RIYADH —Top teams excel in the opening week of Western Union T20 Cup 2018 Tournament, sponsored by Western Union and organized by Riyadh Cricket League.

In the Premier Green League:

South Indian Stunnerz beat Royal Fighters by 8 wickets. Royal Fighters posted 140 runs. Madani Kazi scored 64 runs while Younus took 3 wickets. South Indian Stunnerz won in 15.4 overs as Arafat hit an unbeaten 64 and Obaid 36. Madani took a wicket. Man of the Match: Arafath Baig.

United XI tallied 175/7 with Anees’ 59 n.o. and Azharuddin 44 standing out. Naushad took 3 wickets. Pak Gladiators were restricted to 152 runs in the 23-run loss. Shahab scored 43 while Ali grabbed 3 wickets. Man of the Match: Anees

In the Premier Blue League:

Hyderabad Boyz posted 180/4. Ismail led with 83 n.o. and Salah supported with 71 as Amjad took 1 wicket. Cricket AHCSC’s Salman 25 along with Muheeb 24 runs topped in the 47-run loss as the team made 133. Salah and Asim took 2 wickets each. Man of the Match: Salahuddin

Chargerz beat Pak Knights by 40 runs. Chargerz posted 187/7 as Asim 46 and Khan 44 delighted. Haroon took 1 wicket. For Pak Knights Ahsan scored crucial 40 runs but were held to 147. Omar took 2 wickets. Man of the Match: Omar

Jamiaa posted 213 runs in a high-scoring game. Jabair blasted 78 runs while Masoom grabbed 2 wickets. In reply, Waqar smashed 80 runs for Gujranwala, which managed 198, falling 15 runs short. Mustafa and Jamal took 2 wickets each. Man of the Match: Mustafa

In the Premier Yellow League:

Riyadh Pacers pipped Sahara Gladiators by 17 runs. Riyadh Pacers tallied 157/4 with Zahid Malik scoring 85 n.o. and Raheel taking 1 wicket. Sahara Gladiators managed 140 with Jaffar making 36 as Rizwan Azmat grabbed 5 wickets. Man of the Match: Rizwan Azmat

Riyadh Zalmi posted 171 with Salman Nisar scoring 53 as Umar Draz took 4 wickets. Pak CC were restricted to 121 in their 50-run loss. Mudassir hit 21 as Murtaza and Sajjad bagged 3 wickets each. Man of the Match: Salman Nisar

In the Premier Orange League:

Titans tallied 113 runs with Biju unbeaten 42 and Haris 63 in a 10-over match. In reply, Riyadh Pirates won in 9.3 overs as Shamas made 33 runs and Nadeem 16. Jerin took 2 wickets. Man of the Match: Shamas

L&T nipped Riyadh Professionals by 2 runs. L&T managed 86 runs, with Jay scoring 33. Waqar and Anil took 2 wickets each. In reply, Riyadh Professionals then fell to 84 as Shaharaj hit 29 runs while Osama took 3 wickets. Man of the Match: Osama

Hyderabad Leopards beat Pacific Blues by 41 runs. Hyderabad posted 115 as Habeeb smashed 74 not out and Hafeez made 29. Pacific Blues totaled 74 as Masood hit 27. Yasar got 1 wicket. Man of the Match: Habeeb Hussain

Yali CC beat Riyadh Lords by 32 runs. Yali CC managed 139 runs, with Senthil scoring 60 not out. Zibran took 2 wickets. Riyadh Lords scored 107 despite Osama’s 58. Man of the Match: Senthil Kumar.— SG