Sherfane Rutherford’s 17-ball 46* was in vain as his Northern Warriors were defeated by nine wickets by the New York Strikers in Abu Dhabi T10 action at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Rutherford hit two fours and five sixes to help the Warriors post 111-3 from their 10 overs after being put in to bat by the Strikers.

Finn Allen provided a good foundation for Rutherford’s late blitz with his 30 off 15 balls at the top of the innings.

The Strikers bowling was led by Sunil Narine’s 2-16 from two overs.

Sri Lankan Kusal Perera then put the Warriors bowlers to the sword on his way to 74* off just 27 balls to lead the Strikers to victory, hitting six fours and seven sixes as New York reached 112-1 off just eight overs.

Asif Ali made 21* in support of Perera.

Azmatullah Omarzai took 1-13 from two overs in the midst of the carnage.

The Strikers now have three wins and three losses from their six games and find themselves fifth on the points standings with six points.