Rameez’s century goes in vain

DUBAI — In a thrilling encounter, YTCA, with a brilliant last-wicket stand, gave Philadelphia Cricket Club a huge scare. But in the end, they failed to secure victory despite another fine century by Rameez Shahzad, a press release said.

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Published: Sun 15 Aug 2010, 12:29 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:19 AM

The match was played at Philadelphia Grounds in Durham.

Rameez, who had earlier scored a century against Durham in a two-day match single-handedly, toiled hard and hit 11 fours and six sixes in an astonishing display of batting. He faced just 40 balls.

Philadelphia batted first to score 197 all out with Gerber scoring 79 in 49 balls and Haxwell scoring 46. Fahad Al Hashmi, YTCA captain, bowled well to take 4 for 62 and Rameez Shahzad took three for 18 while Sairaj Venkat, Wasim Bari and Shahid took one wicket each.

In reply, YTCA started well with Adnan Khan hitting 22 but there was no support as the innings collapsed to 70 for 9. But a fine last-wicket stand between Rameez, the centurion and Gul, the last man, took them to 171 all out.

YTCA coach Prosanta Chanda was full of praise for Rameez who now has back to back centuries. Ramez, son of former UAE player Shahzad Altaf, also plays for.


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