Lahore Lions lifts Shehriyar Mirza Memorial Cup

Lahore Lions lifted the Shehriyar Mirza Memorial Super League Cup in style beating Pak Shaheen by 6 wickets at RCA-4 ground. In Premier League-1 final, CKK aided by Najeeb Asghar’s brilliant 87 not out beat Amir Holidays by 7 wickets at RCA-3 ground. At RCA-1 ground in Premier League-2 final, Riyadh Warriors struggled to beat Saham CC by 13 runs.
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Pak Shaheen started badly and lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 160. Javed (38), Faisal (27) and Qadir (22) were the only batsman to withstand hostile bowling from the Lahore Lion bowlers. Mansoor was wrecker-in-chief bagging 3 wickets conceding 49 runs and was well supported by Salman Butt (2-41), M. Nawaz (2-14) and Jamshed (2-44). Chasing an easy target Lahore Lions helped by Sarfaraz (23), Omar Zafar (46) and Salman Butt (32) romped home in 25 over’s losing 4 wickets. Man of the Match: Mansoor.
At RCA-3 ground, Amir Holidays batting first against Champions Kricket Klub (CKK) scored 175 runs in their allotted over’s. Imran bowled beautifully for CKK and grabbed 4 wickets conceding 24 runs and was ably supported by Nadeem (2-19). Chasing a stiff target CKK started calmly with their batsman Najeeb Asghar in prime form and scored scintillating 87 not out with the help of ten hits to the fence and two over it. Iftikhar (36) and Nadeem (20 not out) was the other notable scorer’s in CKK’ total.
Man of the Match: Najeeb Asghar
In Premier League-2 match at RCA-1ground, Riyadh Warriors overcame stiff resistance from Saham CC to lift the title. Batting first and helped by Man of the Match Shaik Premnawaz brilliant all round performance (67 runs and 2-19) Riyadh Warriors scored impressive 186 for 5 in their allotted over’s. Asif (29), Sameer (21) and Majid (21) were the other batsman who propelled Riyadh Warriors score. For Saham Majid (2-27) and Yasir (2-27) were the main wickets takers. Chasing the target Saham started badly losing both their openers in quick succession. One down batsman Nasir (66) and Tahir (24) steadied the innings.
After their fall of wickets Saham CC lost wickets at regular intervals and was restricted to 173 for 8. Shaik Premnawaz, Abdul Gaffoor and Abdul Rahim bagged 2 wickets each conceding 19, 30 and 15 runs respectively.
Brief Scores: (Pak Shaheen 156: )Javed 38, Faisal 27, Qadir 22, Salman Butt 2-41, Mansoor 3-49, M. Nawaz 2-14, Jamshed 2-44) lost to Lahore Lions 160 for 4: (Omar Zafar 46, Sarfaraz 23, Salman Butt 32)
Amir Holidays 175: (Nadeem 2-19, Imran 4-24) lost to CKK: 176 for 3; (Najeeb Asghar 87 Not out, Iftikhar 36, Nadeem 20 not out)
Riyadh Warriors 186 for 5: (Asif 29, Sheik Premnawaz 87 not out, Sameer 21, Majid 21, Majid 2-27, Yasir 2-33) beat Saham CC 173 for 8: (Naser 66, Tahir 24, Shaik Premnawaz 2-19, Abdul Gaffoor 2-30, Abdul Rahim 2-15).