By Syed Hashmath
JEDDAH — KSA Teams, Prime XI, Telangana Warriors and Reliance Fusion-9 won their matches in the sixth week of the Jeddah Premier League and entered knockout stage. The tournament is sponsored by Dream India Group, a real estate development company from Hyderabad, and among the co-sponsors are: Sunshine School from Hyderabad India, Mahmood Saeed Beverage Industry, Elite Business Group, Paradise Hotel, Parvaz Hotel, Bawarchi Hotel, Khind, Halwani, Fusion 9 and Nestle.
The tourney is organized by Jeddah Premier League (JPL) under the aegis of Saudi Cricket Centre (SCC). Morning Session
AD Royals, batting first, made 97 in 12 overs, and in reply KSA Red managed to score 102 for 7 in 13.4 overs. Mohammed Minhaj was named Man of the Match for his crucial 4 wickets.
In an exciting match, R.C. Mangalore posted 186 for 7 in 16 overs. Spark XI came close to chasing down the target but managed 160 for 9 wickets in 16 overs. R.C. Mangalore won the match by 26 runs. Shammer Ahmed was selected as the Man of the Match for his all round performance 63 runs and 2 wickets.
Azizia XI, batting first scored 93 for 7 in allotted 16 overs. In reply, Elevan Brothers were unable to reach the target and were bowled out for 37 in 11.3 overs. Shamshir Alam was declared the Man of the Match for his 4 wickets. Afternoon Session
Telangana Warriors downed Jeddah Gladiators by 3 wickets. Jeddah Gladiators put on 103 for 8 in 16 overs. In reply, Telangana Warriors reached the target for 104 for 7 in 16 overs. Telangana Warriors’ Shaik Raheem was declared the Man of the Match for his 40 runs.
Aziza Deccan put on 137 in 14 overs. In reply, Prime XI chased down the target hitting 145 for 5 in 14.1 overs. Adham was declared the Man of the Match for his all round performance 41 runs and 4 wickets.
Reliance Fusion 9 thumped Hyderabad Royals by 4 wickets. Hyderabad Royals batting first scored 116 for 8 in 16 overs, in reply, Reliance Fusion 9 easily passed the target, scoring 119-6 in 13.2 overs. Anas Deshmukh was declared Man of the Match for his 48 runs.
KSA Green routed Coastal Gladiator by 8 wickets. Coastal Gladiator, batting first, posted 116 in 14.5 overs. KSA Green, in reply, reached the target easily and scoring 120 for 2 in 10 overs. Idrees of KSA Green was adjudged the Man of the Match for his brilliant performance by bagging 5 wickets.
