In the 22nd match of the Abu Dhabi T10 held at Zayed Cricket Stadium, New York Strikers’ opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s knock of 41 and Sunil Narine’s spell of 2 for 16 pushed Team Abu Dhabi to their sixth defeat in six matches through a 24 runs win. Though Abu Dhabi won the toss and elected to bowl, Gurbaz took the match away from them scoring 41 runs off 26 balls with eight boundaries and putting on a 62 runs opening partnership in 5.4 overs with Muhammad Waseem (23). Noor Ahmed bowled brilliantly to take three wickets for 23 runs but New York managed a total of 110 for 5 in 10 overs. Abu Dhabi batters once again failed to take up the challenge.

Except for Asif Khan who hit 39 runs off 20 balls with four sixes and two boundaries and opener Kyle Mayers (22) none of the other batters played any big shots. Sunil Narine lead the tight bowling with two wickets for 16 runs. New York Strikers moved to the second slot with this victory with eight points. Brief scores New York Strikers bt Team Abu Dhabi by 24 runs. New York Strikers 110 for 5 in 10 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 41, Muhammad Waseem 23, Noor Ahmad 3 for 23) Team Abu Dhabi 86 for 5 in 10 overs (Kyle Mayers 22, Asif Khan 39, Sunil Narine 2 for 16) Player of the Match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)