Despite a stellar bowling performance from Dushmantha Chameera, Dubai Capitals faced a tough loss to Sharjah Warriors in the DP World ILT20 clash on Monday. Chameera, who claimed four wickets, acknowledged the challenge posed by Johnson Charles, whose explosive innings of 93 off 51 ultimately led Sharjah Warriors to victory.
In a post-match statement, Chameera admitted, “Charles is an attacking player, and our mistake was bowling length balls that he dispatched to the boundary. Dew on the pitch after the tenth over worked against us.”
While Charles fell victim to Chameera’s bowling skills, the loss did not dampen the bowler’s optimism about his team’s overall performance. “It’s disappointing, considering our strong batting and fielding. We could’ve defended 170 runs,” said the right-armer.
Chameera also spoke warmly about sharing the dressing room and playing under the leadership of David Warner. “It’s a great experience being with players like David Warner, who has excelled in major leagues worldwide. The senior players bring a wealth of experience, and I’m enjoying my time with this team,” he concluded.
Looking ahead, Dubai Capitals are set to face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Thursday, January 25, aiming to bolster their position on the points table.
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