BY ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT
Annadil Burhani won by 36 runs against Kilimeru 313 in the ongoing Ali Chomoko Memorial Tournament at St. Constantine Ground last week.
Hatim Badruddin led Annadil’s batting with an unbeaten 85 off 51 balls helping his side post 180 for eight in their allotted 20 overs.
Husein Khanbhai and Mufaddal Essaji contributed 14 runs apiece facing eight and nine deliveries respectively.
Hassan Bibo was Kilimeru 313’s leading wicket-taker with three for 31 while Alijawad Sheriff claimed two for 27 and Abbasali Karim took one for 29.
In reply, Kilimeru 313 finished on 144 for nine despite Uwais scoring 50 off 36 balls. Shaheed Bwibo added 27 from 22 deliveries, while Hassan Datoo made 19 off 15.
Hussein Kasamali led Annadil’s bowling attack with three for 32. Taha Nurbhai returned two for 15, while Taher Azeez claimed two for 24 to help secure the victory.
In another match, Meru Cricket Club (MCC) defeated Kilimeru by 27 runs after posting 181 for five in 20 overs.
Jainam Jenu top-scored with 51 off 33 balls, while Anish Jepron struck a rapid 40 from just nine deliveries. Yasir Patel contributed 37 off 37 balls.
Hamza Sajan took two for 36 for Kilimeru with Liaqatali and Abbas Shivi claiming one for 17 and one for 24 respectively.
Chasing 182, Kilimeru managed 154 for nine from their 20 overs. Shivi finished unbeaten on 40 off 20 balls, Mujtaba Dhirani scored 39 from 34 deliveries and Aliasger Hirji added 25 off 29.
Patel completed a strong all-round performance by taking three for 31, while Jenu claimed two for 22. Gangadharan Prasad chipped in with one for six.
