Royal Desert Champs beat Yas Lions by 39 runs

Brandon King’s 66 off 28 laid the foundation as Royal Desert Champs posted 136/4, and Naseem Shah’s 3/17 led the defence as Yas Lions fell 39 runs short at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Royal Desert Champs batted first and finished on 136/4 in their 10 overs. King made 66 off 28, Nicholas Pooran scored 26 off 11 and Philip Salt added 24 off 12, while Gulbadin Naib was 9 not out off 2. Jason Holder (1/18), Akeal Hosein (1/29) and David Willey (1/33) each took a wicket for Yas Lions.

Yas Lions were set 137 to win but reached only 97/6 in reply. Tom Moores top-scored with 40 not out off 21 and Karim Janat made 32 off 13. Naseem Shah led the Royal Desert Champs attack with 3/17, supported by Maheesh Theekshana (1/13) and Chris Jordan (1/17).

Royal Desert Champs’ 136/4 proved more than enough as they held Yas Lions to 97/6 and won by 39 runs.