Smooth sailing for Seven Seas

DUBAI - A marvelous innings by Freddy Sidhwa (54 runs not out) and Qadir Nawaz (175 not out) helped Seven Seas clinch victory over XI on Top CC in the Farid Malik Memorial Cup, a press release said.

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Published: Tue 20 Jul 2010, 11:39 PM

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

The tournament, organised by Freddy Sidhwa of Seven Seas, is being held under the auspices of Dubai Cricket Council. All prizes are also sponsored by Freddy Sidhwa. In the first match of the day, Seven Seas defeated XI on Top CC by 61 runs. Batting first, Seven Seas made 248/1 in 20 overs.

Qadir Nawaz performed brilliantly scoring 175 runs (not out) off just 60 balls, Qadir was strongly supported by his captain and veteran star Freddy Sidhwa who played a splendid innings of 54 not out off 34 balls. Mahesh remained the only bowler to take a wicket.

Chasing the target, XI on Top CC scored 181 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Mahesh remained the top scorer with 50 runs. He was supported by Vigesh (47) and Jahanz (25). Among the bowlers, Faraz stood out with three wickets, while Qadir, Mohsin and Kaleem took a wicket each. In another match Eleven CC defeated Seven Seas Blues by 137 runs. Batting first, Eleven CC scored 271 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Majid displayed a superb batting performance scoring 113. He was supported by Chamil’s 69 and Shezad’s 26. Jehangir took 3 wickets whilst Farhad took 2 wickets respectively.

Brief scores: Seven Seas Strikers defeated XI on Top CC by 61 runs. Seven Seas scored 248/1 in 20 overs (Qadir Nawaz 175*, Freddy Sidhwa 54*, Asif 14; Mahesh 1/38). Eleven CC 181/7 in 20 overs (Mahesh 50, Vigesh 47; Faraz 3/42, Qadir 1/26).

Eleven CC defeated Seven Seas Blues by 137 runs. Eleven CC scored 271/8 in 20 overs (Majid 113, Chamil 69, Shezad 26; Jehangir 3/35, Farhad 2/35). Seven Seas Blues 133/5 in 20 overs (Hormazd 33, Vishak 29, Binu 25*, Ahmed 2/20, Naim 2/22).


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