NEW DELHI: Dubai Capitals on Sunday emerged victorious in the ILT20 final, defeating the Desert Vipers by four wickets at the Dubai International Stadium.
The champions Dubai Capitals secured USD 700,000 in prize money, while the runners-up Desert Vipers received USD 300,000.
Outstanding performers of the season were awarded with signature ILT20 belts, each carrying a prize of USD 15,000.
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Dubai Capitals’ batsman Shai Hope dominated with his exceptional batting performance, earning the Green Belt for the season’s top batter.
The White Belt for the leading bowler went to MI Emirates’ Fazalhaq Farooqi for his impressive bowling display.
Sam Curran of Desert Vipers demonstrated exceptional all-round skills, earning the Red Belt as the most valuable player through his contributions with both bat and ball.
MI Emirates’ Muhammad Waseem maintained his position as the leading UAE player, winning the Blue Belt for the third straight season.
Red Belt – Most Valuable Player
Sam Curran delivered a stellar performance for the Desert Vipers in the final, scoring a crucial 62-run innings and taking Shai Hope’s key wicket.
His tournament stats included 387 runs from 12 innings, with five unbeaten performances, along with seven wickets including a standout 3 for28 against the Gulf Giants.
The Red Belt competition saw an intense rivalry, with Curran claiming victory over Dubai Capitals’ Gulbadin Naib by a slim margin.
Naib put up impressive numbers with 381 runs, four half-centuries, and 11 wickets throughout the tournament.
Green Belt – Best Batter
In a thrilling conclusion to the race for the Green Belt, Shai Hope emerged victorious over MI Emirates’ Tom Banton on the final day.
Hope accumulated 527 runs at an average of 58.55 in 12 innings, including a crucial 43-run knock in the final, surpassing Banton’s total of 493 runs.
Both players achieved the distinction of being the only centurions of the season, with Banton making ILT20 history by becoming the first player to score two centuries in the tournament.
White Belt – Best Bowler
Fazalhaq Farooqi dominated the quest for the White Belt, with 21 wickets in eleven matches. His haul was bolstered by the best bowling figures in ILT20 history, when Farooqi secured 5 for 16 runs against Dubai Capitals in the season opener.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Jason Holder finished behind Farooqi with 17 wickets in ten matches.
Blue Belt – Best UAE Player
UAE cricket star Mohammad Waseem claimed the Blue Belt for Best UAE Player for the third straight season.
The opening batsman amassed 183 runs across 10 matches and hit 13 sixes.
Waseem topped a competitive field that included Muhammad Rohid Khan and Aayan Afzal Khan, who each took 10 wickets during the season.
