Twitter reactions: Deccan Gladiators clinch their 3rd Abu Dhabi T10 League title with win over Morrisville Samp Army in a one-sided final

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In the finale of 8th edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the Deccan Gladiators clinched a commanding eight-wicket victory over Morrisville Samp Army.

This dominant performance underlined the Gladiators’ superiority in the shortest format, as they lifted their third Abu Dhabi T10 League trophy and cemented their place as the most successful team in the tournament’s history. Jos Buttler‘s stellar tournament contributions, amassing 242 runs in 9 matches, played a crucial role in their successful campaign as he was named Player of the Tournament. The Gladiators’ triumph further solidifies their legacy as the premier team of the tournament.

Morrisville Samp Army struggles to build momentum

In the match after winning the toss, the Gladiators opted to bowl, a decision that paid dividends as Samp Army managed 104/7 in their allotted 10 overs. Opener Faf du Plessis anchored the innings with a gritty 34 off 23 balls, smashing 5 fours and a six. Andries Gous provided a brief but impactful cameo, scoring 21 off just 9 balls, including 2 sixes and a four. However, the Gladiators’ disciplined bowling attack, led by right-arm medium-fast bowler Richard Gleeson, restricted the Samp Army to a below-par total. Gleeson finished with impressive figures of 2 wickets for 16 runs in his two-over spell, earning him the Player of the Match award.

A historic triumph for the Deccan Gladiators 

Chasing 105, the Gladiators made their intentions clear from the outset. Openers Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Nicholas Pooran unleashed an aggressive batting display, putting the Samp Army bowlers under immediate pressure. Pooran smashed 28 off just 10 balls before being dismissed, while Kohler-Cadmore continued his blistering form. His unbeaten 56 off 21 balls, laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes, ensured the Gladiators crossed the finish line with ease. Buttler, chipped in with a quick 12 off 5 balls to seal the victory.

The Samp Army bowlers struggled to contain the Gladiators’ onslaught. While Amir Hamza and Isuru Udana managed a wicket apiece, their efforts were insufficient to halt the rampant Gladiators, who reached the target in just 6.5 overs.

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