Exciting T20 matches were played in Future Initiative Cricket Tournament. This tournament is organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA) and sponsored by Future Initiative Contracting Establishment. In Hayer League T20 Tournament, Kashmir XI defeated Battagram Zalmi by 5 wickets. Battagram Zalmi scored 167 in 19.4 overs. Nawabzadda scored 35(26) and Sakhawat 23(17). Gulzar Mir and Fahad Manzoor grabbed 3 wickets each. Kashmir XI made 169/5 in 19.3 overs. Amir Sofi 38(22), Noor Zaman 35(19) & Alamgir Khan 34(28) were the main contributors. Nawabzadda grabbed 2 wickets. Mudassir Baba was declared man of the match for his 2 wickets and 25 runs. TBCC had an easy win against Saudi Knights by 10 wickets. Saudi Knights scored 113/9 in 16 overs. Vivin added 33(23) and Hassan 27(24). Asif grabbed 3 wickets while Faizal & Shareef took 2 wickets. TBCC managed 114/0 in 13 overs mainly as both their openers remained unbeaten with Faizal Mogral 64(27) and Ashik Ali 43(15). Ashes CC won against Royce White Star Blue by 7 wickets. Royce White Star Blue posted 155/9 in 20 overs as Nauman scored 41(28), Sajjad 27(22) and Rizwan 23(19). Hussain grabbed 3 wickets. Ashes chased down the target in 14 overs piling up 158/3. Anas led from the front piling up 92(45) and Hussain added 20(11). Zaheer grabbed 2 wickets. Anas was declared man of the match for his 92. Indian Strikers defeated Kashmir XI by 61 runs. Indian Strikers belted 249/6 in 20 overs as Kannan continued his prime form and belted 98(39). Prasanth Kumar added 46(27) and Naster Puthenpurayil 34(18). Gulzar Mir grabbed 3 wickets. Kashmir XI could manage 188/8 in 20 overs. Noor Zaman 55(32) and Amir Sofi 35(22) offered some resistance. Subair grabbed 4 wickets. Kannan was declared man of the match for his 98. Saudi Knights won by 6 wickets against GTCC. GTCC scored 117 in 15.4 overs, Ghulam Nabi 22(13) and Shahid 19(22) could offer some resistance. Khuraam Jadoon picked up 5 wickets whereas Tahir Khan grabbed 3 wickets. Saudi Knights chased down the target in 13.2 overs scoring 118/4. Hadi Khan 39(29) and Asif Mehmood 26(17) were the main contributors. Khuraam Jadoon was declared man of the match. TBCC won by 31 runs against Ar Riyadh Zalmi. TBCC posted 198/7 in 20 overs banking on Asif Kallatra 36(22) and Hakeem 39(18). Yasir and Ashik took 2 wickets each. Ar Riyadh Zalmi managed 167 in 18.3 overs. Shabbir Ali scored 65(44). Shareef took 3 wickets. Asif was declared man of the match for his 36 and 2 wickets. King Lions XI defeated GTCC by 10 wickets. GTCC electing to bat first piled up 154/5 in 20 overs mainly due to Ghulam Nabi 41(21). Mohsin and Ali Raza supported with 24 each. Jewel grabbed 2 wickets. Kings Lion XI posted 155/0 as both openers Mamun 93*(35) and Jewel 52*(36) remained unbeaten and ensured victory in 12.1 overs. Mamun was declared man of the match for his whirlwind knock of 93. In Diriyah League T20 Tournament, Shadin Bangla defeated Kohsar Green by 6 wickets. Kohsar Green managed 152 in 19.3 overs. Mehtab scored 65(43). Jahangir grabbed 3 wickets and Kamran 2. Shadin Bangla managed 154/4 in 15.3 overs as Zarshad belted 58(30) while Raju and Mohsin scored 28 each. Zarshad was declared man of the match for his 58(30). Smashers CC won by 6 wickets against Shinkiari CC. Shinkari CC piled up 178 in 20 overs as Inamullah added 65(39) and Menhaj 27(17). Naveed and Shadab grabbed 3 wickets each. Smashers scored 182/4 in 19.4 overs, Naveed Arshi blasted 64(34) while Mudassir and Moin Pathan scored 31 each. Ishtiaq grabbed 2 wickets. Naveed Arshi was declared man of the match. Green Stonz CC won by 3 wickets against Shinkiari United CC. Shinkiari United scored 166/9 in 20 overs, Momen 34(31) and Inamullah 33(20) were the main contributors. Farhad grabbed 2 wickets. Green Stonz managed 168/8 in 18.1 overs as Kashif belted 51(35) and Sajjad contributed 35(15). Zakir and Inam grabbed 2 wickets. Sajjad was declared man of the match for his 35 and 1 wicket. Insaf CC defeated Kohsar Green by 100 runs. Insaf CC piled up 256/2 in 20 overs as Ilyas belted 142(67) and Ali Nadeem scored 65(37). Kohsar Green could manage 156 in 17 overs as Mehtab 56(33) and Samad 34(18) offered some resistance. Rab Nawaz and Niaz grabbed 3 wickets each. Ilyas was declared man of the match for his 142(67). KAMS Indopak CC won by 54 runs against Indian Strikers Blue. Electing to bat first KAMS Indopak piled up 242/4 in 20 overs as Ikhlaq Husain belted 85(45), Venketa Das 52(26) and Mohammad Himayath 48*(19). Indian Strikers Blue could manage 188/7 in their 20 overs quota. Nitin 81(52) and Anu 33(16) offered some fight. Waheed grabbed 3 wickets. Ikhlaq Hussan was declared man of the match for his 85. Shadin Bangla won by 6 wickets against Karachi Kings. Karachi Kings scored 169 in 19.3 overs banking on Faiz 54(28) and Ali Esa 44(31). Zarshad took 3 wickets while Raju and Mohasin took 2 wickets. Shadin Bangla chased down the target in 16.2 overs scoring 171/4. Zarshad 64(38) and Rehan 45(28) were the main contributors. Yamar took 2 wickets. Zarshad was declared man of the match for his 3 wickets and 64. Smashers defeated Riyadh Thunders by 7 wickets. Riyadh Thunders scored 170/9 in 20 overs, Mustafeez scored 45(26) and Zohaib 37(21). Naveed grabbed 3 wickets and Zaeem took 2 wickets. Smashers CC chased down the target in 15.2 overs scoring 172/3. Raihan added 63*(33) and Mudassir 37(13). Raihan was declared man of the match. Phoenix CC won by 9 wickets against Riyadh Thunders. Riyadh Thunders managed 177/5 in 20 overs as Bilal Ahmed remained unbeaten on 79*(48) and was well supported by Habib 36(17). Mujtaba khan grabbed 3 wickets. Phoenix chased down the target losing only 1 wicket in 13 overs as Haseeb Rafiq fired 75(38) and Subbayyal Siddiqui hit 70(32) and both carried their bat through. Subbayyal Siddiqui was adjudged man of the match for his 1 wicket and 70 runs. — SG
