Tom Banton’s Blazing Century Powers MI Emirates to a Huge Win Over Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20 2025

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Tom Banton played a brilliant match-winning knock, leading MI Emirates to a dominant 9-wicket victory over Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 2025. Banton’s stunning century guided MI Emirates to chase down Sharjah Warriorz’ total of 176 in just 17.4 overs.

Banton remained unbeaten on 102 runs off 55 balls, delivering an exceptional performance. He was well supported by Kusal Perera, who also played an important role, scoring 56 runs from 42 balls.

The chase did not start perfectly for MI Emirates as Muhammad Waseem was dismissed early for just 12 runs by Dilshan Madushanka with the score on 20. However, Banton and Perera built a record partnership of unbeaten 157 runs for the second wicket. While Banton took charge with aggressive batting, Perera focused on rotating the strike during the powerplay.

Tom Banton’s Brilliant Knock

After the powerplay, Banton shifted gears and began taking control of the game. He targeted the two spinners, Mathew and Wells, hitting them for big shots all around the park. As the partnership grew, MI Emirates’ required run rate steadily came down. By the 14th over, the pair had put on over 100 runs.

Banton continued his assault and reached his 100 in just 54 balls, marking his third T20 century. His innings was a statement of intent, especially after being out of the England national setup for a while. This knock is sure to boost his confidence for the upcoming matches in the tournament.

Struggles for Sharjah Warriorz

Sharjah Warriorz’s bowlers, led by Tim Southee, struggled against the partnership of Perera and Banton. They were unable to contain the flow of runs, with the spinners Mathew and Wells failing to make an impact. Madushanka was the only bowler to pick up a wicket. Adam Milne, however, impressed with his economical bowling, giving away only 16 runs from his 4 overs.

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