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Skyline University cruise to 146-run victory in opener

Skyline University won their opening match with ease

Skyline University College thrashed University of Sharjah by 146 runs in the inaugural match of the 15^th Skyline Cup Inter-University Cricket Tournament at the Skyline cricket ground.

12 teams are participating in this year’s tournament and are divided into 4 pools. The tournament is conducted on a league-cum-knock-out basis.Earlier, Dean of the Skyline University Dr Amitabh Upadhya inaugurated the tournament.

Skyline who won the toss elected to bat first. Star batsman Salman Babar and Milesh Soni opened the innings and the duo put on a splendid partnership before Salman was caught by Abdul in the 10^th over with the teams score at 110. Salman scored 55 runs in just 36 balls. Milesh continued to be in the crease scoring was backed well by Asim. Milesh scored 61 runs to take the Skyline total to 209 in 20 overs.

In reply, debutants, University of Sharjah could not do much against the experienced Skyline bowlers. They got all out for 63 runs in 12 overs. Only Danish of University of Sharjah performed well by scoring 36 runs. Salman took 3 wickets with a maiden over became the man of the match. Danish of University of Sharjah

Two matches are played every day and the semi-finals and final will be conducted on February 25 and 27 respectively.