Pak Crescent A and Rising Stars clinch YACA Jotun Cup

YANBU — Pak Crescent A won the Division I, while Rising Stars claimed the Division II titles in Jotun Cup, which was sponsored by Jotun Paints and organized by Yanbu Al-Sanaiyah Cricket Association (YACA) here. Division I Indo Rider, opting to bat first against Pak Crescent A, posted 128 for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Sharjeel Butt compiled 53, Mohammad Sameer 26, Taseef Ahmad 17 and Mokar 17. Fahad Raja and Sarfaraz Ahmed claimed two wickets each, while Jawwad and Suhraab took one each. Pak Crescent A achieved the winning target of 129 in 111 balls for the loss of three wickets. Sarfraz Ahmad scored 56, Zahid 40 and Nadeem Bajwa 13. Sharjeel Butt, Tauseef and Sawan bagged a wicket each. Sarfraz Ahmad of Pak Crescent A was named the Man of the Match. Division II Pak Green won the toss and opted to bat first against Rising Stars. It was bowled out for 79. Waseem Khan stroked 29, Adnan 14 and Ahsan 13. Suleiman Sarfraz took three wickets, while Iqbal Azhar and Mohammad Waseem took two each. Rising Stars reached 80 in 90 balls for the loss of 2 wickets. Aamir Riyaz hit 34, Irfan Cheema 21 and Hamid Zeildien 20. Waseem Jatt and Adnan took one wicket each. Suleiman Sarfraz was adjudged the Man of the Match. An awards distribution ceremony took place after the finals. Khalid Khan from Jotun Paints; Nadeem Nadwi, Saudi Cricket Center CEO; Akram Qureshi, president of YACA; along with YACA committee members Mohammad Farook, Zeeshan Qureshi, Molly Dasan and others graced the occasion. Pak Crescent A skipper Sarfaraz Ahmad and manager Mazhar Khan were awarded the Division I trophy. The runner-up cup was handed to the captain of Indo Riders. Other awards: Best Batsmen — Inayat Saeed of Al-Muzain, Best Bowler — Sarfaraz Ahmad of Pak Crescent A; Player of the Tournament — Sharjeel Butt of Indo Riders. The Division II crown was handed over to Rising Stars skipper, while the runner-up trophy was given to Pak Green skipper. Other awards: Best Bowler — Aamir Riyaz of Young Stars; Best Batsman — Abdul Qadir of Pak Green; and Man of the Tournament — Saeed Rehman of Shah XI. — SG