Imran Tahir’s brilliant bowling routs Shakib Al Hasan’s Dubai Capitals

Dubai Capitals crumbled to a 57-run defeat against Guyana Amazon Warriors in a crucial Global Super League match, undone by the wily spin of Imran Tahir.

Despite playing at home, Guyana were under early pressure at 27 for 3 after losing the toss and batting first. But England’s Moeen Ali and West Indian Sherfane Rutherford steadied the innings. Moeen played a calm, mature knock of 40 off 38 balls without taking big risks, while Rutherford added a crucial 33 from 23 deliveries. Their partnership allowed Guyana to recover and set a competitive target.

Late fireworks came from Romario Shepherd, who smashed 15 off just 9 balls, helping Guyana post 138 runs. Apart from those three, no other batter settled in. For Dubai, Canadian pacer Kaleem Sana shone with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 31 runs in his 4 overs, including excellent death bowling.

In reply, Dubai Capitals never found momentum. Their openers fell cheaply, and Romario Shepherd’s double strike in one over, combined with Dwaine Pretorius’ tight bowling, deepened their woes.

But it was veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir who stole the show. Mixing googlies and sharp turn, he dismantled Dubai’s middle and lower order. Tahir finished with stunning figures of 4 for 12 in 3.4 overs, sealing the collapse.

Shakib Al Hasan had another poor outing for Dubai. He managed just 4 runs off 5 balls before falling to Moeen Ali and remained wicketless with the ball, conceding 21 runs in his 4 overs.

Dubai’s only resistance came from Dickwella (26) and Atal, who briefly sparked hope with a 27-run stand in just 12 balls. But from 36 for 1, they slumped to 66 for 8, ending all chances. Ultimately, Dubai were bowled out for 81 in just 15.4 overs.

With this win, Guyana Amazon Warriors climbed to the top of the table with 4 points from two consecutive victories. Meanwhile, back-to-back defeats leave Dubai Capitals languishing near the bottom.