Al Ain Sportplex B win title

AL AIN - Al Ain Sportplex ‘B’ defeated Chinnar CC of Sharjah by two wickets to win the Al Magrib Group Invitation Cup cricket tournament held at the Al Ain Sportplex Cricket Academy.

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Published: Thu 1 Jul 2010, 11:57 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:32 AM

Batting first, Chinnar CC made 137 for 6 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to a fine half century by Hussain Khan. He was supported by Mudashir Ejaz (20) that helped Chinnar CC post 137 for 6 in 20 overs. For Al Ain Sportplex, Salem Qadoos took two for 28.

In reply, Al Ain began on a slow note with Amir Javed (13) and Ashraf Bangash (12) at the crease. But a brilliant partnership of 65 runs between Nabeel Butt (56) and skipper Asghar Mehdi (19) put the team on track. But Mudassir picked up three wickets in one over when Al Ain Sportplex needed eight runs but that could not stop them from winning.

Khursheed Ahmed Junejo, Ambassador of Pakistan in the UAE, gave away prizes.

Brief scores: Alain Sportplex Cricket Academy ‘B’ beat Chinnar CC by two wickets. Chinnar: CC 137 for 6 in 20 overs (Hussain 53, Kamran 19, Mudassir 20; Salem 2 for 28). Al Ain Sportplex ‘B’: 140 for 8 in 19.3 overs. (Nabeel Butt 56, Asghar Mehdi 19; Muddasir 2 for 14, Hammed 2 for 20).

Man of the final: Nabeel Butt; Best bowler; Zafarullah of Al Ain Sportplex; Best batsman Shah Hussain of AMG Transport Company; Best all-rounder: Hussain Khan of Chinnar CC


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