Asif helps Seven Seas demolish Interface

Sharjah: Mohammad Asif Iqbal smashed a blistering unbeaten century as Seven Seas Strikers cruised to a comfortable 64-run victory over Interface Transworld CC in the 23rd Sharjah Ramadan Tournament for the Interface Transworld Cup at the Sharjah stadium on Saturday.

Playing with authority, Asif toyed with the Interface attack, cracking 135 not out off just 85 balls which included 11 fours and eight sixes.

Seven Seas Strikers, batting first, posted a massive total of 223 for three in the allotted 25 overs.

Shafaqat Ali (43 off 26 balls) and Mohammad Boota (24 off 28 balls) further made things difficult for Interface bowlers with some fine batting.

Interface Transworld, in reply, were bowled out for 159 in the 25th over. Jagrit Anand (38 off 42 balls) and Tushar Pant (36 off 16 balls with two fours and three sixes) batted well, but they could never threaten the Seven Seas bowlers.

Mohammad Kashif bowled well for Seven Seas Strikers, taking four wickets for 36 runs while Shafaqat Ali picked up three for 24 to seal a comprehensive victory.

The tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, is supported by 106.2 Hum FM and CBFS as associate sponsors.

SCORES

Seven Seas Strikers 223 for three in 25 overs (Mohammad Asif 135 not out, Shafaqat Ali 43, Mohammed Boota 24) Interface Transworld 159 all out in 24.4 overs (Jagrit Anand 38, Tushar Pant 36; Mohammad Kashif 4-36, Shafaqat Ali 3-24). Man of the match: Mohammad Asif of Seven Seas Strikers.Umpires: Fidel Jaary and Naveed Esmail.