Desert Vipers 146/8 in 20 overs (Wanindu Hasaranga 55; Carlos Brathwaite 3-19) lost to Gulf Giants 149/3 in 18.4 overs (Chris Lynn 72*; Hasaranga 1-28) by 7 wickets.

Defending champions Gulf Giants will take on the Sharjah Warriors in the opening match of the ILT20 Season 2, the biggest league in the Gulf region, on January 19. The 34-match tournament will be ...