By Ali Mohammed Khan
JEDDAH — With the league stage of Jeddah champions trophy season VII coming to an end, 16 teams have advanced to the knockout stage of this prestigious event. Team Azizia Deccan, Jeddah Gladiators, Classic Friends puttur, Heroes cc Mahajar, ATS Jeddah & Azizia Boys CC have won their 3 league matches to top their respective groups.
The tournament which started off with 32 teams will progress further with the super 16 knockouts round, followed by quarterfinals and semifinals, with the final to be played on April 19.
The teams that have made it into the knockout stage are: Heroes CC Mahjar, Gulfwest, Classic Friends Puttur, The Prime XI, Elite CC, Hyderabad Royals, Azizia Deccan, Ksa Yellow, Jeddah Gladiators, Bhatkal CA, Kokan XI, Rockers CC, Azizia Boyz CC, Blasters XI, Ats Jeddah and Azizia Deccan Royals.
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:
Azizia Boyz CC 64 in 13.5 overs (Abdul Farees 16, Mufazal 3-17) beat York Chargers 44-10 in 12.3 overs (Imad 10, Raheel 2-4). Man of the Match: Raheel.
Polytoner CC 71-9 in 15 overs (Jawaid 20, Azeem 2-18) lost to AD Royals 72-2 in 11.1 overs (Imbeshat 35*, Azeem 30*, Noor 2-4). Man of the Match: Azeem.
Gulfwest 117-9 (Imran 41, Anas 3-20) lost to Heroes CC Mahjar 118-4 in 14 overs (Kesavarao 64*, Nihar 2-23). Man of the Match: Kesavarao.
Classic Friends Puttur 72 in 12.3 overs (Ashraf 39, Shafran 4-10) beat Ksa Captains Cafe Al-Max 65-7 (Vasantha 17, Nasir 2-11). Man of the Match: Ashraf.
Bhatkal XI 133-9 (Waqas 66, Kamran 2-5) beat AD Smashers 34-10 in 9 overs (Idrees 9, Saiful 4-3). Man of the Match: Waqas.
777 Brothers 51 in 10 overs (Bahurdeen 14, Jalil 3-7) lost to Rockers CC 52-1 in 5.4 overs (Sadik 23*, Jami 1-16). Man of the Match: Jalil.
3Star CC 81 in 12.5 overs (Azhar 36, Rizwan 4-12) lost to The Prime XI 82-2 in 9.5 overs (Faizuddin 42*, Dilshad 1-30). Man of the Match: Rizwan.
Kokan XI 149-7 (Shadab 55, Faizullah 2-29) beat Ksa Blue 83-10 in 14 overs (Mukarram 16, Sajjad 2-12). Man of the Match: Shadab.
Super Chargers 56 in 14 overs (Mubeen 14, Ishaq 3-16, Amjad 2-9) lost to Azizia Deccan 58-4 in 10.3 overs (Abdul Raheem 23*, Amjad 13*, Munawar 1-10). Man of the Match: IshaqKhan and AmjadKhan.
