Machinery lifts Kanoo 6-a-Side Cup

JEDDAH — Machinery Division lifted the first Kanoo 6-a-Side Cup defeating favorite Logistics comfortably by 35 runs here. The event was sponsored by Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group for its employees and those of its associate companies and co-sponsored by AXA Insurance and Maersk Line. Kanoo management congratulated the winner and the runner-up and wished others better luck in the Kanoo Inter-Division League starting soon. They also appreciated the work put in by the organizing committee, comprising Zubeir Khan and Sadiq Batatawala of Travel Division and Imran Sheradi of Logistics, who also did an excellent work liaising with the print media. Machinery set up an imposing target of 81 in 5 overs. Master blaster Fahim thrashed the hapless Logistics bowlers all over the ground to notch an impressive unbeaten 48 off 15 balls. He was well supported by Vatshan (12) and Indika (11). Zahir, Imran and Yasar claimed a wicket each. Chasing 82, Logistics could not cope with the tight bowling by Machinery bowlers as only Inshaf (11), Wahid (18) and Imran Sheradi (12) reached double digits. Fahim of Machinery (48 runs) was declared the Man of the Match. In the semifinals, Machinery tamed the Maersk Lions by 23 runs, while Logistics romped home against Power & Industrial Projects by chasing the target of 53 in only 4 overs. Machinery scored 75 in 5 overs as Fahim took the P&IP bowlers to task and scored 49 in 14 balls with support from openers Vatshan (16) and Indika (11). In reply, Maersk Lions got off to a good start, thanks to Waseem (24) and Anis (17). Vatshan grabbed 2 wickets to restrict Maersk to 52 in 5 overs. Man of the Match — Fahim of Machinery (49 runs). P&IP was restricted to 53 runs in 5 overs. Siras and Imran of Logistics took 1 wicket each as only Liyakat (17) and Bashir (10) reached double digits. In reply, Logistics chased the runs in 4 overs with Imran Sheradi (15), Wahid Khan (13) and Mohammed Inshaf (11) taking it over the line. Man of the Match – Imran Sheradi of Logistics (15 runs and 1 wicket). — SG