‘We hit form at the right time;’ Max Holden commends Dubai Capitals after second straight win

Abu Dhabi, 11 February 2024: Dubai Capitals defeated the MI Emirates by 19 runs in their final DP World ILT20 Season 2 league stage game at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The team defended 148 runs to secure an important win and possibly a place in the competition’s playoffs.
Speaking after the match, opener Max Holden said, “It’s good to get the win. With the bowlers we got, we felt in control of the game. With the start that we had, we would have wanted more runs on the board, but that has been the trend of this tournament. So, we knew we were in the game and always in T20 cricket, if you bowl and field well then you can defend your totals.”
Having scored 51 runs, he was happy with his own performance, “I’m happy to come in at the top of the order, I’ve really enjoyed it and it’s been a good opportunity. I’m grateful to contribute. It’s a big win for the team and hopefully we can progress to the knockouts. T20 cricket is all about momentum and we have peaked at the right time. It’s good to win a pressure game like this because that prepares us for the playoffs.”
The Englishman also thanked the fans and commended the DP World ILT20 for it’s competitive nature, “The DP World ILT20 is an amazing competition. The best players around the world are here and I get to test myself against them. I also get to learn from the likes of David Warner in our dressing room. Also, the atmosphere in the stadiums, especially at home in Dubai, has been amazing. I thank the fans for their support.”