New Delhi: In a lighthearted moment during the 18th match of the ILT20 2025 on January 25, 2025, Pakistan’s prominent wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan found himself in a funny situation. Playing for the Desert Vipers against the Sharjah Warriors, Azam was positioned behind the stumps as the wicketkeeper. During the 18th over of the Sharjah Warriors’ innings, a minor miscommunication occurred between batters Ashton Agar and Luke Wells, leading both players to arrive at the non-striker’s end simultaneously.
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What initially appeared to be a straightforward run-out chance for the Desert Vipers quickly devolved into a series of blunders, with Azam becoming the focal point of the mishaps.
He tumbled on the ground close to the striker’s end, unable to gather the throw and complete the run-out. Inadequate support allowed the ball to escape further, enabling the batters to not only preserve their wickets but also score a few runs.
In the recent ILT20 Season 3 match, Alex Hales and Sam Curran led the Vipers to an impressive eight-wicket win against the Warriorz. The pair formed an exceptional partnership, scoring 128 runs off just 65 balls, transforming a target of 152 into an easy victory. Hales achieved his half-century in 36 balls, while Curran quickly reached his fifty in 33 balls. Their performance allowed the Vipers to secure the win in 14.5 overs, bringing them closer to the playoffs.
David Payne initiated the Vipers’ performance by taking two wickets in a strong opening spell. Khuzaima Tanveer from the UAE then dominated the middle and lower order, achieving an impressive four-wicket haul. Meanwhile, Jason Roy played a notable innings for the Warriorz, scoring 55 runs off 38 balls.
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