JEDDAH — JCA debutant My Care Hala Premier and ALS opened their account with thumping wins over Kashmir Stags and MB Stars respectively in the 2nd week matches of the Ace Initial SPL T-20 tourney, organized by JCA. This tournament is sponsored by Ace and Initial as main sponsors with support from ALS, MIZO (Arrow Food Distribution Company), UT Lines and Jotun Saudi Arabia. In another thrilling match, Mohsin Raza led ICAD to a thrilling win over Hyderabad Sharks with a fine all-round performance (62 runs and 3 for 30). Pepsi Deccan Knights, Saudi Oil and Ace Travel recorded their second successive wins. My Care Hala (MCH) Premier defeated Kashmir Stags. Kashmir Stags were bundled out for 143 runs. Naeem (48) and Majid Butt (49) were the main scorers. Adnan took 4-16 and was supported by Imran (3-36). In reply, MCH Premier reached 146 in 10.2 overs, losing only 1 wicket. Shahbaz batted brilliantly for an unbeaten 70 off 30 balls, while Qamar scored 38 in 13 balls. Man of the Match: Shahbaz. ALS Warriors recorded a 5-wicket win over MB Stars. MB Stars elected to bat first and scored 179-9. Murtaza hit 67 and Husnain 41. For ALS Warriors, Shahbaz took 3-24. In reply, ALS Warriors reached the target in 17.5 overs, losing 5 wickets. Amjad Jat blasted an unbeaten 71 and Mohammed Khan 47. Yasser picked up 3-35. Man of the Match: Amjad Jat. Pepsi Deccan Knights beat ARM United by 78 runs. Pepsi Deccan Knights tallied 170-9. Najeeb Ahmed scored 68 in 36 balls and Abdul Quddus 33. Zeeshan and Sadiq Merchant took 3 wickets each, giving away 25 and 34 runs, respectively. In reply, ARM was all out for 92 as Naveed Samdani bowled a superb spell and claimed 4-26. Abdul Qadeer took 3-25. Man of the Match: Najeeb Ahmed. Saudi Oil Company prevailed over My Care Blazers by 27 runs. Saudi Oil Company posted 233-7. Mohammed Sulaiman scored an unbeaten 134 off 69 balls. In reply, My Care Blazers were all out for 206. Asghar hit 47, Tabassum 41, and Rizwan 30. Rameez took 3-21. Man of the Match: Mohammed Sulaiman. Ace Travel downed Saudi German Hospital. ACE Travel amassed 240-9. Abdul Wahed (58) and Moazzam Shoukat (43) were the main contributors. Omer Kifayatullah took 4-22 and Huzaifa 3-58. In reply, Saudi German Hospital managed 153-9, mainly through Talha (41). Sami picked up 3-45. Man of the Match: Abdul Wahed. ICAD triumphed over Hyderabad Sharks. ICAD posted 201-3 with Mohsin Raza top scoring with 62. Munawwar Ali contributed 41, Shakeel 25 and Viqar 25. In reply, Hyderabad Sharks were all out for 174 with Ayaz being the lone contributor (53). Mohsin Raza took 3-30. Man of the Match: Mohsin Raza.
