The Desert Vipers restored their authority as table-toppers with a comprehensive five-wicket victory against the Gulf Giants. A composed knock of 70 runs in 54 balls from Max Holden ensured they cruised home in 19 overs at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

Cadmore's miss-timed shot earned David Payne his first. With the batting crumbling, Luke Wells took the onus to steady the ship. The Englishman struck back-to-back boundaries and just when it seemed like he'd found his footing,