Ajman Clinch 5 wickets Win in a Thriller
Ajman have won by 5 wickets. Sharjah batted first and posted 134/7 in 20 overs. Ajman chased down 135 in just 17.1 overs.
Mohammad Ali Gurbaz was the standout in the first innings, scoring 29 off 26 balls (SR 112). 1 six and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Alamkhan Sahar anchored the innings with 41 off 23 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Ajman on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Abdul Malik delivered figures of 2/18 in 4 overs (Econ 4.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
AJM lead the series 20-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 10 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
41 off 23 balls (SR 178), 3 fours, 3 sixes
2/18 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.50)
29 off 26 balls (SR 112), 2 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Ajman showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Sharjah came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. AJM lead the series 20-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.