By Aijaz Ahmed Khan
JEDDAH — Kashif Shafique (173) of Pepsi Deccan Knights, Zia Anwar (129) and Jawad (100) of MB Stars excelled to give their teams resounding wins in the 8th week matches of Ace Travel Saudi Cup sponsored by Ace Travel and Tours and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA).
Elsewhere, Hyderabad Sharks got the better of Multan Tigers by 27 runs while Saudi German Hospital beat Rawalpindi Stars by 6 wickets.
Kashif Shafique of Pepsi recorded his 4th century of the league with a swashbuckling 173 of 71 balls inclusive of 10 fours and 15 sixes to give his side a 42-run win over Gboard, who in their chase of 272 made 229 for 5.
MB Stars scored a 76-run win over BBB with centuries from Zia Anwar 129 of 61 balls inclusive of 16 fours and 4 sixes and Jawad 100 of 45 balls studded with 9 fours and 4 sixes. Shahid, who picked up 6 for 25, too starred.
Hyderabad bested Multan Tigers by 27 runs with Shahzad (38), Yasser (36) and Sharoz (35) combining well in their team’s win. Saudi German Hospital’s 6-wicket win over Rawalpindi Stars centered on Huzaifa’s fine all-round show (2 for 29 and 37 n.o.).
MB Stars Beat Banswada Ball Burners by 76 runs
MB Stars 257 for 3 in 20 overs - Zia Anwar 129, Jawad 100. Banswada Ball Burners 181 - Qasir 47, Sulaiman 41, Raheel 36, Shahid 6 for 25, Moazzam 2 for 24.
Hyderabad Sharks Beat Multan Tigers by 27 runs
Hyderabad Sharks 173 for 8 in 20 overs - Shahzad 38, Yasser 36, Sheroz 35, Arif 29 n.o. Multan Tigers 146 for 4 - Saleem 35, Fida 26, Waqas 35.
Pepsi Deccan Knight Beat Gboard by 42 runs
PDK 271 for 4 in 20 overs - Kashif Shafiq 173, Waqas 28, Ayaz 26, Waseem 2 for 56. Gboard 229 for 5 - Ikramullah 72, Munawar 30, Amanullah 52, Jameel 37, Waqas 2 for 31, Najeeb 2 for 7.
Saudi German Hospital Beat Rawalpindi Stars by 6 wickets
Rawalpindi Stars 144 - Faisal 35, Sayeed 30, Sajid 29, Irfan 3 for 18, Taqi 3 for 27, Huzaifa 2 for 29. Saudi German Hospital 145 for 4 - Bilal 46, Huzaifa 37 n.o., Bilal 31 n.o., Sajid 2 for 56.
(Seventh week)
MB Stars, PDK march ahead
MB Stars and Pepsi Deccan Knights marched ahead with exciting wins against Gboard and BBB by 92 runs and 4 wickets respectively in the 7th week matches. MB Stars Jawad 79 of 46 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes) and fine all round show by Mansha brothers Ameeq (53 runs, 2 for 16) and Ateeq (20 runs, 2 for 12) were the heroes of their side’s enthralling 92-run win over Gboard.
It was once again Kashif Shafique’s fine knock of 109 runs of 46 balls with 12 fours and 5 sixes that was the mainstay of PDK’s 4 wicket win over BBB.
MB Stars beat Gboard by 92 Runs
MB Stars 227 for 6 - Zia 33, Jawad 79, Ameeq Mansha 53, Ateeq Mansha 20, Amanullah 4 for 53. Gboard 135 - Haider 23, Ateeq Mansha 2 for 12, Ameeq Mansha 2 for 16, Moazzam 2 for 9.
PDK Beat Banswada Ball Burners by 4 wickets
BBB 195 for 7 in 20 overs - Qaiser 32, Salman 33, Rana Shahzad 46 n.o., Shehzad 44 n.o., Ishaq 3 for 22, Akbar 2 for 37, Waqas 2 for 28. PDK 196 for 6 - Kashif 109, Athar 34, Owais 2 for 35, Osman 3 for 22.
