By Ali Mohammed Khan
JEDDAH — The fourth week of JCT VII Cricket Championship witnessed some remarkable individual performances as the teams gear up for a place in the knockout stage.
Ijaz from Classic Friends Puttur put up a belligerent batting and scored 86 off 45 balls against 3Star CC to help his team post 158 in the allotted 15 overs after they were 3 down with not much on the board. In reply, 3Star CC could muster only 90.
Najjam from KSA Blue showed great determination in scoring 66 not out off 44 balls after opening the batting to help his team post 111 against 777 Brothers which they defended easily to win by 15 runs.
In a low scoring thriller, tournament organizers Azizia Deccan playing their second league match against KSA Yellow were reduced to 30 for 6 in chasing a lowly 58 before Maqbool and Asif joined hands to guide them home without further hiccups.
Earlier, KSA Yellow having opted to bat was moving briskly at 49 for 5, when Man of the Match Taraq Nadeem came in and picked up 4 wickets in 9 balls to bundle it out for 57.
In another tense encounter, Munawar Ali from Super Chargers held his nerve to defend 5 runs off the final over against Salama Falcons to help his team secure their first win of the season.
The tournament is organized by Azizia Deccan, mainly sponsored by S:Mile and powered by Al-Salem York. It is also supported by Saudi Cricket Centre (SCC) and co-sponsored by Datco, Biryani House, B-Cola and Captains cafeteria.
Results:
Ksa Yellow 57 in 13.3 overs (Nadeem 18, Taraq 4-6, Ishaq 2-13) lost to Azizia Deccan 63-6 in 13.1 overs (Shaik Maqbool 18*, Azam 3-3). Man of the Match: Taraq Nadeem and Shaik Maqbool.
AD Royals 114-7 (Nadeem 44, George 2-11) beat Jeddah Cricket Kings 104-7 (Intiyaz 21, Adil 2-25). Man of the Match: Nadeem.
York Chargers 76 in 13.4 overs (Salim 15, Shajahan 4-3, Nissar 2-16) lost to Blasters XI 77-2 in 10.5 overs (Nissar 35, Mufazal 1-6). Man of the Match: Nissar.
Super Chargers 97-5 (Azam 28, Faheem 23, Faisal 2-21) beat Salama Falcons CC 96-7 (Faisal 40, Habeeb 2-20 Faheem 1-18) Man of the Match: Faheem.
Heroes CC Mahjar won by walkover against City Fighters.
ATS Jeddah 126-7 (Yogananda 53*, Shakil 3-26) beat Polytoner CC 54 in 10.1 overs (Meherban 15, Shameez 4-6). Man of the Match: Yogananda.
Sultans 62 in 14.2 overs (Furqan 19, Sameer 2-7) lost to Azizia Boyz CC 65-4 in 9 overs (Asif 22*, Danish 2-15). Man of the Match: Asif.
Gulbarga CT 67-8 (Faisal 17, Sehran 2-9) lost to Bhakal CA 68-2 in 11.1 overs (Munawar 45, Shahid 1-8). Man of the Match: Munawar.
Gulfwest 138-6 (Nowshad 44, Nadeem 2-23) beat United Brothers CC 117-9 (Owais 33, Harshad 4-19, Nowshad 3-9). Man of the Match: Nowshad.
Classic Friends Puttur 158-8 (Ijaz 86, Iqbal 3-43) beat 3Star CC 90-7 (Saddam 15, Shagil 1-5). Man of the Match: Ijaz.
Ksa Blue 111-6 (Najjam 66*, Umar 2-11) beat 777 Brothers 96-5 (Jamee 38, Faizullah 2-14). Man of the Match: Najjam.
