ILT20 2025: Avishka Fernando’s record-breaking performance propels Sharjah Warriors into historic chase against Dubai Capitals.

8th International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 Match between The main cities of Dubai And Sharjah Warriors Chasing the highest total in ILT20 history, the Warriors proved to be a match-winner. The match against Sharjah was seen as a historic run. Avishka FernandoHe scored an 11-ball victory and guided him to an impressive target of 202 runs.

The Dubai Capitals beat is led by Chai Hop.

Opting to bat first, the Capitals posted a challenging total of 201/5 in their 20 overs. Hope tea He ended the innings with an unbeaten 83 off 52 balls, laced with six sixes and three boundaries. Along with hope, Brandon McMullen (22 of 14) Sikandar Raza (27 minus 20) and Rowman Powell (28 off 15) made important contributions, each playing their part in building a strong innings. The Warriorz bowlers, who lead Tim SouthHe showed excellent discipline, returning figures of 2/35 in a four-over spell with Southee. Karim Janat He also indulged in critical discoveries, eliminating hope at a critical level. Gulbadin Naib (6 off 3) Late bloomer. Despite the effort, Capitals ended on 201/5, setting up a memorable chase.

Historic run by Sharjah Warriors

In their reply, Warriors started off badly, and Avishka took charge from the start. The Sri Lankan batsman was in a league of his own, smashing an impressive 81 runs off 27 deliveries, which included six fours and eight massive sixes. Fernando’s ability to clear the boundary with ease and his calculated attacks turned the run chase into a one-sided affair. His innings reached the fastest fifty in ILT20 history, reaching his half-century off 16 balls – a feat that stunned the crowd and won the opposition over.

Johnson Charles He provided early stability with a quick-fire 37 off 19 balls Rohan MustafaA steady 17 runs off 16 deliveries helped keep the run rate up. However, it was Fernando’s devastating strike that swung the momentum completely in Warriors’ favour. including capital balls Dushmantha Chamera (3/30) and Ollie Stone (1/50), they tried to capture Fernando, but had no answer to his attack. His fearless approach forced the Capitals to constantly adjust their lines and length, failing to stop his free kick.

As the target approaches, Luke Wells (31 not out 17) Delivered the perfect finishing touch, hitting boundaries at crucial intervals to keep the required run rate in check. The Warriors reached a comfortable 202/5 in just 18 overs with 11 balls to spare in a historic victory, marking the highest successful chase in ILT20 history.

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Avishka Fernando’s balloon knocking records again

Avishka’s innings of 6 boundaries and 8 terrific sixes, including the fastest fifty in ILT20 history – was less sensational with a half-century off just 16 balls. His sheer dominance at the crease has written records and set a new benchmark for chasing in this league. The previous record for the highest boost in ILT20 is Gulf giants196 is successfully pursued Desert snake 2023 edition in Dubai.

However, Fernando’s sensational knock broke that record, showing his ability to clear the boundary with ease and maintain attacking momentum throughout the game. Earlier in the 2024 edition of Pakistan Azam Khan He set the record for the fastest fifty in ILT20 history, taking just 18 balls to reach his fifty against Giants. But Fernando’s calculated raids and ability to accelerate at will took things to another level.

Maximum successful pursuit by #DPWorldILT20! 🥵
Sharjah Warriorz bag 2️⃣ points!

The innings was headlined by Avishka Fernando, and the home side chased down the target in cancer. Batmanship of the highest order! 🔝#SWvDC #All for cricket pic.twitter.com/R0csU3mIQX

– International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 17, 2025

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