ILT20: Sharjah Warriorz make it two in two with 11-run win over Gulf Giants

The Sharjah Warriorz produced a composed all-round performance to outclass the Gulf Giants by 11 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. Led by an outstanding batting performance by Tom Abell in the middle overs, and Matheesha Pathirana’s key strikes with the ball, the Warriorz sealed their second straight win of the DP World ILT20 Season 4. Abell’s 68 off 41 balls included five fours and three sixes, helping the Warriorz post a competitive 174/6. With the ball, Wasim Akram and Pathirana’s three wickets each helped provide the key breakthroughs and seal a much-needed victory. Akram and Taskin Ahmed struck early to remove Pathum Nissanka (3 off 4) and James Vince (0 off 6)...