Mumineen I Vs. Alliance @ Tamarac Sports Complex #7 - Game 6

Mumineen I was set to go against last seasons champions, Alliance, for the second time this season. Alliance won the toss and decided to have a bat first on a warm day. It was a good start for Mumineen I as both openeres for Alliance were gone within the first 3 overs. Shalim and Saffie were in and they were starting to build a solid partnership. This was after some help with dropped catches and missed run-out AND a wayward over by Nazim in which he bowled 6 wides. Alliance eventually put on a solid score of 61/2 after 8 overs. Things took a horrible turn for Alliance as Captain Seefo was in the middle of his 2nd over. Both Shalim and Saffie were caught on back to back deliveries. Aseef was on a hat-trick delivery that failed to give him a wicket. More wickets started to tumble as Aseef continued having a field day taking 2 more consecutive wickets getting Khemraj and Tallim caught as well. He once again epically failed to get the 3rd wicket for his hat-trick. Alliance was in a world of trouble as they were down 99/6 after 15 overs. With some tight bowling at the end from Anoop, Quadir and Nazim, Alliance only scored 17 runs in their last 5 overs.

Alliance 116/7 After 20 Overs

Saffie Rahaman - 21

Aseef - 4 0 21 4
Anoop - 4 1 21 2

Mumineen I saw it was a low total to chase, but they weren't taking the Alliance bowling attack lightly. Openers Anoop and Razak decided they wanted this to be ended quickly. They both came out seeing the ball like it was a hot fudge sundae. In 3 overs, Mumineen I quickly had 34/0 on the board. The first wicket fell as Anoop got caught at straight, long on by Irshad for 10. The following delivery, Razak was caught at deep square leg for 27 after hitting 6 boundaries during his innings. For the 3rd time, someone was on a hat-trick, but Saffie as well failed to get it. After 2 quick wickets, Mumineen I decided to slow things down a little and play sensibly. Nazim and Altab saw the ball well and played through the rest of the chase. Altab wasn't close to his 50 this time, but he played a great knock. Nazim and Altab added 79 runs for the 3rd wicket. Mumineen I comfortably won by 8 wickets with 3.4 overs to spare.

Mumineen I 117/2 After 16.2 Overs

Nazim - 40*
Altab - 34*
Razak - 27

Saffie - 3.2 0 21 2

Mumineen I will be taking on Muttaqeen next, looking for a little payback after what happened in their first game.

In other news, Mumineen II lost against Nur-ul-Islam & Muttaqeen defeated Unity. Congrats goes out to Vivian Khan for scoring the first IJSCL century.

Mumineen I Vs. Nur ul Islam @ Tamarac Sports Complex #7

Mumineen I knew they were heading into a difficult game against a very improved Nur-ul-Islam team from last season with the addition of Sultan, Vivian, Asif Sharief & Mike Khan. Mumineen I took a bat first and found themselves in trouble early as their captain Aseef was bowled in the first over. A few overs later, the other opener, Brian, was run out. After two quick wickets, Mumineen I needed to rebuild. Anoop and Altab were in the mood to do so. They scored freely with the bat and stole alot of runs by making 1's into 2's, something Mumineen I was lacking before. They were 96/2 after the first 10 overs. Altab was stumped out after a questionable call. Anoop continued to pour it on with other wickets falling around him. He was bowled trying to lift the score higher in the final overs. Mumineen I had a tough time in the end and actually got bowled out with 1 delivery remaining. Only 16 runs were added in the final 4 overs. By the way, Altab was once again short of his 50 for the 4th week in a row scoring more than 45. Hazo decided to go through his old team like they were gift wrap paper, racking up 6 wickets.

167/10 After 19.5 Overs

Anoop - 56
Altab - 48

S.Azeerulla - 3.5 0 22 6

Mumineen I knew they were facing probably the most dangerous batting side in the league. The bowling was very tight up front by Anoop and Altab. Vivian and Saddiq found it hard to score. This pressure caused a run out between them, then Vivan being caught out soon after. Mike was bowled and another run out also brought Nur ul Islam down even more. After Nur ul Islam first 10 overs, they were already 40/5. Asif was caught by Spike in the outfield. The last 2 big bats that were left for Nur ul Islam to beat the runs, but the target was very stiff. Sultan was bowled by Aseef and Hazo was caught and bowled soon after. The rest of Nur ul Islam fell to tought bowling and they were all out in the 20th over.

