The Eastern Arabia KLV Khodari CC, the defending champions of Sikander Farooqi Memorial T20 challenge cup, retained the title by beating Tamimi CC in the final match of the 2017-18 edition of the tourney.
Tamimi CC won the toss and elected to bat first keeping in mind the strong batting line up. However, the KLV Khodari bowlers stood up to the task to and controlled the run.
This season’s debutant Zubair and Mohammed Imran rattled the Tamimi CC batting line up. Zubair with the figures of 3-20 and Mohammed Imran with 2-15 in their 4 overs restricted the strong batting line up of Tamimi CC for 140-8 in the allotted 20 overs.
KLV Khodari’s dynamic batsman Surjith and Mohammed Imran started the innings in their own style by smashing each and every ball outside the park. Surjith scored a mighty 68 off just 26 balls. Mohammed Imran also contributed 30 off 21 balls and at the end the silent finisher Muzahir 21* off 13 balls made sure their team reach the target to retain the title. They reached target in 12.3overs with 7 wickets in hand.
Former Indian captain Mohammed Azarharuddin, who was the chief guest, witnessed the whole match. He presented the prizes to the match winners.
He encouraged the youngsters and hailed the efforts of EPCA to keep the high level of cricket in Saudi Arabia.
Best batsman – Mohammed Imarn Suralpady
Best bowler – Zubair
Best keeper – Ilyas Abbas
Best fielder – Muzahir Khan
Man of the series – Surjith Hardiyal
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