Amaco Jubail lift DCA – SAB Trophy-2012

Dammam, May 12: Amaco Jubail bagged the DCA – SAB Trophy– 2012, after beating Al Anwaar Cricketers in the final of DCA 15 over League Cricket Tournament- 2012, sponsored by Saleh Ayed Balharith Est. (SAB) Al Khobar.

Al Anwaar Captain Mohammed Haneef won the toss and elected to bat first. Majeed and Imran opened the innings for Al Anwaar. Al Anwaar lost their first wicket when the score was 14. After the fall of Imran, Alam joined Majeed and both maintained a good run rate and added 70 runs for the second wicket. They were 82/2 in the eight over.

After the fall of Majeed, Shakeel joined Alam and added 15 runs for the third wicket. At this stage Al Anwaar also lost their middle order batsman – Alam and Thahir in the same over. They were 140/6 in the 12th over. After this Iqbal and Sajid played magnificently and added 20 runs for the 6th wicket. At the end they were able to reach a good total of 161/7 in allotted 15 overs.

Majeed – 36, (2 Sixes)

Alam – 35

Iqbal – 25,

For Amaco Imran captured 3/11 and Zaheer 2/19.

In reply, Amaco Jubail openers Imran and Ismail began steadily. In the third over when the score was 19 Amaco lost Ismail. Then Niyaz joined Imran, and both batted superbly maintaining the required average and crossed 50 in the sixth over.

After the fall of Niyaz, Afwan and Imran tried to build up their partnership, but failed as they lost the vital wicket of Imran when the score was 71 in the eighth over.

Amaco also lost two more important wickets of Afwan and Ashraf in the middle. At this stage Amaco required 70 runs in 24 balls. As they were confident in chasing the target – All-rounder Thanzeel and Rameez proved their prowess and thrashed the Al Alnwaar bowler. Al anwaar bowlers found difficult to stop Thanzeel and Ramees, as they put on unbeaten partnership 50 runs.

Thanzeel had helped Amaco in quarter finals and semi-final matches too.

Amaco achieved the target in the 15th over with 3 balls to spare with 6 wickers in hand. Thanzeel’s unbeaten 48 in 19 balls and Rameez’s unbeaten for 29 in 13 balls turned the direction of match.

Ex Champions Amaco – Jubail defeated last year runners up Al Anwaar Cricketers by 6 wickets.

Thanzeel not out 48 with 4 sixes

Imran – 33

Rameez – not out 29 with 4 magnificent sixes.

For Alnwaar Iqbal took 2/30.

Imran of Amaco adjudged as the Man of the Match in finals for his all-round performances.

After the final match, League Tournament sponsor Mr. Farooq of SAB lauded the efforts of DCA Committee members in organizing such a grand tournaments which lasted for four months with 40 teams participating and SAB promised their support for DCA in future too. DCA President Ashok Patel proposed vote of thanks. DCA annual prize distribution ceremony is expected to be held on May 24, at Lailathi Hall Dammam.

Imran of Amaco Jubail, Man of the Match