Johnson Charles hit a belligerent 71 to help the Sharjah Warriorz defeat the Dubai Capitals by nine wickets in International League T20 (ILT20) action at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Charles’ knock came off just 33 balls and included three fours and eight massive sixes as the Warriorz needed just 11.5 overs to overhaul a target of 132, reaching 135-1.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore played an excellent hand in the chase as well with 54* off 32 deliveries as he and Charles put on 123 for the first wicket.

Earlier, the Capitals were restricted to 131-9 from their 20 overs thanks to some tight bowling from the Warriorz after they won the toss and chose to field.

Shai hope led the way at the top of the order with 45 but it came off 52 balls, putting the rest of the batsmen in a tough position in the back end.

Hope’s opening partner Adam Rossington made 37 off 23 balls while Rovman Powell, batting at number eight, made 32* off 16 deliveries including three fours and two sixes.

Rohan Mustafa took 2-12 off three overs while Adam Zampa supported with 2-28 from his four overs for the Warriorz.

Despite remaining at the bottom of the table, this win ended a streak of four straight losses for the Warriorz and sees them move level on points with the Gulf Giants on six points, two behind the Capitals in third.

Summarized scores:

Dubai Capitals 131-9 off 20 overs (Shai Hope 45, Adam Rossington 37, Rovman Powell 32*, Rohan Mustafa 2-21, Adam Zampa 2-28)

Sharjah Warriorz 135-1 off 20 overs (Johnson Charles 71, Tom Kohler-Cadmore 54*).