Desert Vipers dominate ILT20 2025 with four consecutive wins, driven by exceptional bowling from Lockie Ferguson, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Mohammad Amir. Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, and Tom Banton impress with the bat. Fazalhaq Farooqi leads as the top bowler with 11 wickets. MI Emirates and other teams remain in tight competition for playoff spots.
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