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Narrow win for Westminster YTCA

DUBAI - In a thrilling match that went down to the last over, Westminster wobbled momentarily before snatching a thrilling one-wicket win over Al Ain Sportplex in the Nissan Gulf Cup Under-17 match, organised by YTCA under the auspices of the Dubai Cricket Council, at Dubai Sevens ground on Monday.

Westminster, chasing Al Ain Sportplex’s total of 139 for victory, were coasting after a first wicket partnership of 74 runs between Reuben Abraham (50 runs) and Umer Daud (36).

But once Daud was dismissed, the Westminster YTCA innings fell apart as they lost six wickets in quick succession to totter at seven down for 119 runs on board at the end of the 22 over. The Al Ain Sportplex bowling duo of Muqeet (3 for 18) and Shahir (3 for 27) did the bulk of the damage.

Westminster YTCA, however, were bailed out by a timely knock of Abbas who remained unbeaten on 8 runs. Abbas along with last-man Ali Mirza got the required runs with just one ball to spare off Asghar’s over.

Westminster opening batsman Reuben was later declared the man-of-the-match for his brilliant 50 runs scored with the help of three boundaries.

Earlier, Al Ain Sportplex opting to bat first scored 138 runs for 8 wickets.

In-form batsman, Shahir Qidawi made 26, studded with four boundaries, while Salem Qadoos hit five boundaries in his knock of 37 runs. Liam Karlsson and Chirag Suri took two wickets each for Westminster YTCA.

In other under-17 ties, Durham CC defeated Al Ain Sportplex by 6 wickets and Desert Cubs beat Westminster YTCA by 10 runs.

Al Ain Sportplex, batting first, scored 108 runs in 20.5 overs while Durham took 18.2 overs before scoring the 
winning runs of 133 runs losing four wickets.

Desert Cubs piled up 135 for four wickets in 20 overs and later restricted Westminster YTCA to 126 runs.

Brief scores

Westminster YTCA beat Al Ain Sportplex by 1 wicket. Al Ain Sportplex 138/8 in 25 overs (Sahir Qidawi 26, Salem Qadoos 37; Liam Karlsson 2/17, Chirag Suri 2/21) vs Westminster YTCA 139 for in 24.5 overs (Reuben Abraham 50, Umer Daud 36; Muqeet 3/18, Shahir 3/27).

Durham CC defeated Al Ain Sportplex by 6 wickets. Al Ain Sportplex 108 all out in 20.5 overs (Naseem Hassan 18 not out; H Jack 4/27, C Ryan 2/23, Sameet 2/10) vs Durham CC 113 for 4 wickets in18.2 overs (B Sameet 39, Reece Carr 29 not out, James Thompson 17 not out).