Pollard, Naseem Shah Clash in Heated ILT20 Final Spat; Vipers Win Title

• Kieron Pollard and Naseem Shah engaged in a heated on-field exchange during the ILT20 2025-26 final at Dubai International Stadium.
• The spat began after Shah chuckled following Pollard's inside edge, leading to verbal confrontation and intervention by players and umpires.
• Naseem Shah later dismissed Pollard, who scored 28 runs off 28 deliveries, having the 'last laugh'.
• Desert Vipers defeated MI Emirates by 46 runs to clinch their first-ever ILT20 title.
• Sam Curran's 74 runs and three wickets each from David Payne and Naseem Shah secured the Vipers' victory.

Why It Matters: Intense on-field spat between Pollard and Shah overshadowed Vipers' dominant ILT20 final win.