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, Four
16.3
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Luke Wood to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
16.2
4
Luke Wood to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
16.1
4
Luke Wood to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Chris Lynn 53 (43)
Shimron Hetmyer 1 (4)
GLG 105/3
Tom Curran 3-1-16-0
15.6
0
Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, no run
15.5
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Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
15.4
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Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 1 run
15.3
0
Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, no run
15.2
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Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 2 runs
15.1
2
Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 2 runs
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 0 (3)
Chris Lynn 48 (38)
GLG 99/3
Wanindu Hasaranga 4-1-28-0
14.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

Match Summary

Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants met in Final 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: Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four | 18.1: Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four | 17.5: Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 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 (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

  • 18.4: Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four
  • 18.1: Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four
  • 17.5: Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
  • 17.4: Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
  • 17.3: Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
  • 16.5: Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, Four
  • 16.4: Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, Four
  • 16.2: Luke Wood to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.4: Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, 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 Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four

18.3 1 Sheldon Cottrell to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

18.2 1 Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, 1 run

18.1 4 Sheldon Cottrell to Chris Lynn, Four

End of over 18 (16 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 24 (12)
Chris Lynn 63 (47)
GLG 139/3
Tom Curran 4-1-32-0

17.6 2 Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs

17.5 4 Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

17.4 4 Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

17.3 4 Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

17.3 Wd Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 wide

17.2 0 Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

17.1 1 Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 1 run

End of over 17 (18 runs)
Chris Lynn 62 (46)
Shimron Hetmyer 10 (7)
GLG 123/3
Luke Wood 4-1-31-0

16.6 1 Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, 1 run

16.5 4 Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, Four

16.4 4 Luke Wood to Chris Lynn, Four

16.3 1 Luke Wood to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

16.2 4 Luke Wood to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

16.1 4 Luke Wood to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

End of over 16 (6 runs)
Chris Lynn 53 (43)
Shimron Hetmyer 1 (4)
GLG 105/3
Tom Curran 3-1-16-0

15.6 0 Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, no run

15.5 1 Tom Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

15.4 1 Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 1 run

15.3 0 Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, no run

15.2 2 Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

15.1 2 Tom Curran to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

End of over 15 (4 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 0 (3)
Chris Lynn 48 (38)
GLG 99/3
Wanindu Hasaranga 4-1-28-0

14.6 0 Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Final match?
Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets.

What is the Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Final?
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants is the Final of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants live score?
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