IJSCL - Fall 2011 Finals - Mumineen I vs Nur-ul-Islam @ Tamarac Sports Complex

Nur-ul-Islam



Mumineen I



It wasn't a very good morning at Tamarac Sports Complex as the rain fell overnight. The ground was very damp. To make everything even better, it started to rain again. This was a fantastic way to begin the finals...FANTASTIC! There was light rain falling for the most part, then it would stop, then start again. The toss was up and Mumineen I had won it. They made the decision they were planning all week and the obvious decision knowing the playing conditions. Nur-ul-Islam openers, Anil and Alastair were sent in. Nur-ul-Islam was off to a great start. 23 runs were on the board without a wicket in 3 overs. As the first ball of the 4th over came, the first wicket was taken as Anoop bowled Alastair for 5. Vivian was in next and this was the partnership that Mumineen I wanted to break as soon as possible. As the 5th over came around, there was a rain delay and play was called off. As play recalled about 10-15 minutes later, Anil was bowled by Zahid from the 1st delivery after the delay. Vivian was next to go as Imran bowled him down for 8. A few more wickets kept falling as Spike and Nick were taken out. Nur-ul-Islam were at 49/5 at their 10 over break. As the break was finished, the first over back, another wicket fell as Sultan was bowled. The following over, Hazo was also bowled. Nur-ul-Islam, now 54/7 after 12 overs were in big trouble. A partnership was needed for Nur-ul-Islam. Saddiq and Cliff had to do some rebuilding as they put on a 23 run partnership. This partnership was ended by Altab, who soon after cleaned up the rest of this side.

Nur-ul-Islam After 16.3 Overs 81/10

Batting
Anil Bhawani - 22
Sheik Azeerulla - 9

Bowling
Altab Mohamed - 1.3 0 4 3
Zahid Hussain - 4 0 13 3
Imran Sadick - 4 0 11 2

The target for the championship was 82 runs required off 120 deliveries. Openers, Razak and Anoop were sent in.



The Nur-ul-Islam bowlers soon found out it was tough to bowl on a pitch that was soaked. Bowlers couldn't take their full run up and also were having a hard time balancing themselves.



With the last ball of the 1st over, Anoop was bowled by Sultan for duck. Altab was next in, hospital band and all from the night before. Another wicket fell in the 4th over as Razak was bowled by Sultan. The following over, Imran was bowled by Spike from the 1st delivery he faced. Mumineen I were in some trouble as they were 21/3 after 5 overs. Mumineen I began to play a little more cautious as Altab and Zahid slowly moved the scoreboard. In the 10th over, Mumineen I lost a big wicket when Altab was caught at long on. At the 10 over break, Mumineen I slumped 36/4. During the break, Zahid and Aseef needed a plan to try and beat the runs out. As the break was finished, the scoreboard moved along well as 15 runs were added in the next 2 overs. Aseef was caught by Cliff at mid-off. Soon later, Zahid was bowled. Mumineen I lost the momentum they had and were pegged back as they were 56/6. Nazim and Shahaan were in. They were going well until Vivian took a splendid caught and bowl from Shahaan. The pendulum had swung again as Nur-ul-Islam were now on top. It went even more when Adam was bowled in the following over by Saddiq. Mumineen I were now 63/8 after 15 overs. 18 runs were needed from 30 balls, but only 2 wickets were remaining as the tail was exposed for the first time this season. Nazim and Afzal were running well, until a fatal mix-up at the crease caused Afzal to be run-out. Mumineen I were 70/9. Nazim and Loo were the last hope left for Mumineen I to go undefeated and win the championship. Nur-ul-Islam were well on top at this point, knowing that the batting experience of Javed wasn't very good. Nazim, who was playing the ball around well, had to protect Javed by not giving him the strike to face. In the 17th over, Javed had to really face the music and it was the loudest of em' all with the most feared bowler in the league, Spike. He defended and did very well. It was the 18th over now and 10 were required from 18 deliveries. During the over, Javed had put away a bad delivery by Anil for 4 that really lit up the Mumineen I cheering section. As the over finished, Mumineen I were 79/9. 3 runs were now required from 12 deliveries and the noise from the Mumineen I camp couldn't get any louder. In Vivian's final over, there was something that happened that may have insured Mumineen I the win. Nazim was bowled by a delivery that hit the stumps...but the bails never fell...A run was scored from Vivian's final over. With the last over coming up Saddiq was chosen to bowl it after taking 3 wickets already. The first delivery of the over against Nazim was a wide, that sent Mumineen I supporters into a frenzy knowing they tied the match at this point. 1 run was required and the field was in. Nazim played a ball straight and both batsmen scored the final winning run sending Tamarac Sports Complex into a bedlam.

