The Dubai Capitals clinched the ILT20 trophy on Sunday in a thrilling final against Desert Vipers, driven by Rovman Powell's 63 off 38 balls and Sikandar Raza's explosive 34 off 12. Despite losing early wickets, the Capitals chased down the Vipers' 189/5 with their explosive bating delivering a four-wicket win.
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