By Nasir Mehmood Abbasi
RIYADH — Friends CC and Al-Harbi CC emerged champions in Huraymala and Diriyah Leagues, respectively, of the RCA’s AMEX T20 Tournament. This tournament was organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA) and sponsored by American Express Saudi Arabia (AMEX).
Huraymala League
Friends CC thrashed Roadecho Stallions by 126 runs. Friends CC, batting first, posted 224-6. Hashim top scored with 78. Irshad made 44 and Asghar 26. For Stallions, Ishfaq picked up 2 wickets.
Stallions, in reply, was bundled out for 98. Adnan was the lone fighter who resisted, making 58. Latafat claimed 4 wickets and Irshad 3.
Waseem Jutt of Fonte Star won the best batsman of the tournament award, Jabbar Hussain of Friends CC the best bowler and Yasif Ali of Punjab Stars the best all rounder. Man of the Match Final: Hashim.
Diriyah League
Al-Harbi CC beat Talented CC by 7 wickets. Talented CC, taking the strike first, scored 141-8. Affan hit 31. For Al-Harbi CC, Salman Shahid was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets.
Al-Harbi CC achieved the target in 13 overs. Mohibullah blasted 46 off just 13 balls, while Samiullah added 36. Saqib picked up 2 wickets for Talented CC.
Abdulaziz of Bannu Eagles won the best batsman of the tournament award, Abdulrahman of Delhi Dare Devils the best bowler and Talal Haider Malik the best all rounder. Man of the Match Final: Mohibullah.
