In this episode we reflect on the Desert Vipers one and only warm-up match, against the Gulf Giants at the ICC Academy in Dubai.The Gulf Giants made 157-9 in their 20 overs with Sheldon Cottrell starring with the ball, taking 3-9 in three overs.In reply, with Colin Munro scoring 46 from just 15 balls before retiring, the Vipers were cruising to their target when the two coaches, James Foster and Andy Flower of the Gulf Giants, got together and set a fresh target of 80 from the final eight overs.With Tom Curran (50 from 30 balls) and Gus Atkinson (32 from 19) both playing superbly, the Vipers scored 79 of those runs and finished the match in high spirits after a very solid work-out.Sheldon Cottrell and James Foster reflect on the match – played in very chilly conditions – on the podcast.
