The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi offered a shocking spectacle when Sharjah Warriors sharp Abu Dhabi Knights Riders for four wickets off the final ball in the 25th match ILT20 2025-26. A low-scoring thriller appeared repeatedly against Warriorz, anchored by James Rew and finished by Adil Rashidhe went for 135 to keep his playoff hopes alive.
Ethan D’Souza takes incredible diving catch to dismiss Unmukt Chand in ILT20 game
Having been reduced to 10 for 4 within the first four overs after a new-ball burst from Ahmed Taskin and Wasim AkramThe Knight Riders fought their way back through a stabilizing position between Sherfane Rutherford and Chand Unmukt. Rutherford’s 44 off 36 balls and Chand’s 24 off 22 deliveries rebuilt the innings from a dangerous 48 for 5 to 100 for 6, setting up a potential late surge.
That resurgence stopped dramatically on the 18th when Ethan D’Souza produced a stunning diving catch at deep mid-wicket to end Chand’s stay. Rashid bowled a googly at a baseline, Chand turned towards the leg-side fence and D’Souza, running hard to his left, lunged at full length to complete a two-handed grab inches from the turf, a moment that instantly went viral on highlight packages. The dismissal left Chand with 24 and Knight Riders slipping to 102 for 7 in 17.2 overs, once again exposing their fragile lower order.
Rashid, who had already drowned the score with his variations, took advantage of the advance to run down the tail. he eliminated Andre Russell for a 12-ball 18 with another boundary grab involving D’Souza, before Jason HeadlineThe six-ball 14 also finished deep, completing figures of 3 for 18, as the Knight Riders were restricted to 134 for 9. With just 6 extras and only one partnership crossing 50, the hosts finished under par despite late hitting from Russell and resistance from Rutherford.
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When fielding steals the show 🎬
D’Souza dives, Chand departs and pressure mounts on ADKR 👀#ILT20 pic.twitter.com/q1lNS9CODZ
– Fan Code (@FanCode) December 22, 2025
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Sharjah Warriorz claim victory in the last ball against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Chasing 135, Warriorz nervously started while Jason Headline and young ajay kumar hit inside the powerplay to eliminate Charles Johnson, Monan Patel and then Tom Abelleaving the visitors 44 for 3. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and captain Sikandar Raza focused on consolidation on an Abu Dhabi surface, pushing Warriorz to 51 for 3 in the nine-over strategic timeout and then to 78 for 4 after 14 overs, still needing 57 for 36.
The chase tilted towards Sharjah when Rew and Raza added a spirited 50-run stand off 32 balls, countering Russell and Olly Stone and taking calculated risks against Sunil Narine. Raza’s 28 off 25 with a four and a six finished at 122 for 5 at the end of Narine’s spell, but Rew held firm, finishing unbeaten on 42 off 29 balls with four fours and a six to keep the equation manageable at the death.
Knight Riders fought back with Holder’s elimination Dwaine Pretorius at 123 for 6, forcing Warriorz to find 12 runs in the final over with two new men, Rew and Rashid, at the crease. Russell’s over started well but a crucial no-ball and a deft late touch from Rashid took the game to the brink before Rew’s nerveless run ensured the target was reached from the last ball, sealing a 4-wicket win with scores level on the penultimate delivery. Rashid’s all-round impact (3 for 18 with the ball and 2 not out in the chase) earned him the Man of the Match award, while D’Souza’s spectacular catch provided the lasting image of a gripping finale of ILT20 under the lights of Abu Dhabi.
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