RIYADH — Kokan Green, Gujranwala Stars and Riyadh Rhinos recorded victories in the SCC T-20 Cup 2019, organized by Riyadh Cricket League (RCL). This event is sponsored by Saudi Cricket Centre (SCC).

Premier Green League

Kokan Green prevailed over Royal Fighters by 8 wickets. Royal Fighters tallied 189-3, as Tanveer made a blistering 59 while Javed and Siraj took 1 wicket each. In reply, Adil Qureshi hit an outstanding century (103 in 50 balls) and completed the win for Kokan Green with 10 balls remaining. Qaiser took 1 wicket. Man of the Match: Adil Qureshi.

Fakhre Afghan crushed Chargerz by 54 runs. Fakhre Afghan posted 217-3. Kamran Khan was top scorer with 75. Khader took 3 crucial wickets. In reply, Asim showed some resilience making 38 runs with the support of Khan (34). However, it was restricted to 164. Qaiser grabbed 3 wickets. Man of the Match: Kamran Khan.

Premier Blue League

Gujranwala Stars triumphed over HBK Yarbash by 28 runs. Gujranwala managed 192-6 as Umer Butt top scored with 51. Adnan was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets. While chasing the target, Israr of HBK Yarbash showed some resilience. He made 41 but they were bundled out for 168. Salman took 4 wickets and Umer Butt 3. Man of the Match: Umer Butt.

Warriors succeeded over Riyadh Aces by 5 wickets. Batting first, Riyadh Aces made 179. Hafeez blasted a blazing 96. Qadeer and Sami took 1 wicket each. In reply, Warriors’ Nishad contributed 42 along with Faizaan (37) to win in 17 overs. Haroon clinched 3 wickets. Man of the Match: Mohammed Nishad.

Premier Yellow League

Riyadh Rhinos clinched a narrow 2-run victory over SNS Diamond. Batting first, Riyadh Rhinos accorded 200-4. Atif blasted an outstanding century (101 in 50 balls). Amjad and Mamoon took a wicket each. In reply, SNS Diamond’s opener Waseem batted beautifully for 69 but fell short of 2 runs. Abuzar and Azhar took 3 wickets each. Man of the Match: Mohammed Atif.

Premier Orange League

L and T Teams defeated Raptors by 58 runs. L and T posted 142 runs as Ramesh was top scored with 53. Ghazi took 2 wickets. Raptors were bundled out for 54. Faisal scored 22. Jay took 3 wickets. Man of the Match: Ramesh.

Inter-School tourney

Under-16

IIPS prevailed over MMIES in one of the most thrilling matches.

MMIES 180-4 (Areeb 92, Yousuf 26; Varun and Nigel 1 wicket each) lost to IIPS 181-3 (Sashwath 64, Nigel 42; Areeb 1 wicket) by 7 wickets. Man of the Match: Sashwath (64 runs and 1 wicket).

PISR defeated DPS. PISR 175-4 (Hassan 65, Ahmed 59; Rahul 2 wickets) defeated DPS 170-7 (Rahul 72, Ashrak 28; Umar 3 wickets) by 5 runs. Man of the Match: Hassan (65 runs and 1 wicket). — SG