[Watch] 6,6,6,6,6 – Phil Salt Destroys Gulbadin Naib in Abu Dhabi T10 League

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Read Original Content: [Watch] 6,6,6,6,6 – Phil Salt Destroys Gulbadin Naib in Abu Dhabi T10 League

Phil Salt showcased an incredible display of power-hitting in the Abu Dhabi T10 League opener between Team Abu Dhabi and Ajman Bolts. He hammered 34 runs in a single over bowled by Gulbadin Naib, leading Team Abu Dhabi to a thumping victory. The over included five towering sixes and one boundary, thrilling the crowd at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

The match, which marked the start of the 2024 edition of the tournament, saw Ajman Bolts struggle with the bat. After choosing to bat first, they managed only 79 runs. Ravi Bopara and Shevon Daniel top scored for Team Abu Dhabi, having scored 23 and 22 runs respectively.

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Phil Salt’s Explosive Knock Leads to Easy Win

Chasing a modest target, Team Abu Dhabi had an early blow as Paul Stirling fell for a duck in the first over. However, Phil Salt took charge with an explosive knock. Gulbadin Naib’s fifth over turned out to be a nightmare as Salt smashed two back-to-back sixes to mid-wicket and long-on, followed by a boundary. Salt then sent three more balls flying over the bowler’s head, making it one of the most expensive overs in the tournament’s history.

The onslaught boosted Abu Dhabi’s score from 41/1 to 75/1 in just one over. Salt remained unbeaten, scoring 53 runs off 19 balls with a strike rate of 278.95. His innings included six sixes and two boundaries, helping his team wrap up the chase in just 5.4 overs with nine wickets in hand. Team Abu Dhabi will play their next match against UP Nawabs on November 22.

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