Ajman Bolts claimed a 31-run win over Bangla Tigers in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament held at Zayed Cricket Stadium. The team displayed an impressive performance, led by England’s Alex Hales, who played a match-winning knock.
Batting first, Ajman Bolts posted a massive 133/1 in 10 overs, with Alex Hales smashing an unbeaten 75 runs off 30 balls. His innings included 6 sixes and 6 fours, setting a strong foundation. Contributions from Shevon Daniel (27 off 18) and Jimmy Neesham (20 off 13)* added to the solid total.
In response, Bangla Tigers struggled to build momentum, losing wickets consistently and stumbling to 55/5. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan tried to revive the chase with an unbeaten 29 off 19 balls, but his efforts fell short. The team managed to score 102/6 by the end of their innings.
For Ajman Bolts, Muhammad Mohsin took two wickets, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jimmy Neesham, and Dunith Wellalage chipped in with one wicket each, ensuring a strong bowling performance.
This win marked Ajman Bolts’ second victory in the tournament. Both teams have played five matches so far, with two wins each.
Upcoming Matches
- Bangla Tigers face Deccan Gladiators on Thursday.
- Ajman Bolts will play against Northern Warriors on Friday.