Captain James Vince’s Unbeaten 76 Rescues Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers in ILT20 Clash

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In Match 5 of the ILT20 2025, Gulf Giants faced Desert Vipers at the Dubai Stadium. The Giants struggled with the bat, but their captain James Vince played a lone hand to help his team post 119/9 in 20 overs.

James Vince Holds the Innings Together

The Giants had a shaky start after being put into bat. Adam Lyth was dismissed for just 1 run in the first over by Mohammad Amir. Rehan Ahmed (4), Jordan Cox (1), and Ollie Robinson (0) followed soon, leaving the Giants reeling at 35/4 within seven overs.

Amid the collapse, James Vince stood firm and fought back with an unbeaten 76 off 62 balls. He struck five boundaries and two sixes, anchoring the innings while wickets kept falling at the other end. Vince lacked support from the middle and lower order, with only Aayan Khan managing to reach double digits, scoring 15 runs off 18 balls.

The Giants struggled to accelerate, managing a run rate of just 5.95. Vince’s determined knock ensured they reached a respectable total despite losing wickets regularly.

Desert Vipers’ bowlers were on target from the start. Lockie Ferguson, the captain, was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/22 in his four overs.

Mohammad Amir also impressed, claiming 2/23, including the early breakthrough of Lyth. Wanindu Hasaranga (1/21) and Luke Wood (1/30) kept the pressure on, while Sam Curran chipped in with a wicket and a run-out to wrap up a disciplined bowling performance.

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