Over 20. 9 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Gulf Giants: 158/4(rr 7.90)

One run. Tim Southee to Sean Dickson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rashid. Gulf Giants secured victory by six wickets! It was a clinical performance from the Giants. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and James Vince provided a blistering start, laying the perfect platform for the middle order. The Sharjah Warriorz bowlers fought back admirably during the middle overs, but ultimately they were unable to defend the target. Aayan Khan is the Player of the Match.

Two runs. Tim Southee to Sean Dickson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by David, mis-fielded by Mendis.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Azmatullah Omarzai. Short, outside off stump backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by David. Is there any twist & turn?

Six runs. SIX! Tim Southee to Azmatullah Omarzai. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

End of over. Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. Gulf Giants: 149/3(rr 7.84)

Dot ball. Adil Rashid to Gerhard Erasmus. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side backing away cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Southee.

Dot ball. APPEAL! Adil Rashid to Gerhard Erasmus. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for Stumped. Batter just inside the crease.

Two runs. Adil Rashid to Gerhard Erasmus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Butt.

Leg bye. APPEAL! Adil Rashid to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, appeal made for L.B.W. So close, but on-field umpire decision stays.

Four runs. FOUR! Adil Rashid to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

One run. Adil Rashid to Gerhard Erasmus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Kohler-Cadmore.

End of over. Over 18. 6 runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Gulf Giants: 141/3(rr 7.83)

Dot ball. Tim Southee to Azmatullah Omarzai. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Mendis. Six runs from the over.

One run. Tim Southee to Gerhard Erasmus. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by David.

One run. Tim Southee to Azmatullah Omarzai. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ranjane.

One run. Tim Southee to Gerhard Erasmus. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.

Two runs. Tim Southee to Gerhard Erasmus. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by David.

One run. Tim Southee to Azmatullah Omarzai. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over. Over 17. 14 runs. Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana. Gulf Giants: 135/3(rr 7.94)

Two runs. Maheesh Theekshana to Gerhard Erasmus. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ranjane.