Shamsudeen shines as Dulsco SC beat Abu Dhabi Cargo Company

DUBAI — An unbeaten half-century by Mohammed Shamsudeen helped hosts Dulsco SC defeat Abu Dhabi Cargo Company (ADCC) by six wickets in the 9th Dulsco Ramadan Cricket Tournament at Zabeel Park grounds, Dubai, a press release said.

Published: Sat 4 Sep 2010, 11:54 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:56 AM

In another match Pacers Ramadi walked past Rotory Humm by 10 wickets in the 20-over tournament played under the auspices of the Dubai Cricket Council.

Chasing a small target of 109 set by ADCC, Dulsco lost their opener Buta for four, but his partner Shamsudeen hit an unbeaten 59, which included four sixes and three fours as the hosts raced to victory in the first ball of the 15^th over.

Tariq, who hit a record 151 in Dulsco’s earlier victory, contributed 14 and Finu made 13 as they assured themselves of a place in the knockout stage. Shamsudeen picked up the man of the match award.

Arshad and Heran claimed two wickets each for 23 and 34 runs respectively for ADCC.

Earlier ADCC struggled against a tight bowling by Dulsco but managed to cross the 100-mark setting up a 109 victory target for the hosts.

Shahzad (2/9) Rishi (2/10), Tariq (2/11) and Gurvinder (2/27) were the successful bowlers for the hosts.

Only three ADCC batsmen reached double figures — Sampath (37), Shyam (19) and Shahid (13). Dulsco bowlers conceded 20 runs as extras.

Pacers Ramadi needed six overs to reach to the victory target after Rotory Humm were bowled out for a paltry 57 runs. Only Fairooz (19) and Refaz (11) reached double figures. Shazhad and Sailesh claimed three wickets each for the winners for 11 and 10 runs respectively.

Biju bagged two for 3 while Anwer, Zuhir and Anish picked up one each. Shailesh and Binoy worked off the required runs in six overs without being separated.

Shailesh Karayi was named man-of-the-match for his fine three-over spell in the game.

Twenty four teams, divided into six groups of four each, are taking part in the 9^th edition of the Dulsco Ramadan tournament.

After a round robin league, the top teams will advance to the knockout stage.

Brief scores

Dulsco SC beat ADCC by six wickets. ADCC 108 for 9 (Sampath 37, Shyam 19, Shahid 13; Shahzad 2/ 9, Rishi 2/10, Tariq 2/11, Gurvinder 2/27). Dulsco SC 11 for 4 in 14.1 overs (Mohd Shamsudeen 59*, Tariq 14, Finu 13; Arshad 2/23, Heran 2/34). Man of the match: Mohd Shamsudeen of Dulsco SC.

Pacers Ramadi bt Rotory Humm by 10 wickets. Rotory Humm 57 all out (Fairooz 19, Refaz 11; Sailesh 3/10, Shazad 3/11, Biju 2/3). Pacers Ramadi 58 for no loss in 6 overs (Binoy 37, Shailesh 20). Man of the match: Shailesh K of Pacers Ramadi.