After winning the toss Saudi Arabia decided to bowl Despite losing 3 wickets Qatar batting got off to a strong start scoring 122 runs in just 26.2 overs. Kamran Khan demonstrated his talent and tenacity with an astounding 36 runs off 39 balls. Even if Zaheer Ibrahim performance wasn't up to par the Qatari team competed with resiliency and team spirit. But Saudi Arabia bowlers had a hard time keeping the opposition at bay revealing some flaws in their bowling line. Abdul Waheed was chosen the player of the match for his outstanding innings of 124 runs off just 108 balls, a true demonstration of his brilliance and skill with the bat. In the end Saudi Arabia prevailed winning by 7 wickets.
We have two ODIs today in ACC Men's Premier Cup:
Qatar vs Saudi
Bahrain vs kuwait
In first game Qatar gave a small target of 216 runs to Saudi which was chased easily by Saudi in 35th over. From Qatar side, Muhammad Tanveer was the highest runs scorer with 46 runs. Saudi have 118 runs openng stand between Muhammad Tanveer and Waqar. Tanveer scored 124 runs on just 108 balls and Waqar ul Hasan scored 55 runs on 55 balls.
Game between Kuwait and Bahrain was a bit interesting then the first one. Bahrain batting first gave a target of 255 runs which is chased by Kuwait in 45th over.