YTCA win U-19 Nissan Gulf Cup final

Inspired by Chirag Suri’s and Reuben Abraham's performances, YTCA routed G Force by nine wickets to win the Under-19 title while visiting Durham County defeated Desert Cubs by five wickets to clinch the Under-17 title in the Nissan Gulf Cup cricket tournament organised by YTCA under the auspices of the Dubai Cricket Council.

YTCA, who were unbeaten going into their final, lived up to expectations as they put up a clinical all-round performance to keep the G Force lads at bay.

G Force, batting first, capitalised on Karthik Shekar’s fine innings of 47 runs as they put up a decent total of 144 all out in 25 overs.

Karthik hit five boundaries during his innings which lasted 54 balls while Omar Mohammed also contributed with 29 runs off 39 balls.

Chirag was the most successful bowler for YTCA as he claimed four for 34 while Aditya Mavru and Sairaj Raghwan snared two apiece.

In reply, Reuben continued his unbeaten streak as he along with Sunair (43 not out) dominated the G Force bowlers to help YTCA reach 146 for one in 22 overs.

Reuben’s 65-ball innings was laced with eights hits to the ropes while Sunair hit two boundaries and three sixes during his 39-ball knock.

In the under-17 final, Durham County got a measure of revenge for their only league loss suffered against Desert Cubs.

Durham, who had lost by 18 runs against Cubs, made sure of victory this time around as they managed to get the better of their rivals by a five-wicket verdict in the under 17 final.

Batting first, Cubs scored 131 all out in 20 overs. Zafri Zafardeen top scored with 43 runs with able support from Renaldi (26) and Snanath (20). 

The Durham trio comprising of B Paul, Whitehead and H Singh grabbed two wickets each.

In reply, Durham County lost five wickets before scoring 132 in 23 overs. Bratwhite was Durham’s leading scorer with 40 runs while Hardy contributed with a useful knock of 34. 

W Perera (2 for 25) and Aaron (2 for 17) were among the wickets for Desert Cubs.
 
Brief scores: 
 
Under-19 final:
YTCA beat G Force by 9 wkts
G Force 144 for all out in 25 overs (Omar Mohd 29, Zamin Jaleel 12, Karthik Shekar 47, Shoaib 15; Chiragh Suri 4/34, Aditya Mavru 2-17, Sairaj Raghwan 2-21, Sharandeep 1-37). YTCA 146 for 1 in 22 overs (Adnan Khan 24, Reuben Abraham 69no, Sunair 43no;  Sathya 1-22. Man of the match: Reuben Abraham of YTCA
 
Under-17 final:
Durham County beat Desert Cubs by 5 wkts Desert Cubs 131 all out in 25 overs (Renaldi 26, Zafri 43, Snanath 20, McGree 2-11, Turnbell 1-18, B Paul 2-23, Whitehead 2-12, H Singh 2-11). Durham County 132 for 5 in 23 overs (D Anderson 16, Bratwhite 40, Hardy 34; W Perera 2-25, Nelukshan 1-14, Aaron 2-17

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