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