By A.A. Merchant

JEDDAH — Ace Travel, Malik XI, Pepsi Deccan Knight (PDK) and Saudi German Hospital (SGH) marched ahead with convincing wins over their respective opponents, while outstanding performances from Hasnain (106 not out), Umer (36 and 4 for 30) and Athar (85) were the highlights of the 7th week matches of Bonny Super League T20, sponsored by Bonny and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA).

Hasnain scored an outstanding 106 not out (46 balls, 4x11, 6x8) and was well supported by Ateeq (23) to enable Ace Travel win by 8 wickets against CH XI, despite a superb 90 by Nasir.

Sensible batting by Shani (49) and Bilal (47) helped Malik XI score a 4-wicket win over Thales.

Brilliant batting display by skipper Athar (85) gave Pepsi Deccan Knights a 50-run win over Jeddah Zalmi despite some tight bowling from Atta (2 for 18) and Raza (2 for 36).

Umer’s all-round display (36 and 4 for 30) and Bilal’s 58 enabled Saudi German Hospital to score a 16-run win over Makkah Eagles despite valiant knocks from Ejaz (50) and Razzack (43).

Scores:

Ace Travels beat CH XI by 8 wickets. CH XI 168 for 7 (Nasir Bajwa 90, Faiz 31 not out, Zia 2 for 16, Tausef 2 for 24). Ace Travels 174 for 2 in 14.4 overs (Hasnain 106 not out, Ateeq 23 not out). Man of Match: Hasnain.

Malik XI beat Thales CC by 4 wickets. Thales CC 177 for 8 (Illyas 32, Shezad 23, Tousef 2 for 43, Ali 2 for 39). Malik XI 178 for 6 in 18.3 overs (Shani 49, Bilal 47, Khalid 2 for 42, Atta 2 for 29). Man of Match: Shani.

Pepsi Deccan Knight beat Jeddah Zalmi by 50 runs. Pepsi Deccan Knights 197 for 7 (Athar 85, Waqas 25, Atta 2 for 18, Raza 2 for 36). Jeddah Zalmi 147 for 5 (Taqi 44, Raza 28). Man of Match: Athar.

Saudi German Hospital beat Makkah Eagles by 16 runs. Saudi German Hospital 197 for 6 (Bilal 58, Umer 36, Makki 2 for 33). Makkah Eagles 181 all out (Ejaz 50, Razzack 43, Umer 4 for 30, Irfan 2 for 41). Man of Match: Umer.

Photo Captions:

01 Ace Travel

02 Pepsi Deccan Knight

03 Hasnain of Ave Travel

04 Athar of PDK

05 Umer Awan of SGH

06 Shani Lohar of Malik XI