Dubai’s Desert Vipers suffer second straight Global Super League defeat despite posting massive total
LONDON: The Desert Vipers suffered a dramatic two-wicket defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League on Sunday, despite posting a massive total.
The Vipers amassed 205 for six from their 20 overs, becoming the first team to pass 200 in the competition and eclipsing the previous record of 196 set by Guyana Amazon Warriors in last season’s final.
However, the defending champions mounted a remarkable comeback after slumping to 95 for seven, with Romario Shepherd smashing 52 from just 21 balls and sharing a match-winning 91-run partnership with Mohammad Nabi, who finished unbeaten on 40, to seal victory with three balls remaining.
The defeat followed the Vipers’ 38-run loss to Lahore Qalandars, leaving them needing victories over the San Francisco Unicorns and Perth Scorchers to keep their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive.
