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Devendar's impressive show sinks Seven Seas
BY : SYED WASEEM AFZAL.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Seven Seas received their first blow when
Qader (17) fell to Ambe. However, consistent Saleem Khan steadied the innings and scored
53 off 48 deliveries. Opener, Tuan (31) lent support to Saleem in a stand of 61 for the
second wicket.
Davendar bowled a fine spell of 6 overs taking 2 vital wickets and conceding 16 runs
and also effected a run out. Other ISC bowlers shared the wickets, Tarun, Shaji and Sujith
all finishing with two,
Set to chase a modest 154 for victory, ISC batted well to achieve
the target in 22.1 overs with 5 wickets in hand.
ISC's reply was built around Sunil and Davendar after paceman Arfan struck twice
to leave ISC 2 down for 22. The dismissal of Sunil (38) and Devendar (48) in quick succession
gave Seven Seas a slight hope of an unlikely victory, but veteran Shaji unbeaten on 28
and Sujith (12*) guided their team to home safely. Devendar top scored with 48 off 40 balls
with 7 fours.
Arfan and Saleem Khan claimed two wickets each for Seven Seas Strikers.
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CSS pip Lloyds Bank by 9 runs
BY : SYED WASEEM AFZAL.
Ajith Putran played with his flamboyant style and went after the attack
and smashed 79 runs from just 32 balls studded with 15 fours. Where as Rowmahs
played sensibly for his 30 off almost a run a ball but fell to Kishen.
The opening partnership produced 119 runs and laid the platform for a big total.
CSS capitalized on that opening stand as middle-order batsmen stuck to their
task of scoring runs. Asghar (50), Maqsood (29), Aqeel(14*) whipped the bowlers to
all parts of the ground, helping CSS set up an imposing total of 269 for 6 from 27 overs.
Ajith and Samarasekhera were clubbed for 58 runs and 69 runs respectively from their 6 overs.
Ajith took two wickets while Samarasekhra, Mashood, and Kishen took a wicket each.
Facing a daunting target, Lloyds Bank did not give up with out a fight and
started the run chase in earnest. Openers Kamal (37) and Ashok (22) led
the strong batting charge while Samarasekhra (42) and Mashood (42) made useful
contributions and took their team to the brink of an unlikely victory.
However, Vikas did not lie down and hit 32 runs to carry his team close to the victory
but just ultimately fell 9 short off the target.
Maqsood (2/34), Naeem (3/49) and Rizwan (2/35) bowled well to provide
vital break throughs for CSS.
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Tellichery trounce DCC Starlets
BY : SYED WASEEM AFZAL.
Tellichery, aided by an unbeaten hurricane knock of 74 by CTK Nasser, conitnued
their impressive form and thrashed DCC Starlets by 9 wickets.
Nasser blazed his way to an unbeaten 74 off just 28 balls (16 fours and 1 six)
and Sunny supported him with 42 off 20 balls to steer Tellichery to a comfortable victory.
The pair put on 100 for the opening wicket and took the match away in a
sparkling stand to overhaul a modest target of 138 rather
easily in 10.1 overs with 9 wickets in hand.
Earlier Murtaza Mughal (44) did well in the final total of 137 for
9, which DCC ultimately put up. Mehra snared three wickets for 28 runs while Kuti claimed two.
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Khurram strikes for Shetty International
BY : SYED WASEEM AFZAL.
A fine all-round performance by Khurram (4 for 20 and 34*) was the feature
of Shetty International's victory as he first helped his team dismiss their opponents for a
paltry 112 in 26.1 overs and then batted wisely to achieve the target with
consummate ease. Usman Saleem and Khurram rescued their team after they were in early
trouble at 11 for 2. The duo played freely and sensibly and led their team
to an easy victory with 7 wickets in hand.
Earlier Farooq C.C. were skittled out for 112 runs with Akif top scoring for them with 33.
Khurram impressed with some tight bowling and was rewarded with a rich haul of 4 wickets
while Sherfuddin struck twice early on to put brakes on Farooq CC.
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Sunday, October 29, 2000.
source : UAEcricket.com.
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