SWR vs GG 3rd match: Fans at the Dubai International Stadium were treated to another dramatic finale on Sunday, January 12 evening, as Sharjah Warriors cruised to a three-wicket win against the Gulf giants in the ILT20 2025 3rd match.
Sharjah Warriors Secure Thrilling Win in ILT20 2025 Third Place Match
Tom Koehler-Cadmore was outstanding in a match played to the last ball. He scored an unbeaten 83 off 56 balls with six fours and four sixes to help the Warriors reach the target of 175 runs. In a tense last over, Tom Koehler-Cadmore held his own to get the 10 runs required and the Warriors won in a thrilling finish off the last ball.
Kohler-Cadmore’s performance was complemented by UAE’s Rohan Mustafa’s 45-run knock as the pair put on a 105-run partnership. The Warriors faced some nervous moments in the final over, but Kohler-Cadmore’s calm innings helped them secure the two points
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Giants’ Recovery and Warriors’ Strong Bowling
Earlier in the evening, the Giants did well to recover from a poor opening performance. Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Cox and Shimron Hetmyer scored 46, 38 and 36 respectively to take the Giants to 174/7. Meanwhile, Tim Southee led the bowling for Sharjah Warriors with 3 wickets for 30 runs.
After his innings, man of the match Tom Kohler-Cadmore said, “It’s great to get the win. If we hadn’t got over the line I would have been disappointed. Once you focus and play the pitch well, it’s easy to hit.
SWR vs GG Match Scoreboard: Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants (ILT20 2025)
| Team | Runs | Over | Key Players | Bowling Figures |
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| Gulf Giants | 174/7 | 20 overs | Rehan Ahmed 46, Jordan Cox 38, Shimron Hetmyer 36 | Tim Southee 3/30 |
| Sharjah Warriors | 175/7 | 20 overs | Tom Kohler-Cadmore 83*, Rohan Mustafa 45 | Mark Adair 2/22, Blessing Muzarbani 2/2 |
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