David Gower credits favorable conditions in UAE for strong performances of batters in ILT20

As the DP World International League T20 continues, it's clear that the conditions in the UAE have been favorable for batting. The pitches have been ideal for scoring runs, allowing players to hit big shots and score big runs. This has led to several high-octane performances from top players, including Desert Vipers' Alex Hales and Sharjah Warriors' Tom Kohler-Cadmore who both notched centuries against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals respectively. In addition, Dubai Capitals' Rovman Powell blasted his way to 97 runs off 41 balls against MI Emirates, showing the extent to which the pitches have been conducive to batting.

The tournament has also seen a number of English players stepping up and making an impact on the field. Players such as Alex Hales, James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Joe Root have been in excellent form and have been key to their team's success. David Gower, the former England captain and commentator, credited England's system for producing such a wealth of talent. He also praised Eoin Morgan, the current white ball cricket team captain, for changing the team's culture after the 2015 World Cup defeat and encouraging players to be fearless and take an approach that is yielding dividends.

The tournament has also seen a number of close matches, with fans getting to see some exciting finishes. Gower noted that this is what the fans want to see, and expects to see more such finishes as the tournament progresses. Overall, the DP World International League T20 has been a thrilling competition so far, with plenty of runs, exciting finishes, and top-level performances from players.