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Yogi Group down Tellicherry to enter G Force League final

DUBAI - Defending champions Yogi Group entered in the final of G Force Premier League, held under the auspices of Dubai Cricket Council, after beating Nucaf Tellicherry in the semifinals by 33 runs at Zabeel Park.

Opting to bat first, Yogi Group had a great start with their openers putting on 56 runs in first five overs as Nucaf bowlers struggled to pick a wicket.

Prabodhan Kanse (51 in 41 balls), Swapnil Patil (36) and man-of-the-match Shaiman Butt (69 in 37 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes) displayed good form as they lifted Yogi Group to 213 in 20 overs.

Azam was the most successful bowler for Tellicherry picking 2 wickets for 26 runs.

In reply, Nucaf Tellicherry opener Jai Prakash hit a 16-ball 40 and added 56 runs in 5 overs with Firoz Khan (19) before the latter was run out.

One down Safdar (35), Shibith (16) and Harish (31) played well to maintain the run rate.

However, Nasir Aziz (3-36), Mohd Ajmal (3-39) and Sandeep (2-16) then bowled superbly as Nucaf were skittled out for 180.

Brief Score:

Yogi Group beat Nucaf Tellicherry by 33 runs. Yogi Group 213 for 5 in 20 over (Prabodhan Kanse 51,Swapnil 36,Shaimon 69, Azam 2 for 26) vs Nucaf Tellicherry 180 all out in 19.2 over (Jai Prakash 49, Harish 31, Safdar 35, Nasir Aziz 3 for 36, Ajmal 3 for 39,Sandeep 2 for 16). Man-of-the-match: Shaimon Butt of Yogi.

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