The final of the ILT20 tournament was a highly anticipated match between Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants. Both teams had worked hard throughout the tournament to reach the final and were eager to bring home the trophy. In the end, it was the Gulf Giants who emerged victorious and lifted the coveted trophy.
The Desert Vipers took the first strike and managed to post a decent total of 146/8 in their innings, thanks in large part to a strong performance from Wanindu Hasaranga. Hasaranga played an aggressive innings, scoring 55 runs off just 27 balls and helping his team reach a competitive total. Sam Billings also contributed with 31 runs off 29 balls. However, the Desert Vipers were kept in check by some tight bowling from Carlos Brathwaite, who took three wickets for the Gulf Giants.
In reply, the Gulf Giants got off to a flying start, with opener Chris Lynn playing an innings of pure class. He remained not out on 72 runs off 50 balls, hitting 9 fours and 1 six along the way. Gerhard Erasmus also chipped in with 30 runs off 33 balls. With Lynn and Erasmus at the crease, the Gulf Giants were well on their way to victory. In the end, it was Shimron Hetmyer who took the team over the line with a blistering innings of 25 runs off just 13 balls, not out.
The Gulf Giants’ win was a result of a collective effort, with every player contributing in their own way. The bowlers kept the Desert Vipers in check and the batsmen chased down the target with ease. The team put in a dominant performance and deservedly lifted the trophy.
Concluding the ILT20 final, it was an exciting match that saw the Gulf Giants emerge as the champions. Chris Lynn’s innings of 72 runs and Shimron Hetmyer’s quickfire 25 runs were the standout performances, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Sam Billings also contributed well with the bat for the Desert Vipers. The Gulf Giants’ victory was a testament to the hard work and determination they had put in throughout the tournament. They put on a dominant display and deservedly lifted the trophy.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Gulf Giants’ win in ILT20 Final:
Champions aren't made in a day, and the @GulfGiants have proven it! A special shout-out to our Head Coach Andy Flower for the unwavering efforts of team and duas of all my fans. Here's to winning the ILT20 Inaugural ? pic.twitter.com/YBh1XTrDVl
— Qais Ahmad (@imqaisahmadd) February 12, 2023
Yet another tournament for Andy flower. The Gulf giants are the inaugural @ilt20official champions. Congratulations to them! @ilt20onzee#DVvGG #CricketOnZee #BawaalFinalWeek #PehlaBawaalChampion pic.twitter.com/W8Z5JtjYWt
— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) February 12, 2023
Hasaranga in knock-outs in ILT20:
31(20) & 3/36(4) in Qualifier 1
55(27) & 1/28(4) in Final pic.twitter.com/vihLHfOlPG— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 12, 2023
Interesting Observation:-
Winner of BBL- Scorchers-
Orange JerseyWinner of SA20-Sunrisers-
Orange JerseyWinners of ILT20-Gulf Giants-
Orange County again ? https://t.co/Nmy7tO7WkM— SN (@Alvorny) February 13, 2023
RaGa : Ye bhi Adani ko de diya, Modi ji sab kuch Adani ko de rhe hai !
— Harsh Tegta (@tegtaharsh97) February 12, 2023
Hasranga deserve better ipl team
— . (@AltofLeg) February 12, 2023
James vince: part of winning team gulf giants ilt20
Andew tye:part of winning team Scorches bbl
James fuller:part of winning team sunrises eastern sat 20
All these guys are part of a team which will take part of a psl ?
2nd trophy for them coming soon seeing their luck ?? pic.twitter.com/hp1Y47CRkC— HANAN MALIK (@maliksahaab_005) February 12, 2023
Congrats ??????
— Dawood Ahmadzai (@DawoodAhmadzai_) February 12, 2023
