Al Nahdha, Powertech, ISC and NYDT record victories

Sports Saturday 07/May/2016 16:49 PM
By: Times News Service
Al Nahdha, Powertech, ISC and NYDT record victories

Muscat: Al Nahdha recorded a 40-run victory over Renaissance in a Khimji Ramdas-sponsored Senior Division Knockout match played at the Municipality Ground II during the afternoon session on Friday. Batting first, Al Nahdha scored 195 for the loss off eight wickets in 20 overs, largely thanks to Imran Nasir's 48. In reply, Renaissance were bowled out for 155 in 19 overs. Ameen Khan top scored with 27. Mustaq Malik and Arif Hussain claimed three wickets. Brief scores: Al Nahdha 195/8 in 20 overs (Imran Nasir 48) bt Renaissance 155 in 19 overs (Ameen Khan 27; Mustaq Malik 3/12 ). In another Senior Division Knockout match, Powertech defeated OCT Seeb by nine wickets at the Municipality Ground I during the morning session on Friday. Batting first, OCT Seeb scored 138 for eight in 20 overs. Samir Othman top scored with 47. Anburaj was the best bowler for Powertech with four wickets. In reply, Powertech scored 139 for one in 16.2 overs. Ramkumar and Prabhakaran scored an unbeaten 59 and 63 respectively. Brief scores: OCT Seeb 138/8 in 20 overs (Samir Othman 47; Anburaj 4/21) lost to Powertech 139/1 in 16.2 overs (Prabhakaran 63). Meanwhile, Indian Social Club also recorded a victory in the Senior Division Knockout Tournament when they defeated MDC Enhance Eagles by 62 runs. Batting first, ISC scored 188 for two of 20 overs with Amandeep Singh and Malik Asher scoring with 69 and 61 not out respectively. In reply, MDC Enhance Eagles were bowled out for 126 in 15.5 overs. Ansar Ansari and Saud Haroon picked up three wickets each for ISC. Brief scores: ISC 188/2 in 20 overs (Amandeep Singh 69) bt MDC Enhance Eagles 126 in 15.5 overs (Saud Haroon 3/20). The National Youth Development Team (NYDT) also tasted success in Senior Division Knockout Tournament, defating PDO by nine wickets. Batting first, PDO were bundled out for 71 in 14.1 overs. Sameer Othman and Jaspreet Singh claimed three wickets each for NYDT. In reply, NYDT raced to 72 for one in 8.1 overs. Mohammed Ali top scored with 35 runs. Brief scores: PDO 71 in 14.1 overs (Jaspreet Singh 3/5) lost to NYDT 72/1 in 8.1 overs (Mohammed Ali 35).