Randhawa stars for Seven Seas

Seven Seas Strikers (SSS) defeated Spartans CC and Yogi Group beat Golden Line to reach the finals of the 1st Al Barakah Cup 2012.

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Published: Tue 15 May 2012, 1:02 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 1:58 PM

In the first semi-final, Seven Seas Strikers crushed Spartans C.C. by a massive 145 runs.

Batting first, Seven Seas Strikers posted a colossal total of 300 for the loss of 8 wickets in 25 overs. Salman Randhawa played an outstanding, winning innings of 167 not out, which comprised of 20 4’s and 10 6’s; whilst Gulam Shabeer contributed with a healthy 77.

Hassan of Spartans grabbed 3, whilst Abrar and Shabbir claimed 2 wickets each, respectively.

Chasing, Spartans C.C. failed to impress, collapsing at just 154 runs in 18.4 overs. Hassan and Shahid Ali top-scored with 34 and 30 runs respectively. Farhan attained a 5 wicket haul; whilst Freddy Sidhwa claimed 2 wickets.

In the 2nd semi-final, Yogi Group beat Golden Line by 4 wickets. Batting first, Golden Line scored 160 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 25 overs.

Contributions were made by Andre (30), Nadir (28) and Kavin (27). Shiva Pagrani and Ambey grabbed 2 wickets; whilst Babar, Ajmal and Samad attained a wicket each.

Chasing, Yogi Group comfortably attained the target, scoring 161 for the loss og 6 wickets in just 17.1 overs. Shaimon Butt scored an excellent 73, comprising of 10 4’s and 5 6’s.; whislt Ayoub and Ambey assisted with their 31 and 20 respectively.

Bahadur claimed 3; whilst Lush attained 2 wickets.

The tournament is being held under auspices of the Dubai Cricket Council, and is organised by Seven Seas Sports Club. All matches are played at the DIP cricket ground and the prizes are donated by Al Barakah Pastry and Juices.

BRIEF SCORES

Semi-final 1:

Seven Seas Strikers beat Spartans C.C. by 145 runs. Seven Seas Strikers 300/8 in 25 overs (Salman Randhawa 167*, Gulam Shabeer 77; Hassan 3/46, Abrar 2/25, Shabbir 2/70). Saprtans C.C. 154 all out in 18.4 overs. (Hassan 34, Shahid 30, Zeeshan 22; Farhan 5/16, Freddy Sidhwa 2/30). Man of the match: Salman Randhawa of Seven Seas Strikers.

Semi-final 2:

Yogi Group beat Golden Line C.C. by 4 wickets. Golden Line 160/8 in 25 overs. (Andre 30, Nadir 28, Kavin 27; Shiva Pagrani 2/38, Ambey 2/29). Yogi Group 161/6 in 17.5 overs. (Shaimon Butt 73, Ayoub 31, Ambey 30; Bahadur ¾, Lush 2/28). Man of the match: Shaimon 
Butt of Yogi Group.


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