Pepper, Salt fire Abu Dhabi Knight Riders into ILT20 playoffs

Michael Pepper and Phil Salt’s 131-run opening stand powered Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a 32-run win over Gulf Giants, sealing a playoff berth in the World ILT20. Pepper’s 83 and Salt’s unbeaten 72 set up 179/1 before Narine and Russell snuffed out a Moeen Ali-led chase to set up an Eliminator clash with Dubai Capitals.