Monday, Sep 14, 2009
Gulf News
Ajman: Defending champions Eurocon Alubond entered the semifinals of the Trucape Kibsons Twenty20 Ramadan tournament organised by Ajman Council, beating Manntech by eight wickets. In a one-sided match, Eurocon bowlers restricted Manntech to 154 runs with Pakistani player Farhan Ayoub taking three wickets.
Chasing the target, Eurocon won in the twelfth over. Openers Ahmad Dar and Nasser Jamshed put on a 91-run partnership. Jamshed, international left-handed batsman from Pakistan, thrilled spectators with his splendid knock of 52 off 21 balls which included ten fours and one six.
In the Ten Sports Sharjah Ramadan tournament, Affan Cricket Club defeated Emirates Islamic Bank by 29 runs to enter the semifinals.
Meanwhile, Ibsons Club, riding on a half-century from Zubair Akhtar, got the better of Lahore Gymkhana by four wickets to make it to the last-four stages.
Brief scores
Ajman: Manntech (154 for 9) lost to Eurocon Alubond (158 for 2 in 12 overs). Man of the match: Nasser Jamshed (Eurocon Alubond). Friendz (160) lost to United Dubai (141 in 19.3 overs). Man of the Match: Jethesh (Friendz). MIR (212 for 5) beat Dry Docks World (151). Man of the Match: Abdur Rahman (MIR). Sharjah: Affan Club (154 for 9 in 20 overs) beat Emirates Islamic Bank (125 for 6). Man of the Match: Mohammad Irfan (Affan). Lahore Gymkhana (147 for 7 in 20 overs) lost to Ibsons CC (149 for 6 in 18.5 overs). Man of the Match: Zubair Akhtar (Ibsons CC). Dubai: Posta Plaus (129 for 9) lost to Al Shaza Star (130 for 5 in 17.5 overs). Man of the Match: Sajjad Butt (Al Shaza Star). Al Areen (157 in 20 overs) lost to Ecovac Smart (162 for 3). Man of the Match: Sharif (Ecovac).
Staff Report
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