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Sharjah: Emirates Islamic Bank produced a disciplined all-round performance to beat Lanka Lions SC by 96 runs in the 34th Bukhatir League 'A' Division tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at the Sharjah Stadium.
The bankmen, batting first after winning the toss, rode a solid innings of 69 by Atif Iftikhar to post 227 before being all out in 48.2 overs.
Atif, who smashed three fours during his 80-ball knock, was well supported by Azhar Gul (37) and Abdullah Mazhar (25).
Taraka and Janaka took three wickets each, while Arun claimed two for the seasoned Lanka Lions side, but their efforts went in vain.
Lanka Lions, in reply, needed some healthy contributions from their batsmen to retain the momentum, but they failed to negotiate the spot-on Emirates Islamic Bank attack and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Zahid Shah and Sajid bowled quite effectively, taking three wickets apiece, while Asim Kaleem picked up 2 for 23 as the Lanka Lions were bowled out for a paltry 131 in 34.2 overs.
Brief scores
Emirates Islamic Bank beat Lanka Lions SC by 96 runs: Emirates Islamic Bank: 227 in 48.2 overs (Atif Iftikhar 69, Azhar Gul 37, Abdullah Mazhar 25; Taraka 3 for 57, Janaka 3 for 40, Arun 2 for 47). Lanka Lions SC: 131 in 34.2 overs (Ruwan 30, Zahid Shah 3 for 26, Sajid 3 for 19, Asim Kaleem 2 for 23).
Man of the Match: Mohammad Atif Iftikhar.
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