By Aijaz Ahmed Khan
JEDDAH — Scintillating centuries from the blades of Makki (157), Amir Wahla (103) and Danish (107) were the highlights of the 8th week matches of the Jotun Paints Saudi Cup, sponsored by Jotun Paints Saudi Arabia and organized by Jeddah Cricket Assocciation (JCA).
Pak Makkah mainstay Makki notched up a superb 157 to beat Kashmir Stags by 3 wickets despite Danish’s unbeaten 107 (56 balls, 13 fours, 1 six). Amir Wahla’s consistency prevailed with a quick-fire 103 in 42 balls aided by 9 sixes and 8 fours that enabled Naseem Al-Zahra beat Al-Burj by 58 runs.
Jamoom Tigers skittled out Awan CC for a paltry 47 after amassing 232 for 6 with contributions from Adnan 75 (9 fours, 2 sixes) and Ali Malik 71 (15 fours) to win by 185 runs. Jamoom Fighters fought bravely to beat Eirad Travels by 48 runs, thanks to Zafar’s polished knock of 84 off 40 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Half centuries from consistent Nazeer (50) and Qureshi (50 runs and 2 for 20) enabled ARM United beat Makkah Kings by 7 wickets and remain unbeaten. UT Lines downed Pak Shaheen by 4 wickets as Waleed picked up 4 for 30. Makkah Eagles’ Makki (3 for 22), Shahzad (2 for 13) and Hasnain (2 for 35) bowled well in tandem to skittle out Saudi Oil for 143 and win by 7 wickets.
Scores:
Pak Makkah beat Kashmir Stags by 3 wickets. Kashmir Stags 257 for 4 (Danish 107 not out, Majid 60, Adil 28; Hassan 2 for 51). Pak Makkah 259 for 7 (Makki 157, Waleed 43; Majid 3 for 45).
Naseem Al-Zahra beat Al-Burj by 58 runs. Naseem Al-Zahra 287 for 9 (Amir Wahla 103, Nadeem 53, Usman 54; Tahir 3 for 54, Umair 2 for 41, Khalid 2 for 28, Zubair 2 for 48). Al-Burj 229 for 9 (Umair 53, Kamran 44; Faisal 2 for 32, Khalid 2 for 36).
Jamoom Tigers beat Awan CC by 185 runs. Jamoom Tigers 232 for 6 wickets (Adnan 75, Ali Malik 71; Amjad 2 for 49. Awan CC 47 all out Danish 15, Ali 2 for 2).
Jamoom Fighters beat Eirad Travels by 48 runs. Jamoom Fighters 196 (Zafar 84, Qasid 35, Usman 34, Aslam Rana 23; Raza 5 for 17). Eirad Travels 148 Tariq 82, Kausar 35, Afzal 2 for 26, Amir 2 for 20).
UT Lines beat Pak Shaheen by 4 wickets. Pak Shaheen 160 all out (Usman 47, Rawdad Khan 38, Zahid 28; Waleed 4 for 30, Shad Khan 2 for 29). UT Lines 161 for 6 (Zahid 35, Bilal 25, Atta 21, Furqan 2 for 32).
ARM United beat Makkah Kings by 7 wickets. Makkah Eagles 140 all out (Abdul Rahim 27, Irfan 47; Ahmad Qureshi 2 for 20, Sami Khan 2 for 22, Arsalan 2 for 9). ARM 141 for 2 (Nazeer 50, Ahmad Qureshi 50).
Makkah Eagles beat Saudi Oil by 7 wickets. Saudi Oil 143 all out (Ayaz 32, Khalid 23, Ejaz 25; Makki 3 for 22, Shahzad 2 for 13, Hasnain 2 for 35). Makkah Eagles 144 for 3 (Saad 58, Malik 27, Irfan 20).
