Muhammad Fawad's 73 Fires Abu Dhabi to Victory
Abu Dhabi have won by 5 wickets. Ajman batted first and posted 185/5 in 20 overs. Abu Dhabi chased down 186 in just 19 overs.
Lovepreet Singh Bajwa was the standout in the first innings, scoring 55 off 33 balls (SR 167). 4 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 57 runs.
In the chase, Muhammad Fawad anchored the innings with 73 off 51 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Abu Dhabi on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Muhammad Aftab Javed delivered figures of 2/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
AJM lead the series 21-11. 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
73* off 51 balls (SR 143), 6 fours, 4 sixes
2/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
55 off 33 balls (SR 167), 3 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Abu Dhabi showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ajman came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. AJM lead the series 21-11. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.