Deccan Gladiators dominated Bangla Tigers in a commanding 9-wicket victory during the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament at Zayed Cricket Stadium. The Gladiators' bowlers were in top form, completely outclassing the Tigers' batting lineup.
The Tigers' innings got off to a poor start, losing their first wicket with just 10 runs on the board. They struggled throughout, finishing at 72/6 in their 10 overs. Iftikhar Ahmed top-scored with 19 off 14, while Shakib Al Hasan contributed 16* off 23 and Rashid Khan made 12* off 8.
The Deccan Gladiators' bowlers were the stars of the show. Richard Gleeson took three wickets for just 11 runs in two overs, Maheesh Theekshana claimed 2/21 in two overs, and Usman Tariq picked up one wicket for 16 runs.
In reply, Deccan Gladiators lost Tom Kohler-Cadmore early for 9, but Nicholas Pooran and Jos Buttler ensured no further wickets fell. Pooran smashed an unbeaten 36 off 13, including five sixes, while Buttler hit a 13-ball 29*, with three sixes and a four, guiding their team to victory in the sixth over.
This win propelled the Gladiators to the top of the points table with five wins from six matches and 10 points. Bangla Tigers slipped to 8th place with just two wins and four points from six games.
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