Ace Travel Saudi Cup T20 2021-22 kicked off on a high note with wins for Chinar, Kashmir Stags, Butt Sports, ICAD and CSG against their respective opponents. The event is sponsored by Ace Travel Group and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA) under auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation. In Week 1 matches Chinar beat Asfaan by 82 runs thanks to superb century by Naseer Ahmad (111 of 42 balls); well supported by Kazim (59) and superb bowling by Shahid taking 6 for 21. Kashmir Stags comfortably beat Friends by 7 wickets with fine spell of bowling in tandem by Amir (3 for 20) and Azad (3 for 30), restricting Friends to 150 runs and knocking off the target to win by 7 wickets. Butt Sports opened their account with 16 run win over CSG courtesy fine knock of Abdul Rahman (61) and all-round show by Junaid (47 & 2 for 19). Butt Sports beat Center Systems Group by 16 runs Butt Sports 190 for 6 18 overs Abdul Rahman 61 (34), Muhammad Junaid 47, Zamaan 23, Mohammed R 2 for 27, Mohammed J 2 for 46. Center System Group 174 for 8 18 overs Irshad 42, Furqan 36, Sagheer 22, Ali M 3 for 42, Abdul Rahman 2 for 19, Atif 2 for 31. Chinar beat Asfaan by 82 runs Chinar 268 for 5 20 overs Naseer Ahmad 111 (42), Kazim 59 (23), Saad 26, Ali 3 for 47. Asfaan 186 for 7 20 overs Azam 49, Muhammad W 44, Aftab 41 Shahid 6 for 21. Kashmir Stags beat Friends by 7 wickets Friends 150 all out 20 overs Raja 49, Bilal 22, Amir K 3 for 20, Azad 3 for 30. Kashmir Stags 152 for 3 15.2 overs Saeed 44, Sajid 39, Majid 33. Chinar, Kashmir Stags, ICAD, CSG, United prevail In Week 2 matches United XI opened their account with 9 wickets win over Jeddah Gladiators as Aadil (71) and Abdul Rahman went berserk to win in 15.1 overs. Mohsin explosive knock of 67 gave ICAD 30 runs win despite Ilyas of Asfaan's knock of 69 ending in vain. Kashmir Stags continued their winning streak with 7 wickets win over Rehab thanks to Wakeel 3 for 23, Sajid (48) and Danish (47). Chinar notched up their 2nd win over Golden Knights by 85 runs with superb performance by Naseer (122 of 60b — his successive century and fine all-round show by Arif (61 and 3 for 19). Center System Group beat Friends by 24 runs with fine spell by Mohammed Amir (3 for 25) while Khalid and Gulam chipped in with 2 each. United XI beat Jeddah Gladiators by 9 wickets Jeddah Gladiators 165 for 6 18 overs Zeeshan 37, Mubaraq 23, Jibin 20, Mukhtar 2 for 48. United XI 168 for 1 15.1 overs Aadil Manzoor 71 (42b), Abdul Rahman 65 (31), Dr. Mushtaq 21. ICAD beat Asfaan by 30 runs ICAD 205 for 8 20 overs Mohsin Raja 67 (31b), Ameeq 34, Waqar 29, Ali 3 for 37, Azam 2 for 33. Asfaan 175 for 8 20 overs Ilyas 69 (44b), Ali (34), Bilal 2 for 15. Kashmir Stags beat Rehab by 7 wickets Rehab 149 for 7 20 overs Nadeem 32, Noman 30, Mohammad Rafi 24, Wakeel 3 for 23. Kashmir Stags 150 for 3 13.1 overs Sajid 48, Danish 47, Majid 22, Harris 2 for 38. Chinar beat Golden Knights by 85 runs Chinar 245for 3 20 overs Naseer 122 (60b), Arif 61 (43b), Kazim 44. Golden Knights 160 for 6 20 overs Asim 66 (45b), Saeed 28, Arif 3 for 19, Safdar 2 for 15. Center Systems Group beat Friends by 24 runs Center Systems Group 174 for 7 18 overs Furqan 37, Abdul M 34, Irshad 29, Shafiq 2 for 37. Friends 150 for 8 18 overs Asif 27, Shad 25, Shaan Malik 23, Mohammed R 3 for 25, Khalid 2 for 26, Gulam 2 for 28. — SG
