• Lahore's Sohail Akhtar celebrates reaching 100 in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Lahore's Sohail Akhtar celebrates reaching 100 in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Defenders' Colin Ingram makes 50 in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
    Defenders' Colin Ingram makes 50 in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
  • Lahore's Sohail Akhtar makes 100 in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire.
    Lahore's Sohail Akhtar makes 100 in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire.
  • Lahore's Shaheen Afridi takes the wicket of Yorkshire's Gary Ballance in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.
    Lahore's Shaheen Afridi takes the wicket of Yorkshire's Gary Ballance in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.
  • Yorkshire's Jonathan Tattersall is bowled in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire.
    Yorkshire's Jonathan Tattersall is bowled in the game between Lahore Qalandars and Yorkshire.
  • Aces' Graeme Beghin bats in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.
    Aces' Graeme Beghin bats in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.
  • Defenders' Kyle Abbott feels the heat in Abu Dhabi in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
    Defenders' Kyle Abbott feels the heat in Abu Dhabi in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
  • Aces' Rob O'Donnell bats in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
    Aces' Rob O'Donnell bats in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
  • Defenders' Noor-ul-Haq Malekzai is hit in the back in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
    Defenders' Noor-ul-Haq Malekzai is hit in the back in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
  • Ace's Jamie Brown takes the wicket of Defenders' Cameron Delport in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.
    Ace's Jamie Brown takes the wicket of Defenders' Cameron Delport in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.
  • Aces' Jamie Brown bowls in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
    Aces' Jamie Brown bowls in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders.
  • Aces' Ben Lister bowls Defenders Ramith Rambukwella in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.
    Aces' Ben Lister bowls Defenders Ramith Rambukwella in the game between Auckland Aces and the Boost Defenders in the Abu Dhabi T20 competition.

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Abu Dhabi T20 Day 2: Lowdown and predictions for Hobart v Lahore and Defenders v Titans

Both Lahore Qalandars and Boost Defenders can book their places in Saturday's final with victories in their respective group games on Friday at Zayed Cricket Stadium

Graham Caygill

October 14, 2018

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The second day of the inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy takes place on Friday at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Here is a lowdown on Friday's two games, match previews, and everything else you need to know.

Plus also check out the gallery of all the best action from Thursday's games.

Hobart Hurricanes v Lahore Qalandars, Group A, 3pm

Lahore can seal their place in Saturday's final with a win over Hobart and if captain Sohail Akhtar can maintain his form from Thursday night in his side's victory over Yorkshire Vikings then it it is hard to see them not achieving that.

His 100 off 54 balls was crucial to their six-wicket win over Yorkshire. He was not the only player to shine in the Lahore team with Phil Salt looking in good nick as he struck an unbeaten 37 and Shaheen Afridi impressed with the ball as well.

Hobart will need to hit the ground running and it will be a challenge for Charlie Wakim's men.

Prediction Lahore to make it two out of two

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Boost Defenders v Titans, Group B, 7pm

Afghanistan side Boost found the batting conditions in Abu Dhabi to their liking on Thursday as they hit 205-5 to set-up a 35-run win over Auckland Aces.

Colin Ingram was in great form with his unbeaten 84 off 47 balls and the challenge of South African side Titans is to stop that momentum.

In captain Albie Morkel and the likes of Chris Morris they have the quality to do that, but again like Lahore, the extra experience and time on the wicket on Thursday could give Boost the edge to give them a win that will guarantee they top Group B.

Prediction Boost too good for Titans

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Remaining fixtures

Saturday, October 6

Vikings v Hobart, 11am

Titans v Auckland, 3pm

Final, 8pm

Tickets

Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.ae or the Zayed Cricket Stadium box office. Prices start from Dh25.

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