Semis lineup set for AS Ramadan Tournament

RIYADH — Blackcaps, Sinmar and Indian Strikers remained unbeaten as they joined Riyadh Fighters in the semifinals of the AS Associate Ramadan Floodlight Tournament here. The match between Blackcaps and Cricket Samarwa was a low-scoring tie. Samarwa managed 28 with Hamzah making 13, Shoiab 8 and Aasif Sheikh 7. In reply, Blackcaps won the match by 8 wickets as it chased the total in 4.1 overs. Sanaullah hit 11, Saud 5 and Mudassir 6. Indian Strikers beat Super CC by 11 runs. Indian Strikers scored 21, but restricted Super to 10 runs. Shahid was the top scorer with 11. Anees and Shahab took 2 wickets each for Indian Strikers. Riaz, Ibrar and Noman bagged 2 wickets for Super. Riyadh Fighters downed Riyadh Aces by 16 runs in an exciting match. Riyadh Fighters posted 43 and then restricted Riyadh Aces to 27. The game between Indian Strikers and Gujral was the highlight of the evening. Indian strikers notched 52 and then limited Gujral to 49. Excellent batting and fielding display by Indian Strikers helped it reach the last four. In another match, Sinmar beat Super CC by 5 runs. Sinmar managed 42 and then restricted Super to 36. Waheed hit 8, Shafiq 7 and Shahid 9. Riaz of Super took 2 wickets. Cricket Samarwa thumped Riyadh Aces by 5 wickets. Riyadh Aces made 25 and Samarwa chased it down in 6.1 overs. The matches were exciting since the teams that had lost their first round tie had to win to have a chance to advance.