Rustam Ali
RIYADH — Pak Force, Swat Tigers, KFSH Green and Riyadh Warriors emerged as top four in Huraymala League while Black Caps, TBCC, Lahore Badshah Green and Indian Strikers booked their berths in the semifinals of Hayer League in SCC Cup 2016 here.
The T20 tournament is organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA) and sponsored by Saudi Cricket Centre (SCC).
In Huraymala League, Pak Force registered a 6-wicket victory over Riyadh Fighters. Riyadh Fighters collected 190. Nusrat blasted 66 and Imran stroked 43. Imran took 3 wickets, while Shehzada and Mudasir claimed 2 wickets each. Pak Force scored 191 in 19 overs. Imran Raja led the chase with 60, while Faisal and Mohsin contributed 46 and 33, respectively.
Stallions lost to Swat Tigers by 65 runs. Swat Tigers scored 229 runs. Amjad played a brilliant innings but was unlucky to miss out on a century (97). Inam Ullah and Zahid scored 48 and 31, respectively. Stallions, in reply, stumbled to 164. Israr and Amjad claimed 3 wickets each, while Asif picked up 2. Irfan (31) and Faisal (25) showed some resistance with the bat.
KFSH Green thumped L’usine by 31 runs. KFSH Green piled up 186 with Kauser making 85 and Suhail 36. Rustam Ali picked up 3 wickets. L’usine managed only 155, in reply. Ali Malik (43) and Sallauddin (37) batted well. Tahir and Mansoor grabbed 3 wickets each, while Asif took 2.
Cricket Samarwa lost to Riyadh Warriors by 68 runs. Riyadh Warriors posted 223 for 4. Abdul Aziz smashed 101 off 50 balls (3 sixes and 13 fours). Nawaz blasted 51. Cricket Samarwa was restricted to 155 in 20 overs. Abubaker top scored with 34. Taufeeq and Shakeel picked up 3 wickets each.
In Hayer League, Black Caps cruised to victory over Kashmir Strikers by 28 runs. Black Caps piled up 147. Sana Ullah (33), Mudasir (32) and Muqeem (24) were the main contributors. Sabzar was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets, while Mushtaq took 2. Kashmir Strikers was all out for 119. Sameer was the top scorer with 30. Zeeshan and Sana Ullah grabbed 3 wickets each, while Zahid and Adnan picked up 2 each.
TBCC humbled Rising Stars by 38 runs. TBCC collected 200 with Mohan scoring 45 and Khader 29. Izhar and Tahir pocketed 2 wickets each. Rising Stars scored 162. Asad and Umer showed some fight with 32 and 23, respectively. Asif collected 3 wickets.
White Star lost to Lahore Badshah Green by 25 runs. LBCC Green scored 180. Shani and Mirza smashed 50 each, while Afzal hit 40. Naeem and Ashiq grabbed 2 wickets each. White Star fumbled to 155. Sahib Zahdain ran through White Star’s batting lineup claiming 5 wickets. Waseem took 3 wickets and Atif 2. Irfan hit 34 and Naeem 28.
Indian Strikers beat Saudi Zaas by 23 runs. Indian Strikers racked up 184. Ashraf (52) and Anish (45) batted well. Faheem got 2 wickets. Saudi Zaas scrabbled to 161. Suhail scored 37 and Lal 29. Ashraf and Anees scalped 3 wickets each and Raj took 2.