Budgam, June 02: Sheikhpora defeated Batapora by 33 runs in the ongoing 15-over Ramazan tournament here at Kakinmaran on Saturday.
It was a brilliant performance by Sheikhpora from batting as well as bowling. First, they posted 165-7 and then defended the target easily.
In reply, Irshad Ahmad’s fiery 40 run knock of just 14 could not help Batapora to chase the target. Arshid Ahmad also scored 22-ball 32. However, they were all-out on 132. Asif and Ashish claimed four wickets each for Sheikhpora by giving only 17 and 15 runs respectively.
Earlier, after winning the toss Sheikhpora opted to bat first. Ashiq Ahmad remained the leading scorer with 28-ball 60. He smashed seven sixes and three fours, while Mohammad Asif made 49 of just 22 balls.
