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Yogi Group storm into Invitational League final

SHARJAH - Yogi Group underlined their rising power on the domestic circuit when they made it to finals of the AJ Invitation League and the Sharjah Invitation League tournaments, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, with resounding victories, a press release said.

Yogi Group defeated Eurocon Alubond by four wickets in a semifinal match of the AJ Invitation Tournament while they demolished Rufi Real Estate, scoring a massive 101-run victory to enter the final of the Sharjah Invitation League.

With Ali Abbas (three for 26) and Azmal (two for 37) sharing five wickets, Yogi Group restricted Eurocon Alubond to 194 for seven despite a fine 61 by Azam and then achieved the challenging victory target in 19.1 overs.

Former Mumbai Ranji Trophy player Swapnil Patil (78) and Prabodhan Kanse (68) successfully led the chase with some solid batting which featured attractive stroke all-round the wicket.

Prabodhan and Swapnil also held the centre-stage in their Sharjah Invitation League semifinal match against Rufi Real Estate. Prabodhan cracked a quick-fire unbeaten 100 while Swapnil chipped in with an equally aggressive 66 as Yogi Group, batting first, scored 231 for one.

Rufi Real Estate, in reply, were bowled out for 130 in the 18th over with Kamran Shahzad and Shiva ripping their innings apart by taking three wickets each. Rohan Mustafa (53) waged a lone battle for Rufi Real Estate, but in vain.

Brief scores:

AJ Invitation League (semifinal):

Yogi Group beat Eurocon Alubond by four wickets: Eurocon Alubond 194 for seven in 20 overs (Azam 61, Haris 34, Vikrant Shetty 29, Zulfiqar Ali 29 not out; Ali Abbas 3-26, Azmal 2-37) Yogi Group 198 for six in 19.1 overs (Swapnil Patil 75, Prabodhan Kanse 68; Vikrant Shetty 3-33).

Sharjah Invitation (semifinal):

Yogi Group beat Rufi Real Estate by 101 runs: Yogi Group 231 for one in 20 overs (Prabodhan Kanse 100 not out, Swapnil Patil 66 not out) Rufi Real Estate 130 all out in 18 overs (Rohan Mustafa 53, Khawar Balooch 21; Kamran Shahzad 3-19).