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. :)
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