Nepal all-rounder, Dipendra Singh Airee has been roped in by Gulf Giants for the remainder of the International League T20, 2024. The tournament is currently underway and the Gulf Giants are sitting at third on the points table.
They have played 8 matches so far and have managed to accumulate four wins and, overall, eight points. The Giants have two matches left to be played and are currently playing their penultimate match against MI Emirates.
It is worth mentioning that the top four teams in the tournament will qualify for the playoffs and the Giants would be looking to earn wins in both their last two matches in the league stage.
Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee, meanwhile, is delighted to be roped in by the franchise. Here’s what he said about his new association:
“I’m honoured to be part of this team. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and I’m eager to contribute to our success. I appreciate the franchise’s confidence in me and am ready to give my best on the field.” Airee told Cricnepal.com.
Dipendra Singh Airee first grabbed headlines after notching a half-century in just nine deliveries. He entered his name in the record books after playing a sensational knock against Mongolia in the Asian Games tournament.
With that, he also broke Yuvraj Singh’s knock of a fastest half-century in 12 deliveries. Dipendra Singh Airee has been a vital cog in Nepal’s team for quite a few years now. He played his first match for the country in 2018 in white-ball cricket.
Dipendra Singh Airee Stats
In his T20 international cricket career thus far, he has managed to score 1344 runs in 53 T20 internationals at an average of 38.4. Besides, in 52 ODIs, he has accumulated 889 runs at 19.8.
The Nepal cricketer isn’t part of the playing XI in the Gulf Giant’s ongoing encounter against MI Emirates. Batting first, the Giants have managed to score 158 runs in the first innings, courtesy of a 59-run knock from James Vince and a 43-run knock from Jamie Smith.
At the time of writing, MI Emirates has scored 121 for 5 in 17 overs. A total of 38 runs are needed in the final three overs of the match. Kieron Pollard is out there in the middle batting on 37 off 26 balls.
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