By Aijaz Ahmed Khan
JEDDAH — GBoard, Saudi German Hospital and ICAD marched ahead with convincing wins over their respective opponents in the 9th week matches of the Ace Travel Saudi Cup, sponsored by Ace Travel and Tours and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA).
GBoard romped home by a massive margin of 146 runs as openers Ikramullah 113 (44 balls — 18 fours, 4 sixes) and Munawwar 94 (42 balls — 10 fours, 4 sixes) put on 188 for the opening wicket and with Fakhar contributing a flashing 66 (25 balls - 7 fours 3 sixes) their team reached 314 for 4. Then it restricted Peeran XI to 168 for 4.
Saudi German Hospital handed Pepsi Deccan Knight its first defeat as it was bowled out for 151, thanks due to penetrative bowling by SGH bowlers Khader (2 for 17, Irshad (2 for 44) and Irfan (2 for 42) which ended in a cake walk win for SGH batsmen as they reached the target for the loss of 4 wickets. ICAD shot MB Stars by 23 runs mainly due to Waqar’s knock of 48 runs and some tight bowling by bowlers Rizwan (3 for 20) and Shakeel (2 for 34).
Scores:
GBoard beat Peeran XI by 146 runs. GBoard 314 for 4 (Ikramullah 113 (44 balls, 18 fours, 4 sixes), Munawar 94 (42 balls 10 fours, 4 sixes), Fakhar 66 (25 balls 7 fours, 3 sixes); Zaheer Peeran 2-30). Peeran XI 168 for 4 (Zeeshan 66, Ashfaq 52, Imran 20).
Saudi German Hospital beat Pepsi Deccan Knights by 6 wickets. Pepsi Deccan Knights 151 all out (Waqas 37, Kashif 35, Mazhar 22; Khader 2-17, Irshad 2-44, Irfan 2-42). Saudi German Hospital 153 for 4 (Bilal 30, Shaan 28, Taqi 23, Bilal Senior 28 not out).
ICAD beat MB Stars by 23 runs. ICAD 203 for 6 (Waqar 48, Mohsin 33, Munawwar 28, Shakeel 27; Shahid 2-38, Ateeq Mansha 2-35). MB Stars 180 for 7 (Zia Anwar 58, Ateeq 20, Ameeq 20; Rizwan 3-20, Shakeel 2-34).
