The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders take on the Sharjah Warriors next in their second game of the season. Despite not having the start they wanted, ADKR fought hard in the previous game. Spirited performances from Phil Salt & Andre Russell gave ADKR a chance to come close to victory. The Knight Riders will be looking forward to making a strong comeback in this next encounter against the Sharjah Warriors and get their first win of the season. The team will be aiming to pick the positives from the last game and move forward in the winning direction.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
Both the teams are tied at a 2-2 scoreline when it comes to head to head records. In each of their victories, both the teams have managed to pick up victories while chasing and this will be an important aspect to keep in mind for these two teams. ADKR will be out to pick up their first win and in due course will be aiming to hand the Warriors their first loss.
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PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Phil Salt
Phil Salt started off the season With a rollicking innings filled with a excellent stroke-making and a lot of responsibility. Salt’s undefeated knock of 71 too ADKR to a competitive total. Salt will be looking to continue his merry way in the upcoming match and aim to play another top notch innings, to help his team pick up the first win of the tournament.
Alishan Sharafu
Youngster Alishan Sharafu, who showed a lot of potential in the last season for ADKR, carried forward his good form in the previous game as well. A very well composed knock saw him playing second fiddle to Salt & stitching a crucial partnership just when the team required. Despite moving down the order, Sharafu continued his attacking approach and punished the loose balls before he selflessly retired out himself to allow Andre Russell to take charge in the death overs. Alishan will be looking forward to playing another such terrific innings and taking his team towards victory.
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ADKR will be raring to take the field for this next game and pick up 2 important points and make a spirited comeback. Head Coach DJ Bravo along with skipper Sunil Narine will be aiming to help the team make a quick turnaround and pick up the first win of the season. All in all, we are in for an exciting contest at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium where two top teams are ready to clash.
