Divin, First technology post wins

SALALAH: Riju hit the first century of the tournament, 102 (55 balls, 11x4, 3x6) as First Technology thumped Khimji Ramdas by 53 runs in the Salalah Cricket League on December 30.

In other matches of the day, Divin defeated NDTC by 15 runs, Ahbar Trading thrashed Muscat Pharmacy by 8 wickets and Diamond City beat Raysut Oasis by 75 runs. Diamond City’s Zafar hit 102 not out from 50 balls (13x4, 5x6)

The Oman Cricket Club-Salalah organised Pocari Sweat Salalah Cricket League had completed 24 league matches on the matchday six.

Man of the matches awards were presented by Narender, John, Harish and Mayur.

BRIEF SCORES Group B: Divin Trading beat NDTC by 15 runs. Divin Trading 121 all out in 18.5 overs (Vishu 29, Nandkumar 19; Najim 4-14, Sujith 2-23) bt NDTC 106 all out in 17.4 overs (Prasad 26, Shinoy 22; Pondi 3-25, Vishu 3-13); Man of the match: Vishu (3-13, 29 runs) Group A: First Technology bt Khimji Ramdas by 53 runs. First Technology 185 all out in 20 overs (Riju 102, Abi 20; Dev 3-19, Tanmai 2-26, Fasees 2-39) bt Khimji Ramdas 132 all out in 18.1 overs (Jay 26, Sagar 25; Riju 3-32, Abi 3-16). Man of the match: Riju (102 runs, 3-32) Group C: Ahbar Trading beat Muscat Pharmacy by 8 wickets. Muscat Pharmacy 128-9 in 20 overs (Asif 38, Suresh 24; Imran 2-22, Babu 2-15, Rajesh 2-15) lost against Ahbar Trading 130-2 in 13.2 overs (Abhishek 47, Rajesh 30, Imran 25, Riju 1-18, Anish 1-26); Man of the match: Imran (25 runs, 2-22) Group A: Diamond City Intl beat Raysut Oasis by 75 runs Diamond City Intl 206-5 in 20 overs (A Zafar 102 n.o., Adil 37; Mahamad 1-28, Biju & Sibu 1-29 each) bt Raysut Oasis 131-8 in 20 overs (Gafoor 26, Dilip 25, Shibu 22; A Zafar 3-20, Khawar 2-9, Kafaytulilah 2-15); Man of the match: A Zafar (102 not out, 3-20).