Jos Buttler played a scorching innings. — Supplied photo
The opening night of Abu Dhabi T10 was a showcase of batting prowess, with the final match between Chennai Brave Jaguars and Deccan Gladiators witnessing a staggering 18 sixes between the two teams. The Deccan Gladiators, last year's runners-up, clinched victory thanks to a magical partnership between Jos Buttler and Tom Kohler-Cadmore in a high-scoring run chase. Chasing 142, Buttler's unbeaten 62 off 24 balls was instrumental in setting up the win for his side. With four fours and six sixes in his innings, the English batter, along with opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore (51 off 24 balls), relentlessly attacked the opposition, keeping the target within reach throughout the chase. The Gladiators won the match by seven wickets with three balls remaining.
Earlier, dynamic Chris Lynn and dependable Rassie van der Dussen scored fiery half-centuries to help Chennai Brave Jaguars post 142 on board in 10 overs. While Lynn remained unbeaten on 68 off 28 balls, van der Dussen smashed 62 off 29. In another match, Morrisville Samp Army started their season with a narrow win against Bangla Tigers, despite a memorable innings from Dasun Shanaka. The right-handed batter hammered a 27-ball 62 on Thursday, including six sixes and four fours. Shanaka's power-hitting, characterized by innovative shots, helped the Tigers post a solid total of 106/1 in 10 overs. However, the Tigers couldn't hold off Samp Army, who won the match by six wickets, with Jack Taylor and Karim Janat stitching a crucial 43-run partnership to chase down the total with three balls to spare.
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