JEDDAH — Pepsi Deccan Knights mauled Multan Tigers by bundling them out for a paltry 130 and then knocking off 133 in just 5.5 overs without losing a wicket in the 3rd week matches of the Ace Travel Saudi Cup, sponsored by Ace Travel and Tours and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA). Kashif Shafiq of Pepsi Deccan Knights went berserk scoring an unbeaten 126 in only 31 balls as he smashed 17 fours and 9 sixes. So much was his dominance that his opening partner scored only 7 runs in 4 balls he faced. Medium pacer Akbar recorded second five-wickets haul consecutively (5-22). In other matches, MB Stars beat Rawalpindi by 6 wickets thanks to Jawad's superb spell of 3-21. Saudi German Hospital thrashed Peeran XI by 141 runs with Taqi scoring 79 with 13 fours and a six and taking 2-14. Banswada Ball Burner continued its unbeaten run making it 3 out of 3 by beating new entrant G Board by 8 runs with Shahzad scoring an unbeaten 36 runs and taking 3-31. Hyderabad Sharks Premier also made short work of Malik XI by 9 wickets, riding on Mohammed Shahzad's unbeaten 42 runs and 2-10. Scores: Pepsi Deccan Knights beat Multan Tigers by 10 wickets. Multan Tigers 130 all out (Aslam 38, Shaukat 22, Irshad 22; Akbar 5-22, Ishaq Madani 2-21). Pepsi Deccan Knight 133 for no loss (Kashif unbeaten 126). M.B Stars beat Rawalpindi Stars by 6 wickets. Rawalpindi Stars 136 all out (Waqar 25, Israr 40 not out; Jawad 3-21, Osama 2-13). MB Stars 139-4 (Zia 38, Ateeq 20 not out; Faiz 2-37). Saudi German Hospital beat Peeran XI by 141 runs. Saudi German Hospital 256-5 (Taqi 79, Huzaifa 43, Irshad 63 not out). Peeran XI 115 all out (Azam 27; Nomi 2-20, Irfan 2-16, Taqi 2-14, Rashid 2-17). Banswada Ball Burners beat G Board by 8 runs. Banswada Ball Burners 187-6 (Qaiser 25, Rana Shahzad 36 not out, Azhar 52; Waseem 2-44). G Board 179 all out (Munawwar 22, Fakhar 30, Amanullah 49; Raheel 4-29, Rana Shahzad 3-31). Hyderabad Sharks Premier beat Malik XI by 9 wickets. Malik XI 136 all out (Imran 38, Saad 25; Sohail 3-28, Shahzad 2-10, Yasir 2-9). Hyderabad Sharks Premier 138-2 (Shahroz 39, Shahzad 42 not out, Saddam 35 not out).
