Semifinal lineup set in Banque Saudi Al Fransi T20 Cup Cricket

Lahore Lions will clash with Pak Shaheen while Amir Holidays take on Lahore Badshah in the Super League of the Banque Saudi Al Fransi T20 Cup Cricket Tournament, organized by the Riyadh Cricket Association.
Lahore Lions scored a comfortable eight-wicket win over Amir Holidays in their last league match.
Amir Holidays made first use of the pitch after winning the toss and put up 150 on board off their stipulated 20 overs.
Irfan top-scored with 34 followed by Arsalan 27 and Sami Arshad 23. Muzaffar and Nawaz got 2 wickets each. Lahore Lions achieved their target off only 15.1 overs, thanks to a quick fire 82 from Salman Butt.
Owais, the other player who impressed, remained unbeaten on 37. In another match, Shouraim routed Ayoun Al Badr by 182 runs.
Batting first, Shouraim put 293 on board off 20 overs. Zeeshan scored an impressive 124. Afzal 77 and Waqas 32 were the other who dazzled with the bat. Ahmer Waheed grabbed two wickets. Chasing a huge target, Ayoun Al Badr were bundled out for 111.
Azizullah (39) and Naveed (24) were the only batsmen who put up some resistance. Mubarshir and Faisal took 2 wickets each.
In an inconsequential match, BSF beat FUCHS by 8 wickets. FUCHS scored 179 off 20 overs. Shoaib was the highest scorer with 65 runs.
Nadeem Babar bowled well and took 4 wickets. BSF achieved the target comfortably for the loss of only two wickets. Nadeem Babar was the top scorer with 77.
In Premier League 1, Batting first CKK scored 180. Nouman (66), Imran (31), Basit (25) and Ian (24) were the main run getters.
Riyadh Warriors fell short of target by 11 runs. Asif and Hassan were the only batsmen who tried to make a fight of it and scored 60 and 44 respectively but they could not save their team from defeat. Nouman took 2 wickets.
Elsewhere, Hyderabadi Warriors were bowled out for 128 in their match against Stallions. Mohammed Bin Saleh scored 66. Adnan took 4 wickets while Sohail got 2. Stallions achieved the target off 11.3 overs. Asif top-scored with 76.
In another match of the same division, KFSH Greens scored 170 off 20 overs against Thales. Zahiduddin took 5 wickets. Saad 3 and Asim 2 got the other wickets. Thales reached their target off 15.1 overs. Malik Fahad Awan played brilliantly for his 106. In the semifinals, Stallions play Hyderabadi Warriors and CKK cross swords with Riyadh Warriors.
In Premier League 2, TBCC scored 195 for 7 against Imran XI. Hazrat Hussain impressed with the ball and took 5 wickets. Imran XI achieved their target off 19 overs. Israr scored 97 and Majid 50. Imran XI won by 6 wickets.
Green Bangla beat Friends XI by 70 runs. Green Bangla batted first and scored 203 for 8 off their stipulated overs. Mithun (44) and Kakon (30) were the main scorers. Friends XI could only manage 133 in reply. Aminul got 3 wickets, Musa and Kakon 2 each.
Elsewhere, Panthers beat AB Contracting, thanks to a fine all-round performance by Raza. Batting first Riyadh Panthers made 206 for 3 off 20 overs. Raza looked in great touch and scored 104. Sajid Cheema also played well and made 65. AB Contracting scored 176. Raza and Mohammed took 4 wickets each.
In another match, batting first, Seham put on board 167. Habib (54), Amjid (39) and Noor (27). Afzal took 3 wickets. Lahore Badshah Green managed 136. Gulzar and Majid took 3 wickets each.
Seham won by 31 runs. Serendib beat Kashmir Press in another match. In the semifinals of the Premier League 2, it will be Riyadh Panthers vs. Imran XI and Green Bangla vs. Kashmir XI.