JEDDAH: Sixteen matches were played in the MoneyGram-sponsored Twenty20 cricket tournament held under the auspices of the Saudi Cricket Center and organized by the Western Province Cricket Association, here.

In the Premier Division, AOT made first use of the track and put on board 181 for 9. Faiq top-scored with 43 runs. Hashim took 3 for 25, Farooq 3 for 47 and Sarfaraz 2 for 42. Islamic Development Bank responded with 141 for 9. Khalid Butt made 43. Zeeshan picked 3 for 23, Faisal Iqbal 3 for 32 and Nasir Iqbal 2 for 18. AOT won by 40 runs.

Hala Friends put on board 209 for 5 after electing to bat. Anees Malik hammered 95 runs while Abdullah stroked 60. Both were involved in a 154-run partnership. Mazher and Zeeshan shared four wickets. Al Saudi XI replied with 212 for 5. Javed Iqbal top-scored with an unbeaten 78 runs. Imran Azam got 50 and Nazeer 25. Uzair took 2 for 40. Al Saudi won by 5 wickets.

Dopco stars thrashed Al Ghamdi Stars by 88 runs. Dopco Stars made 197 for 8. Shahbaz was the highest scorer with 39 runs. Nadeem Shah impressed with his bowling and took 4 for 37 while Mustafa supported him with 3 for 44. Al Ghamdi Cricket Stars were bundled out for 109. Khurram had 3-21, Shoaib Ali 3-13 and Asim 2-20.

Morning League

My Care Hala Green thrashed MQ Group by 55 runs. MCH Green racked up 243 for 4. Sadiq blasted 110 runs off 46 balls. Azhar supported him with 52. Usman took 3 for 51. MQ Group in reply scored 188 for 9. Usman slammed 82. Umar grabbed 4 for 21 and Rabbani 3 for 19.

Crown Blue defeated Jeddah Challengers by 58 runs. Crown Blue piled up 184 for 7. Faiz made 58. Rafiq got 3 for 32. Jeddah Challengers were all out for 126. Rashid took 3 for 23 and Saqib 3 for 26.

Stallions downed QRCC by 5 wkts. QRCC posted 160 for 8. Sadiq made 47. Waqas took a hat trick with 3 for 22. Stallions chased 161 for 5 for a win.

Otex won against Nesma Holding by 15 runs. Otex plundered 175 for 6 with the help of Irfan’s 82. Saidul claimed 4 for 41. Nesma was restricted to 160.

Sadafco got the better of Kabbani by 53 runs. Sadafco put on board 198 runs. Farooq got 73 runs while Zubair helped in 60. Asad claimed 3 for 40. Kabbani replied with 145 for 9.Faisal made 65. Saadat grabbed 4 for 15.

Afternoon League

Jotun Paints thrashed AOT Youngsters by 9 wkts. AOT Youngsters posted 174 for 3. Rafique made an impressive 70. Jotun Paints in reply made 175 for 1. Shafeeq slammed 123 off 40 balls.

Marine Services won against Thales group by 13 runs. Marine Services scored 145 for 3. Majed scored 53. Thales Group replied with 132. Naseer and Majed took 3 wkts each.

Zultrack went down to Elaf Advance by 4 wkts. Zultrack made 141 for 7. Qaiyam hit 59. Ashraf took 3 for 33. Elaf in reply scored 142 for 6.

Nestle Milo defeated Arab Lankans by 5 wkts. Lankans made 171 for 4 through Siraj 47. Nestle Milo successfully chased 174 for 5 as Imran hammered 70. Waseem took 3 wkts.

APF humbled Lothers by 14 runs. APF racked up 201 for 5 as Murtuza 81 and Habeeb 53 were the main run getters. Lothers in reply managed 187 for 5. Badushah and Yasir scored 40 each.

Hala School won against Hala Academy Blue by 49 runs. Hala School scored 183 for 6. Anas Malik hammered 79. Ramazan took 3 wkts. H A Blue was restricted to 134. Abdulaleem made 61. Hamed grabbed 4 for 23.