The Pavilion - Al Dhaid Cricket Village

Dubai Daredevils won by 9 wickets

Dubai Daredevils produced a dominant run chase after restricting INFINITY BLACKS* to 124/7 in 20 overs. Jatin Chandna led the batting effort with an impressive 54 off 36 balls*, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, while Manuj Dogra was the standout bowler with 3/35.

In reply, Dubai Daredevils raced to 125/1 in just 10.5 overs, maintaining a strong scoring rate of 11.54. Jatin Chandna continued his excellent performance with 54 off 36*, supported by Nasir Jehan's 38 off 28

🏆 AUGUST PAVILION CHALLENGE 2026 – FINAL

Paradise XI Clinch a Convincing 78-Run Victory

**Paradise XI** produced a dominant performance in the final, defeating **Rajpoot Lions by 78 runs** at The Pavilion – Al Dhaid, Sharjah.

After winning the toss, Paradise XI elected to bat and posted an imposing **195/7 in 20 overs**, setting Rajpoot Lions a challenging target of 196.

Sardar led the batting effort with a composed **54 off 36 balls**, including 6 fours and 1 six. Inayat provided explosive support with **53 off 28 balls**, striking 6 fours and 2 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 189.29. M Khalid also contributed a rapid **35 off 14 balls** at a strike rate of 250.00.

In reply, Rajpoot Lions struggled against a disciplined Paradise XI bowling attack and were bowled out for **117 in 15.5 overs**. Umair top-scored with **52 off 46 balls**, while Rana Hamad Uae added a quick 23 off 15 balls.

The standout bowling performance came from **Irfan Ulhaq**, who claimed an outstanding **4 wickets for 11 runs in 1.5 overs**, finishing with an economy rate of just 6.00. Basir Khan and M Sohail also played important roles, taking two wickets each.

Paradise XI's superior batting depth and clinical bowling attack ensured a comprehensive **78-run victory**, securing the final in convincing fashion.

Sharjah Falcons D+ won the toss and elected to bat first, posting an imposing 228/7 in 20 overs at an excellent run rate of 11.40. Aatif Bhai led the charge with a spectacular 78 off 32 balls, including 4 fours and 7 sixes, striking at 243.75. Chiranjib Dey added a fluent 64 off 38, while Sayed Shahzeb contributed 42 off 20.

In reply, Rising Royals LC struggled to build momentum and finished on 148/9 in 20 overs, falling 80 runs short of the target. Mansoor MK top-scored with an unbeaten 38 off 23, while Mahesh Mattak made 28 off 24 and Anuraj scored 22 off 19.

With the ball, Ejaz Qureshi delivered a match-winning spell of 4/30 in 4 overs, while Suhel S.A. claimed 3/21. Their disciplined bowling kept Rising Royals LC under constant pressure throughout the chase

Ajman Bank produced a commanding performance to defeat Emirates Indians by 48 runs in the SAFARI CUP 2026 S9 semi-final. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ajman Bank posted a competitive 141/9 in 20 overs.

Syed Obaid Nasir led the batting effort with a composed 32 off 27 balls, while Sajid Latif contributed 31 off 27 and Hameed Khan added 23.

In reply, Emirates Indians were bowled out for 93 in 15.5 overs. Abhay Paul top-scored with 33 off 28, followed by Zeki Istak’s 26 off 25, but the chase never gained enough momentum.

The standout bowling performance came from Saliq Khan, who delivered an exceptional spell of 3.5 overs, 9 runs and 4 wickets, finishing with an economy rate of just 2.35. Hammad A. also impressed with 3 wickets for 28 runs

Scorpions Cricket Club seal a thrilling 4-wicket victory

Scorpions Cricket Club produced a composed chase to defeat The Wrong Ones CC by 4 wickets in the SAFARI SUMMER CUP 2026 League Matches.

Winning the toss, The Wrong Ones CC opted to bat and posted 121 all out in 18.2 overs. Bevin Fujairah top-scored with a steady 31 off 32 balls, while Saqib Iqbal provided an attacking contribution of 27 off 17 balls, including two sixes. Shahzad Ansari also added 24 from 16 balls.

For Scorpions Cricket Club, Zareen Hussain was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs. Kapil Singh delivered an economical spell of 2.2 overs, 2/5, while Karthik Kannan also picked up two wickets.

Chasing 122, Scorpions Cricket Club reached 122/6 in 16.4 overs, finishing with 20 balls to spare. Shahzad Ansari led the scoring with 24 off 16, while Karim Siraj remained unbeaten on 20 off 18 balls. Kapil Singh contributed 16, and Habib Ur Rehman provided a match-winning finish with an unbeaten 7 off just 2 balls, including a six.

