ILT20 2025, Match 3 Review: Tom Kohler-Cadmore's heroic knock seals last-ball victory for Sharjah Warriorz

Fans at the Dubai International Stadium were treated to yet another dramatic finish on Sunday, January 12 evening as Sharjah Warriorz registered a three-wicket victory against the Gulf Giants in the match no. 3 of the ILT20 2025.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore was the standout performer in a match that went down to the last ball. He finished unbeaten on 83 runs from 56 balls with six fours and four sixes to steer the Warriorz to their target of 175. In a tense final over, Tom Kohler-Cadmore held his nerve to secure the 10 runs needed, guiding the Warriorz to victory off the last ball in a thrilling finish.

Kohler-Cadmore's exploits were complemented by a breezy knock of 45 runs from UAE’s Rohan Mustafa as the pair put on a 105-run partnership. The Warriorz endured a few anxious moments in the final over, but a composed Kohler-Cadmore helped them sail through and secure the two points.

Earlier in the evening, the Giants did well to recover from a tepid start. Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Cox and Shimron Hetmyer put up scores of 46, 38 and 36 runs respectively to place the Giants at 174/7. Meanwhile, Tim Southee led the Sharjah Warriorz bowling attack with enviable figures of 3 for 30.

Following his innings, Player of the Match Tom Kohler-Cadmore said, “It is great to get off with a win. I would have been devastated had we not got over the line. The pitch played well once you got your eye in, it was easier to hit.”

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Brief Scores

Sharjah Warriorz beatt Gulf Giants by three wickets

Gulf Giants 174/7 in 20 overs (Rehan Ahmed 46, Jordan Cox 38, Shimron Hetmyer 36, Tim Southee 3 for 30)

Sharjah Warriorz 175/7 in 20 overs (Tom Kohler-Cadmore 83 not out, Rohan Mustafa 45, Mark Adair 2 for 22, Blessing Muzarabani 2 for 27)