England duo Sam Curran and Dan Lawrence both hit half-centuries to help Desert Vipers beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets in the International League T20.

Chasing 167 to win, the pair came together at 56-2 and shared 95 for the third wicket.

Lawrence, who made 70 off 39 balls, was dismissed with 16 required, but Curran saw his side over the line with an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls.

Knight Riders had posted 166-5 with Phil Salt making 71 not out off 49 balls and Andre Russell 30 off 14 balls. Curran went for 48 off his four overs.

Curran and Lawrence are set to be available for the whole tournament, but Salt will leave early for England’s tour of India from 22 January.