JEDDAH: MCH Premier, Dopco Stars and AOT won their respective matches in the Premier Division cricket league, sponsored by Saudi Cricket Center and organized by Western Province Cricket Association here.

Lothers posted 133 for 6 against MCH. Danny Anthony top scored with 49 runs. Adnan Dani claimed 3 for 20. MCH easily reached their target of 134 for 2 off 60 balls. Thanks to Kashif Shafiq who smashed 68 off 28 balls and Babar Hussain 44 not out. The duo were involved in an 85-run partnership. MCH won by 8 wickets.

Dopco Stars downed Crown Steel by 4 wickets. Crown Steel put on board 204 for 6. Khurram Karamat hammered 107 off 49 balls. He put on 153 runs with Javed Iqbal who stroked 55. Shahbaz claimed 2 for 42. In reply, Dopco reached 207 for 6. Shahbaz Rasheed got 32 while Nadeem scored 70 off 28 balls. Both added 101 runs. Later, Afaq smashed an unbeaten 41 to win the match for his team. Ejaz Mitha took 3 for 32 and Shoaib Ali 2 for 25.

AOT won against IDB by 15 runs. AOT piled up 182 for 8. Naeem Shah (24) and Zeeshan (33 not out) were the main run getters. Hashim Khan claimed 3 for 27 and Farooq 3 for 66. IDB responded with 167 for 7. Hashim Khan (44) and Mohammed Farooq (41) tried to put up a fight. Imran Yusuf was the most successful bowler and bagged 3 for 32.

Afternoon League: Marine Services won against Al Safri by 6 wickets. Safri posted 182. Rehan (72) and Zafar (51) were among the runs. Rafi took 3 for 33, Riaz 3 for 41 and Ahmed 2 impressed with their bowling. Marine Services in reply scored 186 for 6. Majid Khan (32), Kashif (40) while Akram (59) steered their team to victory. Muneeb and Zafar took 2 wickets each.

Limitless thrashed AOT Young by 65 runs. Limitless scored 160. Amir Wahab was the highest scorer with 50. Imran took 2 for 24 and Moiz 2 for 21 were the wicket takers.

AOT Youngsters were bundled out for 95. Pervez Baig was the lone batsman who put up a fight and scored 42 runs. Azam took 4 for 35 while Amin 2 for 18.

Hala Academy Blue trounced Thales group by 83 runs. Hala Blue plundered 155 for 8. Thanks to Abdul Aleem and Ramzan scored 36 and an unbeaten 29 respectively. Ejaz 2 for 20, Waqas 2 for 24 and Hamza 2 for 30 shared the wickets. Thales Group were bundled out for 72. Haider grabbed 3 for 22, Zafran and Ramzan 2 each did most of the damage.

MBCC had the last laugh against MCH Green by 7 wkts. MCH Green were stranded at 118 for 8. Abdur Razzaq and Tariq scalped 2 wickets each. MBCC reached 121 for 3. Waqas Malik (45) and Fareed (37) were the main scorers. Adeel took 2 for 21.

Nestle Milo humbled UCC by 64 runs. Nestle Milo racked up 206 for 6. Bilal Iqbal (56), Ejaz Butt (43) and Fawad (31) were the main scorers. Babar claimed 2 wickets. UCC managed 142 for 9. Irfan bamboozled them with 4 for 23 and Ehsaan 3 for 28. Yasir remained unbeaten with 25. Morning League: ADI XI defeated Aquafina Rapid Tech by 29 runs. ADI produced 158 and Aquafina Rapid Tech in reply could post 129. Rifaqat made 29 and Mehmood 26. Makki took 3 for 25.

Saudi Diyar trounced Emper Perfumes by 6 wickets. Emper Perfumes posted 209 for 7. Saudi Diyar after a magnificent chase reached 211 for 4. Fareez (70), Mohsin Mirza (46) and Mubashir (30 not out) were the main scorers for a comprehensive win. Usman Jani got 2 wickets.

Saudi XI had the last laugh against Harsco Baroom by 13 runs. Saudi XI were bowled out for 114 with only Nazeer Farooqui scoring 35. Ahmed scalped 4 for 24 and Sharjil 3 for 17. Harsco Baroom managed 101 for 6. Khizar (23). Adil had 3 for 21 and Mazhar Abbasi 2 were the wicket takers.

Otex trounced Asian Striker by 40 runs. Otex compiled 130 and then Asian Strikers was restricted to 90. Crown Blue crushed ECU Lines by 10 wkts. ECU Lines could score 34 as Zahoor grabbed 3 for 30 and and Junaid 2 for 3. Crown Blue in reply were home off 17 balls without losing a wicket. Haseeb (19) and Kashif (12) finished the job.

ALJ Toyota thrashed New Young Stars by 92 runs. ALJ Toyota racked up 198 for 4. Tanveer (52), Basheer (66) had an easy time at the wicket. New young Stars in reply were bundled out for 106. Sadafco downed Jeddah Challengers by 26 runs. Sadafco piled up 156 for 4. Shams remained unbeaten on 46, Zubair S 42 and Muneer 28.

Jeddah Challengers could manage 130. Abdulaziz scored 29 and Fawaz 27. Ehtesham claimed 3 for 17 and Afzal 2.

Stallions humbled Mercedes Benz by 5 wickets. Mercedes posted 144 for 7. Azhar (36 n.o), Zahid (31) and Amir (25) were among the runs. Osama took 3 for 26 and Waqas 2. Stallions achieved 145 for 5. Arsalan showed the way with an unbeaten 98 off 54 balls. Abdulrafay contributed 34. Amer had 3 for 29 and Furqan 2.