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Evergreen scrap past Star C.C.
In a low scoring match, Evergreen C.C. scraped past Star C.C. by a narrow
margin of two wickets in the ongoing Bukhatir League 'B' Division - 25
overs event conducted by the Sharjah Cricket Council.
High flying Star C.C. were brought to their knees when they succumbed to a
low total of 134 all out in 21.2 overs thanks to the fine bowling
performance from Nasser who bowled well to pick up three wickets for 17
runs. He got excellent support from Saleh Zada (3 for 29) and others as
Evergreen C.C. did well to dismiss them for a low total. Opener Jarnail
(42) top scored for his side and he got good support from Iqbal (39).
Set to overhaul a none too difficult target, Evergreen C.C. seemed to be
cruising to victory at 96 for 2 but a major collapse saw them slump to 105
for 7, losing 5 wickets in the process for mere 9 runs. However they
scampered to the target in a tight finish for the loss of another wicket to
register a close victory.
Tariq Iqbal (33), man of the match Nasser (22) and Sohail (31) were the
principle scorers while the fine effort of Alam (3 for 18) and Azmat (2 for
20) went in vain.
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Oman Insurance win over Noor Sunflower
In a high scoring match, Oman Insurance put up a strong display and beat
Noor Sunflower by 6 wickets.
Shafiq and Afzal excelled for them as the duo carved out a match winning
109 runs partnership for the unbroken fifth wicket that sealed the fate of
the match. Shafiq compiled a fine unbeaten 69 off only 41 balls with 8
fours and a six while Afzal was at his ruthless best and blazed his way to
an unbeaten 58 off mere 22 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes. Their murderous
onslaught put paid to whatever chances Noor Sunflower might have had.
Earlier Arif (46) had batted well to propel his team.
Noor Sunflower had earlier posted a good total of 215 for 8 in the allotted
25 overs despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Good contributions
came from Babar (35), Imran Butt (34), Sajjad (23), Satish (27) and Shaikh
(23 n.o.), which came handy for them while the bowling honours were shared
by Imran, Shafi and Jaffery who snapped up two wickets apiece.
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IBSONS score a comfortable win over Al Barraq
IBSONS were the other victors of the day who took care of debutante Al
Barraq C.C. by a comfortable margin of 37 runs.
A good teamwork was their hallmark as most of their batsmen made useful
contributions that helped them put up a formidable total of 213 all out in
25 overs. They were in trouble at 114 for 6 at one stage but Amir (29) and
Shoaib (35) rescued the innings with good batting. Sajid (3 for 23) bowled
a fine spell while Asif (2 for 24) provided good support. Waqar also picked
up 2 for 62 but proved expensive.
Set to chase a stiff target, Al Barraq C.C. were rocked in the beginning
and lost four wickets with the total reading a dismal 28. Asif, however
stabilised the innings and hit a quick 57 off 43 balls with 3 fours and as
many as 4 sixes. He got good support from Waqar (27) and Asad (36) but that
was not enough as they ended at the final total of 176 for 9 to concede
defeat. Man of the match Hamid (2 for 21) and Pervaiz (2 for 14) bowled
well and dealt decisive blows to tilt the balance in their favour while
Zaheer (2 for 34) also made a good contribution.
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ISC demolish Madras C.C.
Indian Sports Club continued their impressive unbeaten run when they
crushed Madras C.C. by 9 wickets.
Chasing a small victory target of 117, Indian Sports Club achieved the
target in mere 9.4 overs as opener Munappa took the attack right to the
bowlers to score 53 blazing runs off just 19 balls with 7 fours and 3
sixes. He found a willing ally in Sujith (45 n.o. off only 22 balls with 8
fours and six) who together with the former put up 61 runs for the unbroken
2nd wicket partnership.
Earlier the Indian Sports Club bowlers dominated the proceedings as none of
the batsmen except Kartik (28) could offer any resistance. Shaji (3 for 33)
was the pick of the bowlers while Tarun, Munappa and Sujith picked up two
wickets apiece to dismiss the opponents for 116 in 24.1 overs.
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Mukhtar dazzles for Solanki Constructions
In another match, Solanki Constructions got the better of Rainbow C.C. and
beat them by a wide margin of 42 runs. The feature of their victory was a
fantastic knock of 97 runs from man of the match Mukhtar, who attacked the
bowlers all guns blazing.
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Easy win for National Bank of Dubai
National Bank of Dubai were the other victors of the day when they beat Al
Futtaim Tarmac by 3 wickets.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2000.
source : UAEcricket.com.
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