Desert Vipers Triumph Over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

The Desert Vipers secured a seven-wicket victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their opening match of the DP World International League T20, with Dan Lawrence scoring 70 runs off 39 balls and Sam Curran remaining unbeaten with 50 off 37 balls. The Vipers successfully chased the target of 167 with eight balls to spare after the Knight Riders posted 166-5, with Phil Salt top-scoring with 71 runs. The Knight Riders, led by captain Sunil Narine, faltered during the powerplay, which was decisive in the match's outcome. Meanwhile, the Sharjah Warriors won against Gulf Giants by three wickets, with Tom Kohler-Cadmore scoring an unbeaten 83 runs to guide his team to victory. Both Lawrence and Kohler-Cadmore were named Players of the Match for their respective performances.