By Ali Mohammed Khan
JEDDAH — The seventh season of Jeddah Champion’s Trophy (JCT) for S:Mile Cup witnessed several low scoring matches with some remarkable performances by the bowlers, none better than Jeddah Gladiators who put up a bowling effort for the ages against AD Avengers.
Led by left-arm Afsar, who picked up 5 wickets for 2 runs, Jeddah Gladiators skittled out their opponents for a meager 8 runs to record the best ever bowling effort in the 5-year history of the tournament.
UBCC came close to eclipsing the feat against City Fighters when it prized out its opponents first 6 wickets with only 3 runs on the board, but some late order resilience helped City Fighters scrape through to 42 which UBCC chased down with ease.
Amid the bowlers dictating terms, Rukshan Jayanath scored a blistering 94 not out off 47 balls to take his team KSA Captains Cafeteria to its first win of the season against 3 Star CC.
This season is mainly sponsored by S:Mile and powered by Al-Salem York, supported by Saudi Cricket Center and co-sponsored by Datco, Biryani House and B-Cola.
Results:
York Chargers 73 in 15 overs (Omer 13, Irfan Amin 3-18) beat Sultans 66 in 14.1 overs (Irfan Rahat 15, Imad 2-2). Man of the Match: Imad.
Ksa Yellow 63-9 in 15 overs (Azam 16, Habeeb 3-6) beat Super Chargers 46 in 13.1 overs (Fahem 18, Talha 3-8). Man of the Match: Talha.
Blasters XI 103-9 in 15 overs (Shakir 31, Tamim 4-23) lost to Azizia Boyz CC 105-8 in 15 overs (Abdul wasay 35, Asif 2-16). Man of the Match: Abdul Wasay.
Hyderabad Royals 136-8 in 15 overs (Yusuf 32, Omar 3-16) beat Elite CC 115-8 in 15 overs (Omar 37, Abdullah 2-20). Man of the Match: Yusuf.
Jeddah Gladiators 91 in 14.5 overs (Ijaz 54, Akram 4-14) beat AD Avengers 8-10 in 8 overs (Rasheed 2, Afsar 5-2). Man of the Match: Ijaz.
Ksa CC Al Max 167-4 in 14 overs (Rukshan 94 not out, Waseem 3-42) beat 3Star CC 135 in 14.1 overs (Johny 31, Shafran 3-25). Man of the Match: Rukshan.
Bhatkal XI 38-8 in 15 overs (Jareer 17, Maqsood 2-13) lost to Elite CC 69-1 in 8.3 overs (Mohammed 35 not out, Sagor 1-8). Man of the Match: Mohammed.
Jeddah Gladiators 101 in 15 overs (Ijaz 26, Mujaheed 3-6) beat Gulbarga Cricket Team 66 in 15 overs (Afsarkhan 22, Afsar 4-11). Man of the Match: Afsar.
Ats Jeddah 131-8 in 15 overs (Abduljaleel 34, George 2-12) beat Jeddah Cricket Kings 87-9 in 15 overs (Intiyaz 23, Arfan 2-2). Man of the Match: AbdulJaleel.
Sultans 62 in 14.3 overs (Nadeem 21, Shjahan 2-10) lost to Blasters XI 65-5 in 10.4 overs (Shabeer 23, Zohaib 2-7). Man of the Match: Shajahan.
Salama Falcons CC 112-5 in 15 overs (Raheem 34, Fasiullah 2-14) lost to Ksa Yellow 113-6 in 14.5 overs (Nadeem 47, Naseeb 1-15). Man of the Match: Nadeem.
Ksa Blue 103 in 15 overs (Sadik 32, Shahzaib 3-8) beat Rockers CC 70 in 15 overs (Rustam 28, Suhair 4-8). Man of the Match: Suhair.
Ksa CC Al Max 61 in 13 overs (Rukshan 13, Adham 4-10) lost to The Prime XI 64-6 in 12.3 overs (Razeeth 32, Asif 2-11). Man of the Match: Adham.
Hyderabad Royals 127-6 in 15 overs (Yusuf 25, Kamran 2-14) beat AD Smashers 61 in 13.5 overs (Kamran 15, Yusuf 3-0). Man of the Match: Yusuf.
Kokan XI 130-7 in 15 overs (Sajjad 27, Umar 2-23) beat 777 Brothers 123-9 in 15 overs (Jami 56, Shadab 3-21). Man of the Match: Sajjad.
City Fighters 42 in 7.3 overs (Umar 14, Rohit 4-16) lost to United Brothers CC 43-4 in 9.4 overs (Afzal 23 not out, Asif 2-5). Man of the Match: Rohit.
Bhatkal Cricket Association 145-7 in 15 overs (Munawar 56, Sumair 2-15) beat AD Avengers 84 in 12.3 overs (Adil 36, sehran 4-19). Man of the Match: Munawar.
