Sharjah Warriorz’s express pacer Adam Milne produced a fiery spell in the International League (IL)T20 2025, dismantling the top order of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with two stunning deliveries.
Adam Milne’s double strike rocks Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 2025
Milne brilliance began with the dismissal of Phil Salt in the third over. Milne delivered a slightly fuller ball that swung sharply into the stumps. Salt, attempting an expansive drive through the covers, failed to account for the inswinger. A significant gap between his bat and pad allowed the ball to crash into the stumps, leaving him bowled for 2 off 7 balls, with a strike rate of 28.57.
Milne continued his onslaught just three deliveries later, this time sending Kyle Mayers back to the pavilion with a delivery of absolute class. A full and overpitched ball angled into the middle leg and shaped away late with exquisite seam movement. Mayers, in scintillating form with a brisk 21 off 9 balls (2 fours and 2 sixes, SR 233.33), misjudged the line, playing across to mid-wicket. The ball beat his bat and obliterated the off stump, leaving the Knight Riders reeling at 26/2.
Milne’s spell was a masterclass in swing bowling, showcasing pace, precision, and control. His figures of 1.5 overs, 2 wickets for just 9 runs, underscored his dominance in the game. These early breakthroughs put the Knight Riders under immense pressure, disrupting their momentum and exposing their middle order to the new ball. Milne’s impact with the ball set the tone for his team’s command over the match, highlighting his value as a game-changing bowler.
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Adam Milne you beauty! 🤩
An eventful over by the Kiwi pacer saw a biggie, but more importantly, two fiery deliveries that knocked the stumps over! 🔥
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— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 15, 2025
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Sharjah Warriorz dominate with tight bowling against Knight Riders
The sixth match of the ILT20 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi saw the Warriorz putting the Knight Riders under immense pressure with disciplined bowling after opting to field first. The Knight Riders lost early wickets, starting with Salt (2 off 7 balls), who was clean bowled by Adam Milne in the third over. Milne struck again within the same over, dismissing Mayers (21 off 9 balls) with a spectacular delivery.
Joe Clarke tried to stabilize the innings with a 32-run knock off 27 balls, but Harmeet Singh trapped him lbw in the 12th over, further denting the Knight Riders’ momentum. Adil Rashid then showcased his mastery with figures of 2/14, removing Michael Pepper (7) and Alishan Sharafu (25) at crucial junctures. Laurie Evans remained unbeaten on 17 off 18 balls, while skipper Andre Russell added a quick 6 off 4 balls. Despite reaching 116/5 in 16.3 overs, the Knight Riders struggled to accelerate, with Rashid and Milne spearheading the Warriorz’s bowling effort. The disciplined attack, complemented by sharp field placements, has set up an intriguing chase for the Warriorz in this high-stakes encounter.
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