Muscat: Muscat CT recorded a six-wicket victory over Al Turki in a Muscat Pharmacy and Stores-sponsored Premier Division cricket match played at the Ministry of Sports Affairs Ground I on Friday.
Batting first, Al Turki put on 201 for the loss of six wickets in 50 overs. Jay Odedara top scored with 48. Badal Singh claimed three wickets for Muscat CT.
In reply, Muscat CT raced to 202 for four in just 38.4 overs. Aaqib Sulheri top scored with a brilliant 106 off 73 balls. Jignesh Patel managed two wickets for Al Turki in vain.
Brief scores: Al Turki 201 for 6 in 50 overs (Jay Odedara 48; Badal Singh 3/44) lost to Muscat CT 202 for 4 in 38.2 overs (Aaqib Sulheri 106; Jignesh Patel 2/32). Points: Muscat CT – 5, Al Turki – 0.
In a Khimji Ramdas-sponsored A Division match played the the Ministry of Sports Affairs Ground II, OCT Muscat defeated White Lotus by three wickets.
Batting first, White Lotus scored 190 for nine in 40 overs. Khalil top scored with 35. Zubair Al Balushi was the pick of the OCT Muscat bowlers claiming two wickets.
In reply, OCT Muscat scored 191 for seven in 25.2 overs. Mohammed Ali top scored with 52. Vibin Kumar was the pick of the White Lotus bowlers claiming two wickets.
Brief scores: White Lotus 190 for 9 in 40 overs (Khalil 35; Zubair Al Balushi 2/290 lost to OCT Muscat 191 for 7 in 25.2 overs (Mohammed Ali 52; Vibin Kumar 2/19). Points: OCT Muscat – 3, White Lotus – 0.