Sarco down Zawawi to clinch Senior Cup
In a one-sided final, Sarco eased to a 10-wicket win over Zawawi Powertech Engineering
MUSCAT: Sarco’s superb winning streak culminated in title triumph as they clinched the T20 Senior Cup Knockout crown, beating Zawawi Powertech Engineering by 10 wickets in a onesided final at Muscat Municipality Ground I in Al Amerat on Friday.
The victory was followed by celebration as the Sarco captain received the winner’s trophy from Pankaj Khimji, senior member Oman Cricket Board, who was the chief guest at the awards ceremony.
Opting to bat first, Zawawi failed to post a challenging total, folding up for a paltry 105 in 17.5 overs. Asif Abdul Al Balushi topscored with 28 off 31. Sarco skipper Zahid Hafiz continued his brilliant form with the ball with a magnificent spell of five for 18 while Jethessha Shridhara took two for 20.
Sarco raced to the target without losing any wicket, scoring 109 in 11.3 overs thanks to highly entertaining 79 not out off 44 by Rakesh Patel. Tosim Khan remained unbeaten on 22 off 26.
Muscat beat Al Turki
Ayaan Khan’s brilliance fetched Muscat CT yet another victory as they trounced Al Turki NMC by 34 runs in a Premier Division T20 game at the Ministry of Sports Affairs Ground I on Friday.
Invited to bat first, Muscat scored 171 for three in 20 overs thanks to stroke-filled 75 not out off 41 by Ayaan.
Opener Rajeshkumar Ranpura remained unbeaten too, scoring 62 off 46. Left-arm spinner Ajay Lalcheta claimed all the three wickets to fall for 17 runs in his spell.
Al Turki found the going tough against some tight bowling by Muscat, managing to score only 137 for eight in 20 overs. Twinkal Bhandari topscored with 54 off 48 while Ajay Lalcheta struck 31 off 26. Ganesh Narsumaiyya bagged three for 35.