WATCH: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman undone by a sublime delivery from Mark Adair in ILT20 2025

Mark Adair provides a stunning opening blow for Giants of the Gulf on International League (IL)T20 2025 game against Desert Viper at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Mark Adair’s dream start sent Fakhar Zaman packing

Bowling the first ball of his spell, Adair played a length delivery around the stumps that went in, left Fakhar Zamanexplosive batter from Pakistan, thoroughly beaten. The ball zips off the bat, swinging through middle stump in a display of perfect seam and swing. Zaman, who made 7 runs off 6 balls, including a boundary, seemed surprised by the sharp movement inside and did little to counter it. There was a hint of an edge as the ball crashed into the stumps, but it didn’t detract from the sheer brilliance of the delivery.

This early wicket gave the Giants a much-needed boost, immediately putting the pressure on the Vipers in their chase. Adair’s ability to swing the ball with precision turned out to be the key moment of the game. Adair proceeds to kiss a stunning maiden, further adding to the Vipers’ troubles by eliminating the hero of the previous match, And Lawrencefor a duck.

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Desert Vipers in control against Gulf Giants in a low-scoring encounter

In the 5th match of ILT20 2025, Vipers took early command after winning the toss and elected to field. The Giants posted a paltry total of 119/9 in their allotted 20 overs, with the captain. James Vince anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 76 off 62 balls. However, lack of support from the other batters led to a low score. Lockie FergusonThe burning spell (3/22) and Mohammad Amir(2/23)’s disciplined bowling was instrumental in keeping the Giants at bay. In reply, Vipers reached 49/2 at half-time, with Alex Hales and Sam Curran strengthened the chase after Adair’s double strike in the second. Adair’s incredible spell of 2/12 off his four deliveries gave the Giants a glimmer of hope, but with 71 runs needed off 60 balls and an in-form Curran at the crease, the Vipers remained firm favorite to clinch the match.

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