Khan's one-man show against Wesco
Khan's one-man show against Wesco
Dubai: It was one of the finest allround performances in domestic cricket.
Saleem Khan of Sana Rent A Car hit an unbeaten 201 out of his team's total of 300 for 4 and then went on to pick four wickets.
This spectacular one-man show by Khan resulted in the Wesco Cricket team crashing to a 135-run defeat in the Dubai Cricket Council (DCC) Invitation Cup at the DCC ground.
It overshadowed a fine century by former UAE player Akbar Rana, who hit a 108 for Emirates Islamic Bank against Sanyo XI in the same tournament.
However, the hero of the day was undoubtedly Khan. He hit 33 boundaries and six huge sixes in his knock of 201, which came off just 80 balls. Khan's spell of 4 for 29 and Retaish's 5 for 31 resulted in Wesco being bowled out for 165. Rana's 108 runs for Emirates Bank came off 70 balls. With Asim he put on a 150 run partnership. Asim hit 63 runs while Salim Saeed cracked a breezy 37 to help the bankers pile up 288 runs.
Sanyo, chasing the huge target, fell to the bowling of Jameel, Shiraz and Khurram to be shot out for 63.
Meanwhile, Standard Chartered Bank recorded a 55-run win over Al Moe. Akhil Purohit sparkled with a fine 46 and then went on to pick up three wickets.
In another match Prasad hit a quick 68 runs in just 42 balls with nine hits to the fence to help Yogi Group pile up 249 for 9.
Chasing the score, Liwa Properties were restricted to 144 for 9. Afzal picked three wickets while Shiva bagged two. Imran's unbeaten fighting 45 went in vain. Al Masa recorded an easy nine-wicket win over Maklai through a elegant 60 runs off just 26 balls.
Maklai, batting first, could muster only 132 for 9 despite Tariq top scoring with 35. Parvez was the pick among the bowlers with a spell of 2 for 9. Al Masa raced to the target through Sailesh's quick knock. Sailesh had good support from Asahraf, who also hit 38.
Meanwhile, the DPS Insportz cricket academy, which has been promoting the game in a big manner, have announced another coaching camp.
This academy, which recently attracted girls to play cricket, has flown in former England player Geoff Cook to conduct a coaching camp here. Cook is currently the director of Durham County Cricket Club and his camp is being held at the Delhi Private School, Sharjah. Cook's camp is being sponsored by Etihad Airways and is open to both boys and girls.
He will be assisted by Prosanta Chanda and Saleem Saeed.
"I'm sure it will be a big boost for the youngsters," said Shahzad Altaf, chief coach and promoter of DPS-Insportz Cricket Academy.
Scores
- Sana Rent-A-Car beat Wesco by 135 runs Sana Rent-A-car 300 for 4 ( Saleem Khan 201 n.o., Wajahat 50, Saif 2 for 28) Wesco 165 ( Sajiv 45, Retaish 5 for 31, Saleem Khan 4 for 29)
Man of the match: Saleem Khan. - Emirates Islamic Bank beat Sanyo XI by 225 runs Emirates Islamic Bank 288 for 3 ( Akbar Rana 108, Asim 63, Salim 37, ) Sanyo XI 63 all out ( Ashfaq 14, Jameel 3 for 8, Khurram 2 for 19, Shiraz 2 for 5)
Man of the match: Akbar Rana. - Standard Chartered bank beat Al Moe by 55 runs Standard Chartered Bank 204 for 9 ( Shan Ul Huq 20, Akhil Purohit 46, Hitesh 37, Achin 21, Ujay 17, Arun 24 n.o., Marty 3 for 39, Dale 3 for 40, ) Al Moe 149 for 8 ( Ali 27, Martino 50, Ashley 24, Akhil 3 for 27)
Man of the match: Akhil Purohit. - Yogi Group beat Liwa Properties by 105 runs Yogi Group 249 for 9 ( Nitin 34, Prasad 68, Avadoot 36, Tariq 41, Shiva Pagrani 23 n.o., Rakesh 2 for 67, Nayar Ansari 4 for 36) Liwa properties 144 for 9 ( Rohit 21, Ajay 18, Imran 45 n.o., Irfan 31, Afzal 3 for 13, Shiva 2 for 21)
Man of the match: Prasad - Al Masa beat Maklai by 9 wickets Maklai 132 for 9 ( Shaukat 21, Salim Patni 28, Tariq 35, Parvez 2 for 9) Al Masa 133 for 1 ( Asahraf 38, Somu 19, Sailesh 60)
Man of the match: Sailesh.
