Firoz shines for Nucaf

SHARJAH - Firoz Khan produced a brilliant performance to steer Nucaf Tellicherry to a 23-run victory over Lanka Lions in the 20th Bukhatir League ‘B’ Division Tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at the Sharjah stadium.

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Published: Wed 15 Dec 2010, 11:57 PM

Last updated: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 9:42 AM

Firoz hit 76 as Nucaf Tellicherry, batting first, scored a huge 236 for eight in the allotted 20 overs. Experienced Nasir CTK (37) and Hareesh (35) were the other main scorers. Nadika and Lasantha picked up two wickets each for Lanka Lions.

Lanka Lions, in reply, staged a determined fightback, but stumbled at the finish. Murali (58) and Mahesh (30) batted well. Bilal and Shamsher were the most successful Nucaf Tellicherry bowlers, taking two wickets each.


Brief scores: Nucaf Tellicherry beat Lanka Lions SC by 23 runs. Nucaf Tellicherry 236 for eight (Firoz Khan 76, Nasir CTK 37, Hareesh 35; Nadika 2-23, Lasantha 2-44) vs Lanka Lions 213 for seven (Murali 58, Mahesh 30, Bilal 2-38, Shamsher 2-57). Man-of-the match: Firoz Khan of Nucaf Tellicherry.


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