UAE clinched a thrilling two-run victory over Kuwait in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship (GCC) final. Alishan Sharafu and Tanish Suri provided crucial runs for UAE. Meet Bhavsar's 72 almost led Kuwait to victory. The match went down to the wire. Muhammad Jawadullah held his nerve in the final over. UAE secured their first ILT20 GCC title.
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