Abu Dhabi
Northern Warriors improved their chances of qualification for the playoffs in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, the eighth edition of the league, with a 9-wicket win over Ajman Bolts at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday. Kiwi speedster Trent Boult and Afghan pacer Azmatullah Omarzai were the start performs for the Warriors, as the duo picked up 2 wickets each, giving away just 7 and 10 runs, respectively.
On the back of the duo’s efforts, the Warriors restricted the Bolts to 80/6 in 10 overs, setting themselves up for an easy run-chase.
Despite losing the early wicket of Kiwi batter Colin Munro, who was cleaned up by Muhamad Mohsin for 13 runs, Finn Allen and West Indies international Brandon King stitched a solid partnership to take their team home. While the New Zealand international Allen scored 41in 23 balls, King scored 23 in 21 balls as Warriors won the match in just 7.4 overs.