It was another hot Sunday morning as Mumineen I went to face off against Nur ul Islam. Openers Zahid Hussein and Asif Sharief went in to bat as Mumineen I won the toss and put Nur ul Islam to bat first. Zahid was run out in the 2nd over after an excellent throw from Razak that was almost too good for him. He was injured for a short time as his arm blew out. He was safely back fielding after a few minutes. The bowling soon go wayward and Asif was prepared to take advantage. Zaheer picked up a wicket to stop a partnership, but next batsman was Hazo. This partnership was on a steady pace finding gaps and playing powerful shots down the ground. In no time, Nur ul Islam were already 91/2 after only 10 overs. Things took a turn as Altab and Javed came into the attack. The rate plumetted as the big batsmen, Asif, Hazo, Vivian and Cliff all got out in quicktime. Javed's bowling seemed to be unhittable as the ball failed to come off the bat. The low order seemed to struggle as well even with Sultan batting at number 8. A cameo was played by Manny that lifted Nur ul Islam's score to one that would be defendable. After Manny was out, the tail was vulnerable and Captain Aseef took advantage. For the 3rd time this season, Aseef was on a hat-trick. The hat-trick delivery was a lazily ball that stood in the air, but was almost too far to catch with the field in. That didn't stop Brian from taking a leaping backwards one hand catch to complete the hat-trick. It was only the 2nd time this was done in the IJSCL. Mumineen I came back with a vengeance just giving up 49 runs and taking 8 wickets in the final 9 overs faced.
Nur-ul-Islam 140/10 After 18.5 Overs
Asif Sharief - 46
Sheik Azeerulla - 24
Manny Hussein - 24
Aseef 3.5 0 18 4
Javed 3 0 10 2
The rate required was a little over 7 runs per over. A big wicket fell from the first delivery as Razak was caught. That didn't stop Mumineen I from going on a vicious start as they have been doing lately. After 3 overs, they quickly had 43/1 on the board. After a quick 46 run partnership, Anoop was run out. The tempo had dropped, but runs were coming at the required rate. Aseef was out and then Brian was out quickly. Mumineen I were 97/4 and didn't have alot of batting left to come with the lineup slightly weekened. Altab and Zaheer found form again in both of their innings as they put on a clinic for Mumineen I. They batted sensibly and finished the game in style as Zaheer hit a towering six over deep mid-wicket.
Mumineen I 145/4 After 17 Overs
Altab - 42*
Zaheer - 28*
Zahid 4 1 15 1
Standings after week 9
Mumineen I 39 Pts
Alliance 30 Pts
Mumineen II 27 Pts
Muttaqeen 24 Pts
Nur-ul-Islam 24 Pts
Unity 12 Pts
Mumineen I, Alliance & Mumineen II are safely in the playoffs. Muttaqeen will play against Nur-ul-Islam next on May 1st, to see who will be the final team for the playoffs.
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