Sharjah, UAE – November 1, 2023 – The Sharjah Cricket Stadium witnessed a thrilling clash in the Semi-Final 1 of the CBFS T-20 2023 tournament, where Seven Districts faced off against Alif Pharma. In a fiercely competitive encounter, Seven Districts emerged victorious, securing their place in the tournament’s final with a resounding 50-run win.
Seven Districts won the toss and chose to bat first, setting a target of 175/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Leading the charge for Seven Districts was Syed Haider Wasi Shah, who was later named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Syed Haider Wasi Shah’s electrifying innings left the audience in awe. He scored a blistering 73 runs off just 39 balls, smashing 8 boundaries (fours) and 3 maximums (sixes) at an impressive strike rate of 187. Shah’s partnership with Raees Ahmed at the top of the order proved pivotal for Seven Districts, as they built a formidable 95-run partnership in 67 balls, setting the stage for a formidable total.
Sayed Haider Wasi Shah celebrates after reaching his half century
Known for his powerful hitting, Syed Haider Wasi Shah consistently cleared the boundary with ease, dismantling the rhythm of Alif Pharma’s bowlers. His lofted shots around the ground were a spectacle to behold, leaving the opposition struggling to find a response. Shah’s spectacular display of batting prowess proved to be the highlight of the innings.
In their chase, Alif Pharma faced early setbacks as they lost their top four batters during the powerplay. The opening bowlers, Zeeshan Naseer and Awais Ahmed, were the architects of Alif Pharma’s early collapse. Naseer picked up three crucial wickets, while Ahmed contributed with two dismissals, ensuring that Seven Districts dominated the powerplay. Despite a few sporadic contributions from Alif Pharma’s middle order, they were eventually bowled out for 125 runs in 19.5 overs, falling short of the target set by Seven Districts.
Notable bowling performances for Seven Districts included Junaid Shamsudheen, who picked up three wickets, and Wasim Akram and Zohair Iqbal, who both secured two wickets each, further underlining Seven Districts’ dominance in the match.The victory for Seven Districts catapults them into the final of the CBFS T-20 2023 tournament, where they will aim to maintain their momentum and clinch the championship.
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Brief Scores:
Seven Districts bt Alif Pharma by 50 Runs.
1st Innings : Seven Districts – 175/8 in 20 overs (Syed Haider Wasi Shah 73, Raees Ahmed 47, S Ali 15*, Junaid Shamsudheen 3 for 38)
2nd Innings : Alif Pharma – 125/10 in 19.5 overs (Zohair Iqbal 42, I Said Mirza 16, Zeeshan Naseer 3 for 11, Awais Ahmed 2 for 19)