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The Desert Vipers claimed their first-ever DP World ILT20 title after defeating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night. The champions walked away with USD 700,000 and the Black Belt, while runners-up MI Emirates earned USD 300,000.
Vipers captain Sam Curran led from the front with a superb unbeaten 74 off 51 balls, supported by Max Holden (41) and Dan Lawrence (23), as the team posted a competitive 182/4. The bowling unit then delivered a clinical performance, with Naseem Shah (3/18), Usman Tariq (2/20) and Khuzaima Tanveer (2/22) dismantling the MI Emirates chase, restricting them to 136.
Curran capped off a memorable tournament by winning both the Red Belt (Most Valuable Player) and the Green Belt (Best Batter), finishing the season with 397 runs, three half-centuries, seven wickets and 10 catches.
The final was preceded by a spectacular fireworks and drone show, creating a festive atmosphere ahead of the season’s showpiece match. With consistent performances throughout the tournament, the Desert Vipers sealed a historic triumph and etched their name into ILT20 history
