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Main League produces fine matches

January 15, 2018

DAMMAM — The 40-over Main League of the EPCA produced some interesting matches recently. The championship, organized by Eastern Province Cricket Association, is sponsored by Al-Turki. In Premier Division, Honda Cricket Club outplayed Age Dolphins. Batting first, Age Dolphins were all out for 208 in 39.3 overs. Rehan Khan Smashed 44 off 58 balls and Nadeem Asghar made a well-complied 33 off 24 balls. Ather Ali grabbed 3 wickets, while Zain and Aamir Sohail got 2 each. In reply, Honda Cricket Club chased the target easily in 26.3 overs. Afaq Khan played an excellent innings of 83 off 65 deliveries. Daniyal was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets.

In another match, FMS Khan XI defeated Nawab Intelligent Tiger by 4 wickets. Batting first, NIT posted 212-9 on a tricky track. Once again the duo of Sami Arshad and Sohrab made 54 and 39, respectively. Sadoon Atif and Azharruddin took 3 wickets each. In reply, FMS Khan XI chased the target in 27 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. Usman Khan played a fantastic knock of 100 runs, well supported by Zeeshan Butt (52 not out).

Al-Falah Cricket Club won against PSS Kashmir United. PSSKU was bundled out for 156 in 31.2 overs. Hozaif Tariq made 40 off 38. Anwar Gul grabbed 4 wickets and Abdul Naheed 3. Al-Falah chased the target in 28.4 overs. Munawar blasted 55 and Kashif Mehar 41 not out.

Karachi Strikers defeated Marooj Rawan in a thrilling encounter. KS batted first and tallied 291. Shoaib Khan smashed 146, Waleed 29 and Arsalan 27. In reply, Marooj Rawan was bowled out for 221 in 34.3 overs. Rizwan made 67 and Shahid 35. Waleed Khan claimed 3 wickets.

In Prime Division, Tamimi CC defeated Bilal Tigers by 10 wickets. BT, batting first was skittled out for 74. Tariq Tanveer scored 23 and Khawar Shahzad 19 not out. Asghar Altaf took 3 wickets. In reply, Tamimi won the match in 6 overs. Ashfaq top scored with 37 off 18 balls.

Pak Shaheen posted 226 and won by 39 runs against Titans CC. Asad Abbas blasted 62 and Noman made 48. Titans were restricted to 116 in 23.5 overs as Atiq ur Rehman grabbed 5 wickets.

In First Division, Britam Arabia Gulf CC defeated Kashmir XI by 6 wickets. Batting first, Kashmir XI posted 266-4, helped by a brilliant century by Shafi Shah (116 not out). Danish Irfan claimed 2 wickets. In reply, BA Gulf CC chased the target in 35.2 overs, powered by an excellent 64 by Zahid Amin. Junaid and Shafi Shah grabbed 2 wickets each.

Evergreen CC won against Gladiators CC by 3 wickets. Batting first, Gladiators posted 300-8. Talha smashed 72 off 48 and Shabbir 66 off 74. Arsalan Younus claimed 3 wickets. In reply, Ever Green reached the target in 37.2 overs as Naseem compiled 87 off 62 and Faisal finished off in style by hitting 78. Iqbal, Talha and Said grabbed 2 wickets each.


January 15, 2018
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