JEDDAH — ARM United, Butt Sports, Center Systems Group, ICAD, Makkah Eagles and Royal Jurana maintained their winning streak with convincing wins over their respective opponents while Adnan Ayub (130) of CSG, Ijaz (118) of Royal Jurana and Mohsin (100NO) of ICAD recorded centuries for their respective teams, while Ayuub (4 for 11) of Royal Jurana bowled an impressive spell in the 7th week matches of Ace Travel Saudi Cup sponsored by Ace Travel & Tours and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association under auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.

Makkah Eagles remained unbeaten in Group A after recording narrowest of win by 1 wicket with 2 balls to spare against a spirited fightback from Al Burj, thanks to timely knocks by Nawab (37) and Jameel (30). Mohsin brilliant unbeaten 100 along with Waqas and Tauseef spell of 3 wickets each enabled ICAD comfortably beat K Chinar by 86 runs to be on top of Group B.

Omar Awan superb all-round performance taking 3 for 11 and cracking unbeaten 90 runs to give Butt Sports huge 8 wicket win over Asfaan. Adnan Ayub’s quickfire 130 and Usman (75) continued prolific form enabled CSG pile up 279 for 3 and beat minnows Royal Challengers by 125 runs.

Royal Jurana recorded a big 97 runs win over Jeddah Gladiators thanks to Ijaz 116 runs and Ayub spell of 4 for 11 runs despite Shafat spell of 3 wickets for 4 runs ending in vain. Skipper Nazeer (71) impressive knock enabled ARM United beat Pak Zalmi by 72 runs and remain jointly on top of Group B with ICAD (10 points each) but 2nd on NRR.

Makkah Eagles beat Al Burj by 1 wicket

Al Burj 144 all out Abdullah 32, Atta 21, Shabbir 3 for 23. Makkah Eagles 145 for 9 17.4 overs Nawab 37, Jameel 33, Osama 3 for 30.

ICAD beat K. Chinar by 86 runs

ICAD 252 for 5 20 overs Mohsin 100NO (44b), Waqar 45, Adil 2 for 33. K Chinar 165 all out Naseer 42, Arif 31, Waqas 3 for 11, Tauseef 3 for 23.

Butt Sports beat Asfaan CC by 8 wickets

Asfaan 137 for 9 18 overs Ali 26, Riyaz 25, Omar 3 for 11, Faizan 2 for 20. Butt Sports 142 for 2 Omar 90NO (42b), Junaid Butt 33.

Center Systems Group beat Royal Challengers by 125 runs

Center Systems 279 for 3 20 overs Adnan Ayub 130 (58b), Usman Butt 75 (24b), Ali 2 for 59. Royal Challengers 154 all out Abu Bakr 22, Saeed 3 for 13, Gulam Syed 3 for 36.

Royal Jurana beat Jeddah Gladiators by 97 runs

Royal Jurana 219 for 5 18 overs Ijaz 118 (65b), Shani 46, Shafat 3 for 4. Jeddah Gladiators 122 all out Khokar 31, Qasim 25, Ayub 4 for 11, Irfan 2 for 21.

ARM United beat Pak Zalmi by 72 runs

ARM 202 for 5 20 overs Nazeer 71 (44b), Ather 37, Saeed 2 for 24, Sheraz 2 for 33. Pak Zalmi 130 for 7 20 overs Asad 35NO, Zeeshan 30, Mueed 2 for 20, Rashid 2 for 24. — SG