“It’s Stuff Of Dreams”: Sikandar Raza After Leading Dubai Capitals To Victory vs Desert Vipers

Sikander Raza was in his greatest type because the Dubai Capitals secured an vital victory over the Desert Vipers within the ILT20 conflict on the Dubai International Stadium. Chasing 171 for victory, Raza hit a six within the final ball of the match to assist his group within the race for the playoffs. Speaking concerning the second that he received his group the match, the Zimbabwean all-rounder mentioned, “It’s the stuff of dreams. From my point of view, we needed this win to stay alive in the competition. And a win like that goes a long way to boost our confidence. It has suddenly made us believe that we can win from any position. We are confident that we can make it to the semifinals. Going into the game against MI Emirates, we have a chance to stay in the hunt for the playoffs because of this win.”

Raza additionally revealed his ideas throughout such a crunch second within the tie, “When 2 balls were remaining, and we needed 6 runs for the win, I just wanted to put the ball through extra cover, but Ali Naseer bowled a good slower which bounced on me, which I missed. From there, it was just Do-Or-Die, with my back against the wall. In that situation, I decided to give it my best.”

Young UAE bowler Ali Naseer, who was hit for a six within the closing ball of the match, acquired motivation from Raza, “I feel sorry for the young lad as well. My advice to him is that we have all been in that situation through our cricketing careers. At just 19, bowling the final over of the match takes immense courage. Keep your head up, brother, you’ve got a great future ahead of you.”

Dubai Capitals’ closing sport of the league stage is in opposition to MI Emirates on Saturday, February 10, as they chase a spot within the playoffs.

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