Mumineen I after 19.1 Overs 82/9

Batting
Altab Mohamed - 14
Abdul Razak - 13

Bowling
Saddiq Haniff - 3.1 0 15 3
Sultan Khan - 4 0 19 2

The Mumineen I side charged the field in delight and attacked Nazim and Javed, who had just pulled off the greatest victory that they have ever gotten.






Mumineen I were now the IJSCL 2011 Fall Champions. They were happier than the Brady Bunch as they completed their 2nd season going undefeated. It was their 3rd championship in 5 seasons.







Mumineen I continued to celebrate knowing they were the best team once again and were on top.



The winning captain, Aseef Amin, received a cold shower after the win.



2011 IJSCL Fall Season Runner-Up Captain, Alastair Khan, receiving Nur-ul-Islam's trophy.



2011 IJSCL Fall Season Man of the Match, Javed Lall, receiving his trophy.


2011 IJSCL Fall Season Champions Captain, Aseef Amin, receiving Mumineen I's trophy.





Father and son, Razak and Shahaan sharing the hardware.



Mumineen I Captain, Aseef and Manager, Javed



Winning Captain, Aseef and Man of the Match, Javed Lall.



Bruthas from anutha mutha, Imran and Shahaan



Mumineen I have accomplished their goal this season, bring back home the Championship. We will be back next season, strong and ready to defend what's ours.



"Who are we? CHAMPIONS! What are we? CHAMPS!"



This victory will be in the books for the greatest game played in IJSCL history. Hats off to Nur-ul-Islam for playing a hard fought game all the way until the end.

IJSCL Fall Season 2011 - Semi-Final #1 - Mumineen I vs Alliance @ Margate Middle School

Mumineen I were ready to continue with their undefeated season by taking on Alliance in the Semi-Finals. Mumineen I captain Aseef, won the toss and decided to bowl first. Mumineen I were also missing 2 star players of Razak and Imran. This didn't effect Mumineen I as they charged the field and immediately put Alliance on the ropes by getting Naieem for 3 in the second over. However, Moien and Shamzad were in at the crease and were keeping the runs coming for quite a few overs, but the rate wasn't very fast. Alliance was 32/1 after 7. As the 8th over came into play, Javed was brough into the attack and lightning struck on the first delivery as Moien was bowled. The following over Shamzad was bowled by Zahid and quickly Alliance were in big trouble all over again. 2 of Alliances most dangerous batsmen were in, Arkhan and Masood. Javed struck once again bowling Masood on the final ball of his next over. Alliance were now 41/4 after 10 overs. Alliance were picking up a lot of runs from many byes and wides that were being bowled. Runs were hard to come from the bat as Mumineen I was bowling extremely tight. Alliance fought all the way up to the 20th over until they were bowled out. Mumineen I was happy with the score they had to chase, but wasn't very fond of giving up 27 extras towards the total.

Alliance After 19.3 Overs 93/10

Batting
Moien - 16
Tallim - 16

Bowling
Nazim - 3.3 0 15 3
Javed L. - 4 0 18 3
Anoop - 4 1 10 2

The chase was on for Mumineen I. 94 was needed off 120 balls. Altab and Zahid were sent in to open bat. They found it tough to score runs, but kept a cool head knowing the run rate wasn't flying away. They were 17/0 After 7 overs, with the rate at 5.9 Runs Per Over needed to win. Altab was caught at point, trying to cut a ball away, but putting it in the air and finding the fielder. Anoop was next in and quickly turned the game around by batting positive and aggressive. Mumineen I were at a comfortable 55/1 after 11 overs as Zahid and Anoop kept the scoreboard ticking. During the Mumineen I batting, there were a few stops during the game, as balls were flying from the other semi-final game being played between Nur-ul-Islam and Muttaqeen I. Mumineen I saw through comfortably except for a few miss-hits in the end.

