RIYADH — Pak Shaheen, KFSH Blues, Lahore Badshah, Shuraim, Aisco, Fonte Stars and L'usine qualified for the quarterfinals of RCA Al-Momen Cup.
The 10-over tournament is sponsored by Al-Momen International School and organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA).
KFSH Blues thumped Rawdah Heats by 79 runs. KFSH Blues posted the highest total of the day as it scored 187 for 3. Irshad blasted 91 off 28 balls. Iftikhar and Nadeem added 41 and 24, respectively. Rawdah Heats was restricted to 108. Abdul Malik took 3 wickets.
Pak Shaheen punished Indian Strikers by 7 wickets. Indian Strikers racked up 79 for 8. Zubair top scored with 20. Wahab, Ayaz and Faisal took 2 wickets each. Pak Shaheen rushed to the target in 3.5 overs. Faisal Khan cracked a quick-fire 40.
L'usine cruised to victory over Youngsters-XI by 14 runs. L'usine piled up 118 for 3. Ali Malik smashed an unbeaten 53, while Adeel helped with his 27. Youngsters-XI managed to score only 104. Adnan top scored with 39. Ali and Talal grabbed 2 wickets each.
Al-Momen International School lost to Aisco by 31 runs. Aisco put on 122 for 6. Amjad (34) and Israr (27) batted well. Mubashar picked up 3 wickets. Al-Momen was restricted to 91. Rizwan hit 40 runs.
Fonte Star humbled Pak Eagles by 13 runs. Fonte Star collected 118 in their quota of overs. Bilal (33) and Waseem (24) were the main contributors. Pak Eagles scored 105 for 7. Akhtar bowled an exceptional spell to bag 5 wickets and Aftaq 2.
Shuraim out-played Pasban by 80 runs. Shuraim scored 154 for 4. Waqas blasted 53 and Sami 39. Pasban could manage only 74 for 4. Salman showed some resistance with 18.
Lahore Badshah flattened Kohsar by 7 wickets. Kohsar compiled 98 for 5. Qasim (39) and Saqib (34) displayed good batting skills. Shoaib took 4 wickets. Lahore Badshah was home in (99) in 8.3 overs. Baber top scored with 62.
The match between Fast and Sama Steel was postponed due to bad light. The winner will fill the last remaining berth in the quarterfinals.
