Abu Dhabi, Nov 29 (NationPress) The Northern Warriors significantly enhanced their prospects of reaching the playoffs in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, the league's eighth season, with a commanding nine-wicket victory against the Ajman Bolts at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday. The seasoned New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult and Afghan speedster Azmatullah Omarzai were the standout players for the Warriors, each securing two wickets while conceding only seven and ten runs, respectively.

Thanks to their impressive bowling displays, the Warriors limited the Bolts to a total of 80 runs for the loss of six wickets in just 10 overs, setting up a straightforward chase for victory.

Even though they lost the early wicket of Kiwi batsman Colin Munro, who was dismissed by Muhamad Mohsin for 13 runs, Finn Allen and West Indies star Brandon King formed a strong partnership to guide their team to victory. Allen, the New Zealand international, scored 41 runs off 23 balls, while King contributed 23 runs off 21 balls, leading the Warriors to win the match in a mere 7.4 overs.

Chennai Brave Jaguars Pull Off Upset Against UP Nawabs

The in-form UP Nawabs faced a setback against the Chennai Brave Jaguars, who secured their first win of this tournament season. Nawabs' captain Rahmanullah Gurbaz delivered another explosive performance, scoring 41 runs off just 17 balls, helping his team set a daunting total of 124 runs for 4 wickets in 10 overs.

In pursuit of 125 runs, Rassie van der Dussen showcased his batting prowess, scoring an unbeaten 92 runs off 41 balls, enabling Chennai to clinch a 10-wicket victory. The South African hit seven sixes and eight fours during his innings, achieving a striking rate of 224.39.

On the other end, Josh Brown played a supportive role, adding 21 runs off 17 balls, as the pair completed the chase in just 9.2 overs.