Mumineen I After 18 Overs 94/4

Batting
Anoop - 35
Zahid - 34

Bowling
Arkhan - 4 0 17 2
Naieem - 4 0 26 2

Mumineen I have set themselves up in the finals for the first time since the 2nd season and are ready to finish off undefeated once again. As for the other semi-final, Muttaqeen I suffered the worse loss up to date for them. They scored a healthy score of 159 in their 20 overs against Nur-ul-Islam, being led by a fantastic knock of 92 by Kaiume. The healthy score quickly became sick and died as Nur-ul-Islam ravaged the Muttaqeen I bowling. Nur-ul-Islam put up 160 runs in only 14.4 overs. No wicket fell as Anil and Alastair stood not out. Anil scored a brilliant 119 and Alastair scored 40 as Nur-ul-Islam was up for their first final.

There will be a one week break for the players of the SFSCL to play on their respective teams in that league. Mumineen I will play against Nur-ul-Islam @ Tamarac Sports Complex on December 11th 2011. Game will begin at 9 A.M and be sure to come out to see a very exciting game. Don't worry right after, everyone can go ahead and watch your football games. :)

IJSCL Fall Season 2011 - Mumineen I vs MJAM Arrival @ Tamarac Sports Complex - Game 5

A cloudy morning at Tamarac was the site for the final game of the regular season. Mumineen I went in to bowl first. MJAM Arrival quickly dug themselves in a hole as Aseef and Javed ripped through the top order. After 4 overs, MJAM Arrival were already 12/4. The batting continued to collapse as all Mumineen I bowlers were bowling tight. MJAM Arrival were 36/8 until some decent late hitting from a few players. After 11 players were finally out, MJAM Arrival were literally all out after 17.4 overs.

MJAM Arrival 60/11 After 17.4 Overs

Batting
Fazal Deen - 13
Azan Badrudeen - 11

Bowling
Adam Sattar 2 1 5 2
Javed Lall 2 0 2 2
Aseef Amin 2 0 7 2

With a small target of 61 needed, Mumineen I sent in most of the batsman who haven't faced a delivery for the season. They did very well as they beat out the runs in only 7.5 overs.

Mumineen I 62/2 After 7.5 Overs

Batting
Javed Lall - 17*
Shaheed Lall - 14*

Next week will have the 2 semi-final games as #1 seed, Mumineen I, square off against #4 seed, Alliance. In the other semi-final match, it will feature #2 seed, Muttaqeen I vs #3 seed, Nur-ul-Islam.

We have finished out the season undefeated and went off on a very good note. So far our history of going undefeated throughout a season, have led us to an IJSCL Championship. We have the right balance team to bring that trophy back to Mumineen I. Hopefully we can be crowned 3 time IJSCL Champions in a few weeks.

2011 IJSCL Fall Season Points Table

Mumineen I - 36 Points
Muttaqeen I - 33 Points
Nur-ul-Islam - 30 Points
Alliance - 24 Points
Mumineen II - 21 Points
Muttaqeen II - 15 Points
MJAM Arrival - 6 Points
Unity - 3 Points

IJSCL Fall Season 2011 - Mumineen I vs Muttaqeen I @ Margate Middle School - Game 4

It was a very nice morning for cricket at Margate Middle School. The stage was set for the 2 mammoths of the league. Mumineen I won the toss and decided to bat first. Anoop and Zahid were sent in to open. A decent start at 22 runs after 3 overs without a wicket was corrupted in the 1st ball of the 4th over as Anoop was caught by Kevin. Zahid and Razak was in and kept the runs ticking at a solid rate. Zahid was out in the 7th over as Mumineen I had 45 on the board. Altab was next in and he too bat well with Razak to keep the run rate steady at 93 after 13. Altab got caught out for a solid 28. Mumineen I got into some big trouble with careless shots as Nazim and skipper Aseef were both caught for duck. Adam was in next and put on a critical partnership with Razak to help Mumineen I go for a solid score. Razak continued to pour it on and finished off not out in his terrific innings. Mumineen I scored the exact target they aimed for from the start and was very satisfied.

