Mon Jan 27 18:30:00 UTC 2025: ## MI Emirates Thrash Desert Vipers by Record Margin in ILT20
**Dubai, UAE** – MI Emirates demolished Desert Vipers by a staggering 154 runs in the International League T20 (ILT20) on [Date of Match], setting a new tournament record for the second-largest winning margin. Tom Banton led the charge with a sensational century, his second of the tournament, smashing 105 runs off just 55 balls, including nine fours and seven sixes.
Banton’s explosive innings, a partnership of 198 with Andre Fletcher (96 not out), propelled MI Emirates to a formidable 228-2. Sam Curran bore the brunt of the onslaught, conceding 53 runs in his four overs.
In response, the Desert Vipers crumbled, dismissed for a paltry 74 runs. Only Sam Curran and Azam Khan reached double figures, while Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, and Adam Hose all fell for single digits. Dan Mousley’s impressive 2-8 in a single over further highlighted MI Emirates’ dominance.
Despite the loss, Desert Vipers remain at the top of the ILT20 table, while MI Emirates climb to second place. The 154-run victory is only surpassed by MI Emirates’ own 157-run win over the Vipers in 2023.
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