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[Watch] Akeal Hosein's 'Unplayable' Inswinger Shatters James Vince's Stumps In ILT20 Qualifier 1

image-lsmy7rt1Akeal Hosein was named the 'Player of the Match' (Twitter)

MI Emirates showcased their might during the ILT20 Qualifier 1 at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, outclassing Gulf Giants with a comprehensive 45-run victory. 

The highlight of the match, setting the tone for what was to come, was an exquisite delivery from West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein that sent the Giants' opener, James Vince, back to the pavilion without scoring.


Akeal Hosein dismisses James Vince for a golden duck

The match, anticipated to be a close contest, saw MI Emirates setting a competitive target of 164 runs. Doubts over their ability to defend this total were quickly dispelled in the very first ball of the Giants' innings.

Akeal Hosein, employing a round-the-wicket angle, delivered a gentle inswinger that deceived Vince. Attempting to drive through the cover, James Vince left a significant gap between bat and pad, allowing the ball to breach his defence and dismantle the top of the middle stump, marking his departure for a golden duck.

This early wicket proved to be a turning point, from which the Gulf Giants' innings never truly recovered.

Demonstrating relentless pressure, the MI Emirates' bowlers maintained a disciplined line and length, complemented by a fielding unit that seized every opportunity. The result was the Gulf Giants being bundled out for 118, cementing MI Emirates' passage to the final with an emphatic victory.

Hosein's performance was not just a moment of individual brilliance but a statement of intent from a team filled with T20 stars from around the globe. As MI Emirates looks ahead to the final with confidence, the Gulf Giants, not unnerved by the loss, will prepare for a showdown against Dubai Capitals in Qualifier 2, aiming for another shot at the ILT20 title.