DUBAI: The Desert Vipers claimed their maiden International League T20 crown on Sunday night after a commanding 46-run victory over MI Emirates in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium.
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Led by skipper Sam Curran’s unbeaten 74, the Vipers posted an imposing 182 for 4 before producing a disciplined bowling display to dismiss MI Emirates for 136 in 18.3 overs.
The triumph earned the Vipers a $700,000 prize along with the Black Belt, while runners-up MI Emirates collected $300,000.
Curran’s match-winning knock came off 51 balls and featured eight fours and two sixes. He was well supported by Max Holden (41 off 32) and Dan Lawrence (23 off 15), whose late acceleration ensured a strong finish. David Payne led the bowling effort with 3 for 42, while Naseem Shah (3/18), Usman Tariq (2/20) and Khuzaima Tanveer (2/22) kept MI Emirates under constant pressure.
