Abu Dhabi Clinch 14 runs Win in a Thriller
Abu Dhabi have won by 14 runs. Abu Dhabi batted first and posted 169/9 in 20 overs. Ajman, chasing 170, fell short at 155/8 in 20 overs.
Rayan Khan was the standout in the first innings, scoring 47* off 23 balls (SR 204). 4 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 36 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Alamkhan Sahar fought hard with 38 off 30 balls, but it was not enough to haul Ajman over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Mohammad Aniq delivered figures of 4/34 in 4 overs (Econ 8.5). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
AJM lead the series 13-8. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
47* off 23 balls (SR 204), 3 fours, 4 sixes
4/34 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.50)
38 off 30 balls (SR 127), 1 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Abu Dhabi showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ajman will rue missed opportunities — a 14 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. AJM lead the series 13-8. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.