Ahmed Tariq's 68 Fires Emirates Blues to Victory
Emirates Blues
199/4 (20)
Ajman
97/10 (17.2)
Emirates Blues won by 102 runs
View full scorecard →Emirates Blues have won by 102 runs. Emirates Blues batted first and posted 199/4 in 20 overs. Ajman, chasing 200, fell short at 97/10 in 17.2 overs.
Ahmed Tariq was the standout in the first innings, scoring 68 off 46 balls (SR 148). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 67 runs.
Hasith Fernando fought hard with 24 off 15 balls, but it was not enough to haul Ajman over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Nabeel Aziz delivered figures of 3/7 in 4 overs (Econ 1.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
AJM lead the series 26-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 26 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
68 off 46 balls (SR 148), 5 fours, 3 sixes
3/7 in 4 overs (Econ: 1.75)
48 off 35 balls (SR 137), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Emirates Blues showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ajman were outplayed in all departments. A 102 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. AJM lead the series 26-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.