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Afridi down Al Futtaim Motors for UAQ T20 title

UMM AL QUWAIN — Afridi CC defeated Al Futtaim Motors Toyota by 84 runs to win the Third Umm Al Quwain T20 League here at UAQ grounds.

The tournament, held under the supervision of the Emirates Cricket Board, and played under the auspices of the Ajman Cricket Council, was organised under the leadership of Mushtaq Ahmed Chowdhary.

Batting first, Afridi CC piled up 190 for the loss of nine wickets, with most of their batsmen making useful contributions to the team’s innings.

Saqlain Haider was Afridi CC’s top scorer hitting an unbeaten 32 from 27 deliveries. Haider hit three fours during his knock. Mohammed Adnan remained unbeaten on 32 as he faced 18 balls. He hit three sixes and two four as he dominated the bowling with his timely hits.

Hashmat Khan hit a 13-ball 30 which included three towering sixes and one boundary. Khan also bagged three wickets later to walk away with the man-of-the-final award. Mohammed Zahid scored an 11-ball 25 with the help of two sixes and equal number of fours while Shahzad Manna made 17 from 15 deliveries.

Haji Irfan Akram and Saqib Rasheed scored 14 each as Afridi CC set up a 191-run victory target for Al Futtaim Motors Toyota.

Tariq and Imtiaz were the most successful bowlers for Al Futtaim claiming two wickets each. While Tariq conceded 35 runs, Imtiaz gave away 40. Asghar, Arif and Ashraf picked up one each and conceded 35, 37 and 43 runs respectively. Requiring to make almost 10 runs an over, Al Futtaim Motors Toyota crumbled under pressure and never came close to the asking rate. In the end they managed only 206 for the loss of six wickets conceding victory to Afridi CC by 84 runs.

Waseem was the lone Al-Futtaim batsman to offer some resistance making 40 from 29 deliveries. He hit one six and reached the ropes five times during his stay at the crease.

Tariq and Javed scored 14 each while Rawoof contributed 13. The rest of the batsmen failed with the bat as Al Futtaim Motors Toyota ended their 20 overs making only 106 runs.

Hashmat Khan was the most successful bowler for the winners. He took three wickets conceeding only six runs. Shahzad Manna also took three wickets for 15 runs. Mohammed Adnan claimed one for 18.

Hashmat Khan of Afridi CC was named the man-of-the-match for his all-round performance.

Mohammed Javed and Sajid Hussain officiated as umpires for the final.

Brief scores: Afridi CC beat Al Futtaim Motors Toyota by 84 runs: Afridi CC 190 for 9 (Saqlain Haider 36, Mohammed Adnan 32 not out, Hashmat Khan 30, Mohammed Zahid 25, Shahzad Manna 17, Haji Irfan Akram 14, Saqib Rasheed 14; Tariq 2-35, Imtiaz 2-40, Asghar 1-35, Arid 1-37, Ashraf 1-43) vs Al Futtaim Motors Toyota 106 for 6 (Waseem 40, Tariq 14, Javed 14, Rawoof 13; Hashmat Khan 3-6, Shahzad Manna 3-15, Mohammed Adnan 1-18). Man-of-the-final: Hashmat Khan of Afridi CC.