Red-hot ECB Blues too good

SHARJAH - Satya Ramesh and Ahmed Raza smashed solid half-centuries while Mohammed Tauqir returned with a rich four-wicket haul as ECB Blues defeated Ibsons CC by 56 runs in the Bukhatir League A Division Tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at Sharjah cricket stadium.

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Published: Thu 21 Apr 2011, 1:04 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 7:20 AM

Ramesh hit 59 off 78 balls and Raza weighed in with 57 off as many balls to propel ECB Blues to a healthy 267 for nine in the allotted 50 overs.

The duo were well supported by Tauqir (24 off 28 balls), Irfan Sajjad (22 off 10 balls with one four and two sixes), Umer Matin (21 off 45 balls) and Zamin Jaleel (20 off 28 balls). Irfan Sajid was the most successful Ibsons CC bowler, taking three wickets for 42 runs.

Ibsons CC, in reply, were bowled out for 211 in the 41st over with former UAE captain Tauqir taking four wickets for just 23 runs while Ahmed Raza rounded off a fine all-round performance when he picked up two wickets for 32 runs.

Irfan Sajjad (two for 42) was also among the wickets as Ibsons struggled to keep pace with the asking rate.

Experienced Baber Malik and Mohammed Tanvir did make their presence with some fine batting, but they lacked support from other batsmen.

Malik slammed 82 off 71 balls with six fours and four wickets while Tanvir made 77 off 100 balls with seven fours and two sixes to delay the inevitable.


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