Mumineen I 150/6 After 20 Overs

Batting
Abdul Razak - 63*
Altab - 28
Zahid - 19

Bowling
Kaiume - 4 0 20 2
Junior - 4 0 29 2

As Muttaqeen I openers came in to bat, Mumineen I knew it wasn't going to be easy to hold down the experienced Muttaqeen I squad, even with 1 man short. Muttaqeen I came out swinging hard early forcing Nazim out of the attack early. Fahron was the first man to go and 4 balls later, Andy was gone caught by Adam at long on. Kaiume was in next and this was the main partnership Mumineen I didn't want to make last long. Both batsmen were looking fine batting until Kaiume was caught behind by Razak. 2 overs later, Kevin was gone and the big 4 was all out with only 61 on the board. Muttaqeen I started to fall like an anchor being dropped from a boat. As 3 quick wickets for no runs dropped. Muttaqeen I in no time, were 66/7 after 10. Junior was in and played a cameo until he was bowled for 22. At the end, Mumineen I had the last laugh and was on top for the victory.

Muttaqeen I 99/9 After 14.4 Overs

Batting
Kevin - 41
Junior - 22

Bowling
Altab - 4 0 36 3
Anoop - 3.4 0 8 2

Mumineen I will face MJAM Arrival in a make-up game for their last game of the season. Mumineen I will need a win/draw/tie to be 1st place and play Alliance in the semi-finals. With a loss, they will be 2nd and will have to play the 3rd place, Nur-ul-Islam.

Points Table After Week 7

Muttaqeen I - 33 Points
Mumineen I - 30 Points
Nur-ul-Islam - 30 Points
Alliance - 24 Points
Mumineen II - 21 Points
Muttaqeen II - 15 Points
MJAM Arrival - 6 Points
Unity - 3 Points

Abandoned!...The end is near...

Yet another game was abandoned for Mumineen I. Tamarac Sports Complex was swamped on Sunday morning and it wasn't possible for any cricket to be played on it. Mumineen I and Mumineen II split the points 3 apiece. There will be no game next week because of the holiday, Eid-ul-Adha.

Points Table After Week 6

Muttaqeen I - 33 Points
Mumineen I - 24 Points
Nur-ul-Islam - 24 Points
Mumineen II - 21 Points
Alliance - 18 Points
Muttaqeen II - 9 Points
MJAM Arrival - 6 Points
Unity - 3 Points

With all teams having 1 game left, other than Mumineen I and MJAM Arrival who has 2 games, it will be an interesting week of games on November 13th. Mumineen II will be playing against Nur-ul-Islam, with Mumineen II needing a win to qualify into the playoffs. Alliance would have to beat MJAM Arrival and need a loss from Mumineen II to make it to the playoffs. Nur-ul-Islam had defeated Alliance in their match, therefore giving them an advantage and clinching the playoffs. The 2 top dogs in the league, Mumineen I and Muttaqeen I will also play each other for the first time, since last seasons semi-final game. Both teams are undefeated and will be looking for a win to crown themselves as first seed.

IJSCL Fall Season 2011 - Mumineen I Vs. Nur-ul-Islam @ Margate Middle School - Game 3

Mumineen I was set to face the biggest challenge yet, Nur-ul-Islam. The toss was one by Nur-ul-Islam and they decided to bat first. Openers Alastair and Spike had a very good partnership going, but it was ended by a miscommunication from the batsmen and Spike was run out for 17. An over later, Alastair was also removed. Nur-ul-Islam had a solid rate going, as they were 76/2 after 7 overs. Some solid bowling from Imran and Zahid pegged back Nur-ul-Islam and kept them at bay. They soon found themselves 81/5 after 10 overs. The run-rate was gradually falling down, but Altaaf, who was set in, started hitting the ball very clean. Mumineen I had held down Nur-ul-Islam to only 142 in their 20 overs, considering the position they were in before.

