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Kashif hammers century

SHARJAH - Kashif Ahmed cracked a scintillating century to guide Emirates Islamic Bank to a convincing 93-run victory over Farooq CC in the 17th AJ Invitation League Tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at Al Dhaid Cricket Village.

Kashif hit 108 with 10 fours and five sixes as Emirates Islamic Bank, batting first, scored a huge 207 for four in 20 overs. Khurram Shehzad (41) and Asim Kaleem (32) further added to the woes of a struggling Farooq CC attack.

Farooq CC, in reply, were bowled out for 114 in the 19^th overs with Usman and Naeem Khan snaring three wickets each. Only Qais Farooq (23) offered some resistance to a charged-up Emirates Islamic Bank attack.

Meanwhile, in the fifth Al Dhaid Cricket Village Tournament, Yogi Group recorded back-to-back victories. They first defeated Universal Steel by five wickets and then pulled off a thrilling five-run win against Al Barraq CC.

Brief scores: Emirates Islamic Bank beat Farooq CC by 93 runs: Emirates Islamic Bank 207 for four (Kashif Ahmed 108, Khurram Shehzad 41, Asim Kaleem 32; Sher Afzal 2-50) Farooq CC 114 all out in 18.3 overs (Qais Farooq 23; Usman 3-22, Naeem Khan 3-22, Khurram Shehzad 2-4). Man-of-the-match: Kashif Ahmed of Emirates Islamic Bank.

Fifth Al Dhaid Cricket Village League Tournament:

Yogi Group beat Universal Steel by five wickets: Universal Steel 185 for eight (Shadaf 50, Jayaprakash 49, Ashraf 38, Sandeep 22; Kamran 2-21, Razik 2-27) Yogi Group 187 for five in 19.5 overs (Prabodhan Kanse 66, Avadoot 54, Razik 37; Shadaf 2-28, Naveen 2-25). Man-of-the- match: Razik Khan.

Yogi Group beat Al Barraq CC by five runs: Yogi Group 121 all out in 17.1 overs (Avadoot 33; Asad 3-16, Saifullah 2-15) Al Barraq CC 116 for seven (Shujat 30; Sarim 28 not out; Salman Faris 3-19). Man-of-the-match: Salman Faris.