Record Low: De Kock, Bravo, Powell's Delhi Bulls Collapse at Abu Dhabi T10
- Posted on December 5, 2023
- Sports
- By Arijit Dutta
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In the Abu Dhabi T10 League clash, Delhi Bulls suffered a monumental collapse against New York Strikers, recording the lowest-ever score of 31. Akeal Hosein's outstanding performance, taking 3/7, dismantled the Bulls' famed lineup, including de Kock, Bravo, and Powell. Strikers Rahmanullah Gurbaz's unbeaten 50 led them to victory, securing their place at the league's top with three wins.

New
York Strikers scripted a historic moment in the Abu Dhabi T10 League by
decimating the celebrated batting order of Delhi Bulls, resulting in the
league's lowest-ever score of 31 runs. This colossal collapse came on the heels
of the Bulls' recent defeat against the Morrisville Samp Army, painting a grim
picture for the team's campaign.
The match, played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, December 4, showcased Akeal Hosein's brilliance. The Strikers' bowler ravaged the Bulls' lineup, dismissing key players like Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw, and Dwayne Bravo, registering exceptional figures of 3/7. Hosein's display of skill and precision became the cornerstone of the Strikers' dominance.
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From
the outset, Hosein demonstrated his prowess by dismissing Johnson Charles in
the opening over and swiftly removing James Vince on the next ball, leaving the
Bulls staggering at 1/2. Mohammad Amir's subsequent over added to the Bulls'
miseries, claiming the crucial wicket of Rossouw, further deepening their
collapse.
Chamika
Karunaratne capitalized on the situation, clearing up the remaining Bulls'
lineup and clinching all three pivotal wickets. Surprisingly, the Strikers,
despite posting a modest 98 runs, emerged victorious by a substantial 67-run
margin, showcasing the tournament's unpredictability.
Rahmanullah
Gurbaz's undefeated 50 off 24 balls bolstered the Strikers' innings, enabling
them to reach a defendable total. The Bulls, on the other hand, faced their
second consecutive defeat, while the Strikers soared to the top of the table
with an impressive net run rate, securing their place as the team to beat in
the tournament.