Nur-ul-Islam 142/9 After 20 overs

Batting
Altaaf Mohamed - 36
Alastair Khan - 25

Bowling
Imran Sadick - 4 0 29 3
Anoop Basdeo - 4 0 24 2

Openers Razak and Anoop were off to a fair start with the chase, but Razak was bowled in the 4th over for 7 as Mumineen I were 19/1. Altab was in next, but for the first time this season, he was out bowled as well. With 2 quick wickets, Mumineen I knew they needed to find a solid partnership to win the game. Imran was next in and decided to play some big shots, which uncontrollably lifted the run-rate. From being 19/1 after 4 overs, Mumineen I lifted their rate to 73/2 after 7 overs. One over featured 27 runs from it bowled by Saddiq. Imran was finally out bowled for a very quick 50. Mumineen I were 123/3 after only 11 overs. Anoop was soon run-out and fell short of his 50, but some sensible batting from Nazim and company, saw through the run chase and led Mumineen I to their 3rd consecutive victory.

Mumineen I 144/5 After 15.2 Overs

Batting
Imran Sadick - 50
Anoop Basdeo - 42

Bowling
Vivian Khan - 3 0 20 2

Mumineen I's next game will be against Mumineen II at Tamarac Sports Complex, in which should be a slobberknocker as usual.

Points Table after Week 5

Muttaqeen I - 27 Points
Mumineen I - 21 Points
Mumineen II - 18 Points
Nur-ul-Islam - 18 Points
Alliance - 12 Points
Muttaqeen II - 9 Points
MJAM Arrival - 6 Points
Unity - 3 Points

IJSCL Fall Season 2011 - Mumineen I Vs. Alliance @ Margate Middle School - Game 2

It was an overcast morning at Margate Middle as Mumineen I hosted Alliance for their second game of the season. It has been a few weeks since the last Mumineen I have played. One week was missed due to a wedding and the following was missed due to a rain-out against Muttaqeen II. Alliance had won the toss and surprisingly took the ball first instead of the bat as rain was set to come down and make the pitch very difficult to play on later. Openers Imran and Razak were on a mission to give a good start and that is exactly what they did. Mumineen I were off to a flyer as they were 54/0 after 5 overs thanks to some clean hitting from Razak and more notably Imran. Imran fell to the first delivery of the 6th over bowled by Masood. The following over, Razak was out caught straight on by Tallim. 2 overs later, Nazim was gone and an over following Nazim's wicket, Zahid was caught as well. Mumineen I were quickly burying themselves in a hole. From being 54/0 after 5 overs, they were 73/4 after 10 overs. Aseef and the always dependable Altab, held the innings down and batted sensibly. After a critical 27 run partnership, Aseef was caught at the boundary by Masood after a fantastic 20. Shaheed was next in. Altab and Shaheed both finished the innings off with 47/0 in the last 5 overs, despite some miss-hits by Shaheed. (Da chap ah get ol). Mumineen I finished with a score they thought should've been much higher, but nonetheless they still accepted it.

Mumineen I 147/5 After 20 Overs

Batting
Altab - 48* (This guy won't ever get a 50 again. 8th score of 40-49 in the past 2 seasons.)
Imran Sadick - 30

Bowling
Shamzad Hoosein - 3 0 16 2

Mumineen I knew how strong of a batting lineup Alliance possessed and knew they needed early wickets. A few loose deliveries were being put away, but they wickets were coming for Mumineen I. The fielding was looking even worse than the week before as overthrows and not backing up the throws came. It was a day of butterfingers as many catches were dropped and also a few catches were not called for. With only half of the score on the board, Alliance had already lost 6 wickets, but Naieem was still at one end. He decided to turn the game around with some great shots and was finding partners to help him. In the 18th over, Naieem was finally pinned down and that finished it off for Alliance, as they only had tailenders left.

Alliance 137/10 After 19.0 Overs

Batting
Naieem Abdool - 55
Tausief Mohamed - 16

Bowling
Nazim - 4 0 29 3
Zahid - 4 0 27 3

Mumineen I's next game will be against powerhouse, Nur-ul-Islam, in which should be a fantastic game @ Margate Middle School.

Points Table after Week 4

Muttaqeen 1 - 21 Points
Mumineen II - 18 Points
Nur-ul-Islam - 18 Points
Mumineen I - 15 Points
Alliance - 6 Points
MJAM Arrival - 6 Points
Muttaqeen II - 3 Points
Unity - 3 Points