Sharjah Warriors go down without a fight against Gulf Giants in ILT20 final league game

Sharjah Warriors go down without a fight against Gulf Giants in ILT20 final league game

A five-wicket haul from David Wiese and lack of application from Sharjah Warriors’ batters ensured the hosts go down without a fight and create an easy passage to Dubai Capitals into the play-offs of the DP World ILT20 inaugural season on Monday. Warriors, who had to win the match to stay in the tournament, didn’t show the desired intentions, while Giants, who have already advanced to the next stage, played as if their life depended on this game. After skittling out Sharjah for a paltry 107 in 18.3 overs, Giants skipper James Vince and Colin de Grandhomme took their time to post a 50-run partnership for the second wicket off 47 balls, that set the base for Giants to coast to the top of the league table. Put in to bat, Sharjah were in a hurry to score on an easy wicket. But there is a caveat. It’s easy after spending some time, assisting the batters once they get the measure of the pace and the bounce. The pitch was so flat and smooth that one could see the reflection of the batters on it. Unfortunately, what one could not see is the true reflection of the Sharjah’s batters, who