The Deccan Gladiators and Northern Warriors will face off in the T10 League 2021-22's 22nd match on Sunday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
If the Warriors, captained by Rovman Powell, want to get past the first round, they can't afford to overlook. With a net run rate of 0.717, the club is in the bottom half of the points standings. A ten-wicket victory over Team Abu Dhabi, on the other hand, should increase trust in them.
As a result of their bowlers' misdirection, Abu Dhabi established a dangerous total of 145 for six on the board. Rayad Emrit and Imran Tahir each took two wickets. They couldn't stop Colin Ingram, who sped to a 61-run innings in 25 balls, including five fours and as many sixes.
Kennar Lewis and Moeen Ali, the NW openers, cracked a joke of the target. Lewis hit four fours and six sixes on his way to a 32-ball 65. Meanwhile, Ali was at his most deadly. With five deliveries to go, his unbroken 23-ball 77 helped the Warriors win.
Meanwhile, the Gladiators have moved to the top of the standings after defeating the Delhi Bulls by eight wickets. They held their opponents to a score of 94-6 after deciding to field first. Wanindu Hasaranga and Tymal Mills both took two wickets each. Wahab Riaz didn't help the batters much either. After that, the Gladiators chased down the target in only 6.1 overs. Najibullah Zadran, who hit an 11-ball 35 before being run out, provided excellent support for Tom Banton, who remained unbeaten on 46 off 18.
Slowly but steadily, the Warriors are picking up momentum in the tournament. Despite losing four games in a row to begin the season, they have regained their rhythm and must maintain it. Meanwhile, the Gladiators have an outstanding net run rate of 4.872. They'll advance to the next round with another win. The following team should be able to win the next competition. Meanwhile, the Gladiators have an outstanding net run rate of 4.872. They'll advance to the next round with another win. The following team should be able to win the next competition.