85/10 After 19.1 Overs

S.Azeerulla - 22

Aseef - 4 1 22 3
Altab - 4 0 12 2

Standings After Week 4

Muttaqeen 3-1
Mumineen I 3-1
Nur-ul-Islam 2-2
Alliance 2-2
Mumineen II 1-3
Unity 1-3

Mumineen I Vs. Mumineen II @ Tamarac Sports Complex #6 - Game 3

It was a great morning for cricket as the weather was fair. The toss was won by Mumineen II and decided they wanted to bowl first. Mumineen I had a quick start with Aseef and Anoop scoring quick runs. Anoop was out caught for 7. 2 overs later Aseef was bowled by a full toss from Afzal. Altab and Zaheer fought on and tried to build a partnership, but that fell soon as well when Zaheer was run out again for the 3rd week straight. This lead to more quick wickets falling as Nazim and Brian both went for ducks. Mumineen I was in a world of trouble at 65-5. Altab and Adam brought Mumineen I right back into the game. Adam slammed 20 runs off an over bowled by Zameer Razak. Adam was bowled by Bud, but his contribution was vital to the total. Altab batted with the rest of the order to put up a final score of 140/9 after 20 overs. Altab was once again for the 3rd week straight, short of his 50.

Mumineen I 140/9 After 20 Overs

Altab - 46*
Adam - 28
Aseef - 24

Mustaq - 4 0 21 4
Bud - 3 0 19 2
Afzal - 4 0 28 2

Mumineen I knew the strength of the Mumineen II batting lineup and knew they had to bowl much better than they did in the previous game against Muttaqeen. First wicket to go down was a big one as Fazal was caught behind by Omar for 7. Shemer was soon bowled by Nazim a few overs later. Wickets starting falling at a quick pace for Mumineen II as Mustaq, Brian Seeram and Idreece all went down. Mumineen II found themselves in a similar fashion Mumineen I was in with the score 68-5. Zameer and Bud were the last 2 barriers Mumineen I need to breakthrough to win. Zameer was the first to fall as he was caught by whoelse....the mans son, Nazim. Another wicket of Afzal fell soon afterwards, which brought victory even closer to Mumineen I. A few balls later, the X factor Bud was caught by Brian. The wicket taker on that one was....that guys son, Aseef. Mumineen II never recovered and were down and out for the count. Mumineen I played a very good game with outstanding bowling and fielding.

Mumineen II 114/9 After 20 Overs

Zameer Razack - 30
Hasratalli Amin - 23

Aseef - 4 0 18 2
Anoop - 4 0 26 2

Standings After Week 3

Muttaqeen 2-1
Mumineen I 2-1
Nur-ul-Islam 2-1
Mumineen II 1-2
Alliance 1-2
Unity 1-2

Mumineen I Vs. Muttaqeen @ Tamarac Sports Complex #7 - Game 2

Mumineen I were aware of the new team Muttaqeen who had a very strong side. Mumineen I won the toss and sent themselves to bat. Brian and Zaheer found it hard to score runs early on and as a result, Z was run out. Brian was also run out trying to steal a run. Mumineen I never seemed to form a big partnership, but Altab decided to start swinging for the fences as the rate was low. He later too fell with a run out after a solid innings. Asif Adam came in and put on a cameo scoring much needed runs in quick time. Altab was once again short of his 50, but Mumineen I came out with a score of 137 after their 20 overs.

137/5 after 20 Overs.

Altab - 47
Asif - 24*

Steve Persaud - 4 1 9 1

Mumineen I knew they had a bowling attack that can contain a score of 138. From the first over, the game took a turn for the worse as misfields and wayward deliveries were pitched. The Muttaqeen batsmen scored very freely in their innings as Mumineen I looked beaten in the field from their body language. Many of misfields and bad deliveries were bowled. It only took Muttaqeen 12.1 Overs to beat Mumineen I total.

142/3 After 12.1 Overs

Kaiume Mohammed - 46*
Asif Busgith - 29
Steve Persaud - 26*

Anoop Basdeo - 3 0 18 1

Standing after Week 2

Mumineen I 1-1
Mumineen II 1-1
Unity 1-1
Muttaqeen 1-1
Nur-ul-Islam 1-1
Alliance 1-1