SHARJAH: Sharjah Warriorz continued their strong start to the International League T20 season with an 11-run victory over Gulf Giants at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday, making it two wins from two matches.
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A composed batting effort led by Tom Abell, followed by disciplined bowling from Matheesha Pathirana and Wasim Akram, proved decisive as the Warriorz successfully defended a total of 174.
Abell anchored the innings with a well-judged 68 off 41 balls, striking five fours and three sixes.
After an early loss of Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abell seized control in the powerplay, lifting the tempo with a 19-run over off Fred Klaassen. He later found valuable support from James Rew, who contributed 39, as the pair added 71 runs to stabilize the innings.
