Dubai, September 03, 2025: The third edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament will see Sharjah Warriorz Development face Desert Vipers Development in the Final. The Warriorz advanced after defeating Gulf Giants Development, while the Vipers overcame Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development in the Semi-Finals. The title clash is scheduled for later today at 7pm at the ICC Academy in Dubai.":6,"335551620":6}"="">

On Tuesday evening, the Desert Vipers Development defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development by five runs to storm into the Final. The Vipers posted an imposing 201/8 in 20 overs. Skipper Tanish Suri (34 off 26) and Usman Pandit (46 off 29) built a 73-run partnership for the second wicket to set the foundation before Basil Hameed (53 off 26) top scored with six fours and two sixes. Shahid Iqbal (2/29), Ibrar Ahmed (2/38) and Sanchit Sharma (2/37) led the Knight Riders’ endeavours with the ball. ":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Despite losing Ronak Panoly early (13 off 6), Ahmed Tariq (89 off 48) and Sagar Kalyan (49 off 36) put on 99 runs in just 58 balls to ensure Knight Riders were on course throughout the innings. Tariq found boundaries at will, thumping nine fours and four sixes. ":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Even after both batters had been dismissed, the Knight Riders needed only 15 runs in the final two overs with five wickets in hand. Khuzaima Tanveer (3/28) then turned the tide with a shrewd 19th over, that saw two wickets and only two runs conceded. ":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Hafiz Almas Ayub (4/18) who had been lethal throughout the innings then defended 13 runs in the final over, giving away only six runs. ":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Earlier in the day, Sharjah Warriorz Development romped into the Final following an 86-run victory against Gulf Giants Development. It was skipper Rohan Mustafa’s spectacular knock of 93 runs off 45 balls that propelled the Warriorz to 197/9. Rohan combined with fellow opener Adeeb Usmani (24 off 20) to put on 101 runs inside nine overs. Mustafa eventually perished in the 14th over after he had struck nine fours and five sixes. Yasir Kaleem (22 off 13) also chipped in while Muhammed Uzair Khan (3/38), Zahid Ali (2/37), and Nawodya Wijayakumar (2/20) were among the wickets for the Giants.":6,"335551620":6}"="">

In response, the Gulf Giants Development bundled out for 111 in just 13.1 overs. Junaid Khan Afridi (20 off 10), Jonathan Figy (22 off 15), Muhammad Aftab Alam (24 off 23) and Muhammad Aftab Javed (27 off 11) all made starts but neither batter could make it count on the day. Rohan Mustafa capped off an all-round performance with figures of 2/29 while Haider Razzaq and Umair Ali returned 3/22 and 2/34 respectively. ":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Brief Scores":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Desert Vipers Development beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development by five runs.":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Desert Vipers Development 201/8 in 20 overs (Basil Hameed 53, Usman Pandit 46, Tanish Suri 34; Shahid Iqbal 2/29, Sanchit Sharma 2/37, Ibrar Ahmed 2/38) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development 196/9 in 20 overs (Ahmed Tariq 89, Sagar Kalyan 49; Hafiz Almas Ayub 4/18, Khuzaima Tanveer 3/28)":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Sharjah Warriorz Development beat Gulf Giants Development by 86 runs.":6,"335551620":6}"="">

Sharjah Warriorz Development 197/9 in 20 overs (Rohan Mustafa 93, Adeeb Usmani 24, Yasir Kaleem 22; Muhammed Uzair Khan 3/38, Zahid Ali 2/37, Nawodya Wijayakumar 2/20) Gulf Giants Development 111 all out in 13.1 overs (Muhammad Aftab Javed 27, Muhammad Aftab Alam 24, Jonathan Figy 22; Haider Razzaq 3/22, Umair Ali 2/34, Rohan Mustafa 2/29)":6,"335551620":6}"="">