Karthik Kannan was the pick of the Scorpions attack with 2/20 from 4 overs, while OSSAMA also claimed two wickets

Lahore Darbar CC Seal a Four-Wicket Victory Over Desert Lions
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Lahore Darbar CC produced a composed run chase to defeat Desert Lions by 4 wickets in the Summer Safari Cup S2 – Weekday 6PM League Match at The Pavilion, Al Dhaid, Sharjah.

After winning the toss, Desert Lions elected to bat and posted 116/5 in 16.1 overs. Shah Hussain led the innings with a valuable 45 off 29 balls, striking 5 fours and 2 sixes. Khalifa Ak47 added a brisk 26 off 16, while Raghul Pethuru remained unbeaten on 10.

For Lahore Darbar CC, Jawad was the standout bowler with 2/13, while Sayed Hamza impressed with an economical 1/6 from 2 overs.

Chasing 117, Lahore Darbar CC got off to a flying start through Zobair Khan, who smashed an outstanding 43 off just 17 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 252.94. Dr Mashhood Qazi added a rapid 21 off 10 balls, while Muhammad Umer contributed 25 off 17.

Despite losing six wickets, Lahore Darbar CC maintained the required scoring rate and reached 119/6 in just 13 overs, completing the chase with 18 balls to spare. Sayed Hamza provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 6 off 1 ball, including a six.

Talent Sherpa Clinch a Thrilling One-Wicket Victory

UNITED GLADIATORS CC posted a competitive 144/9 in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Rashid Rasheed top-scored with 30, while Akhil Krishnan added a brisk 29 and Mohammed Jufary contributed 26.

In reply, Talent Sherpa successfully chased down the target, reaching 147/9 in 19.5 overs to secure a dramatic one-wicket victory. Moinkhan anchored the innings with 31, while captain Shahbaz Khan produced a crucial unbeaten 29 off 17 balls at a strike rate of 170.59.

The standout bowling performance came from Shiyas E A, who claimed an impressive 4 wickets for 28 runs, playing a key role in keeping United Gladiators CC under pressure.

With the match going down to the final over, Talent Sherpa held their nerve to complete the chase at 147/9, earning a memorable one-wicket win

Emirates Strikers Seal a 5-Wicket Victory

SAFARI SUMMER CUP 2026 – League Match

Emirates Strikers secured a convincing 5-wicket victory over FLY HAWK GROUP at The Pavilion – Al Dhaid, Sharjah.

After winning the toss, Emirates Strikers elected to field. FLY HAWK GROUP posted 149/8 in 20 overs, with Behzad Abbasi leading the scoring with an explosive 49 off 23 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Mudassir Khawaja contributed 32, while Muhammad Haroon Abbasi added 23.

With the ball, Rahul Raghavan was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 18 runs in 3 overs. Kavas also impressed with 2/19.

Chasing 150, Emirates Strikers reached 154/5 in 18.5 overs to complete the victory. Al Ameer Basheer produced a sensational unbeaten 32 off just 12 balls, striking 4 fours and 2 sixes at a remarkable 266.67 strike rate. Shani Shanid remained unbeaten on 24, while Rahul Raghavan scored a valuable 34 off 28 balls.

🏏 AUGUST PAVILION CHALLENGE 2026 – SUPER KNOCKOUT
Desert Lions Storm into Victory with a 116-Run Win

Desert Lions 172/7 (20 overs) defeated Sharjah Falcons D+ 56 all out (10.1 overs) by 116 runs at The Pavilion – Al Dhaid, Sharjah.

Sharjah Falcons D+ won the toss and elected to field, but Desert Lions produced a commanding batting performance. Moideen Khalid led the charge with an outstanding 78 off 55 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes, while Farwaz PC added a composed 50 off 41 balls. Their efforts helped Desert Lions post a strong 172/7 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Sharjah Falcons D+ struggled against disciplined Desert Lions bowling and were dismissed for just 56 in 10.1 overs. Hamza was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for just 10 runs, while Raghul Pethuru took 2/9 and Shiyad Meleveetill returned 2/22.

Desert Lions' bowling attack maintained pressure throughout the chase, taking wickets at regular intervals and securing a comprehensive 116-run victory.

BCT Cricket Club won by 4 wickets against Dubai Giants in a thrilling chase at The Pavilion, Al Dhaid, Sharjah.

Dubai Giants posted 148/5 in 20 overs, led by Fazi’s explosive 54 off 28 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 192.86. Usama Saghir added an unbeaten 27 off 17 balls.

In reply, BCT Cricket Club reached 151/6 in 18.5 overs, completing the chase with seven balls to spare. Husham scored 31 off 25, while Faizan Ali contributed 29 off 21 and Ahsan Ali 56 finished unbeaten on 25 off 16 balls.

With the ball, Sharjeel A Khan was outstanding for BCT Cricket Club, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs. Yusuf 157 also took 2/21, helping restrict Dubai Giants to a manageable total.