Gulf Giants Development Crowned Champions of DP World ILT20 Development Tournament
Umer Jamshaid | September 25, 2026 | 06:15 PM (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 25th Sep, 2026) DUBAI: Gulf Giants Development emerged victorious in the fourth edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament, defeating Desert Vipers Development by four wickets in a gripping final at the ICC Academy.
Batting first, Desert Vipers Development were bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs. Harshit Kaushik top-scored with 42 off 32, hitting two fours and three sixes, while Khuzaima Tanveer added a late flourish with 30 off 17, including three sixes. Israr Ahmad also contributed aggressively with 24 off 12 at the top of the order. However, Aayan Khan led the Giants' bowling attack with 3/33, while Hazret Luqman (2/30) claimed two wickets. Haider Razzaq's (1/14) economical spell was also crucial in restricting the Vipers.
Sagar Kalyan was named Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance, accumulating 280 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 189, including three half-centuries. Desert Vipers' Wali Muhammad Afridi topped the wicket-takers chart with 15 wickets in seven innings.
After the triumph, Gulf Giants Development captain Adeeb Usmani expressed his delight:
"It means a lot to me and my team. This year, the domestic standard of the DP World ILT20 is extremely high. Sagar Kalyan, Anshh Taandon, and Tanish Suri performed exceptionally with the bat, while Sohaib Khan played a crucial innings in the final."
"Our bowlers also did amazingly, which is why we could win the final. The management ensured we didn't feel pressured, so we approached the game normally, and the boys were able to showcase their skills."
Reflecting on the final, Vriitya Aravind, captain of Desert Vipers Development, said:
"We were perhaps 20 runs short. Our fast bowlers gave their best to keep us in contention, demonstrating that you can never give up. We got two early wickets, and there was always hope, but we ultimately fell short."
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