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ILT20 2025, Emirates vs Vipers Highlights: Tom Banton-Andre Fletcher’s 198-Run Partnership Devastates Vipers To 74/10



MI Emirates beats Desert Vipers in ILT20 2025 [Source: @MIEmirates/X.com]MI Emirates beats Desert Vipers in ILT20 2025 [Source: @MIEmirates/X.com]

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In a one-sided contest, MI Emirates beat Desert Vipers by a huge margin of 154 runs in 22nd match of ILT20 2025. Tom Banton and Andre Fletcher stitched a 198-run partnership and powered the Emirates to a massive total of 228 runs total in the first inning. The pressure of the steep target got the better of Desert Vipers as they were bowled out for just 74 runs, leading to a humiliating defeat.

Here's how MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers panned out in Abu Dhabi:

Emirates vs Vipers Highlights: Andre Fletcher-Tom Banton takes ILT20 by storm

MI Emirates batted first but opener Muhammad Waseem was undone by Mohammad Amir’s ripper to get bowled in the 3rd over of the powerplay. While Waseem’s wicket seemed like a significant setback, Tom Banton and Andre Fletcher unleashed their masterclass to script a record partnership.

Both batters applied themselves and took the Vipers’ bowling attack head-on. They piled up a mammoth 198 runs for the 2nd wicket, scripting a historic partnership of the ILT20 league’s history. While Fletcher hammered 96* off 50 balls, Banton slammed his second century of the ILT20 2025 season. He unfortunately got run out on 105 off just 55 balls, including seven towering maximums. 

Owing to the duo’s carnage, MI Emirates piled up a grand total of 228/2 at the end of the first 20 overs. For Desert Vipers, Sam Curran conceded 53 runs off his four overs whereas Khuzaima Tanveer leaked 45 runs.

Emirates vs Vipers Highlights: Rohid Khan, and Dan Mousley destroy Vipers

The pressure to chase 229 runs triggered a collapse in the second inning as Desert Vipers fell like a pack of cards. Rohid Khan dismissed dangerous Fakhar Zaman with an ordinary length ball. Fakhar went for a big shot but due to lack of footwork, he holed out to short cover to lose his wicket early.

His wicket triggered a collapse as Rohid and Alzarri Joseph dismantled the middle order and Desert Vipers were down to 32/5 in the powerplay. Needless to say, the chase was an impossible task and the Vipers collapsed further.

Emirates vs Vipers Highlights: Vipers face a humiliating defeat

Rohid Khan and Alzarri Joseph picked 3 wickets each whereas Fazal Farooqi and Dan Mousley chipped in with two wickets each to bowl out the Vipers for a low total of 74 runs. Besides skipper Sam Curran and Azam Khan, no batter scored in double digits. With that sensational bowling effort, MI Emirates secured a thumping 154-run win.