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Wings XI beat Farooq CC by five wickets

DUBAI - Wings XI fast bowlers Mansoor and Arif destroyed Farooq CC top order in G Force Premier League tournament, a press release said.

Wings XI, support sponsor of the tournament, won their first match in the tournament. Farooq CC lost both league matches and will now play against Fly Emirates.

The toss proved crucial for Wings XI. Farooq CC batting line collapsed against Mansoor and Arif who grabbed four wickets each and captain Neeraj too bowled well for the winners.

In reply, Wings XI started positively. Abdul (29 runs in 47 balls) put team in a strong position. He hit two sixes while Sarfraz made 20 runs. Wings XI managed to reach home in the 20^th over. Captain Neeraj scored a match-winning 15 runs. His sensible knock clinched the thriller for Wings XI.

Brief Score: Wings XI beat Farooq CC by 5 wickets. Farooq CC 102 all out in 18.2 over (Adel Farooq 26, Mehmood Pir Bux 22, Mansoor 4 for 18, Arif 4 for 12, Neeraj 1 for 23). Wings XI 106/5 in 19.2 over (Abdul 29, Sarfraz 20, Neeraj15*, Sher Afzal 2 for 24). Man of the Match: Arif of Wings XI.