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28 March 2024

Kochi Diwans top group jointly with Yogi Thrissur

Arun Alex scored 34 and took two wickets for Kochi Diwans. (SUPPLIED)

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Arun Alex produced an impressive all-round performance and Thalaivan Saigunan, a Ranji trophy probable for Tamilnadu state in India, continued his prolific form with the bat starred for Capital CMC Kochi Diwans in the KPL Dubai tournament on Sunday.

Buoyed by their win over a strong Waynad Highlanders, Kochi Diwans made 157 and then skittled out Mallapuram Knights for 76 in 14.3 overs to win by 81 runs.

The win lifted Kochi Diwans to joint top spot in the ‘B’ group with Yogi Thrissur as both teams now have six points each.

Conducted under the auspices of the Dubai Cricket Council, the tournament is sponsored by Danube Buildmart and supported by Debonairs Pizza and Roti Mum.

Kochi skipper Jiju Janardanan made 29 off 22 balls with four boundaries before Yusuf Butt and Pervez Ahmed put them in a spot at 67 for 3.

Alex and Saigunan put on 67 runs for the fourth wicket to revive the innings.

Saigunan smashed three sixes and two fours in his knock of 39 off 21 while Alex made a sedate 34.

Arun Venny chipped in with 19 with three fours.

Ahmed claimed four for 28 while Butt had a return of two for 17.

Kochi Diwans medium pacers Riyas and Janardanan then jolted Mallapuram Knights removing the top three batsmen with just 20 on the board.

Faizan (22) and Andre (18) then added 17 before both were picked up by Jeevan.

Prashanth and Alex then ran through the lower order bagging a brace each to dimiss Mallapuram Knights for 76.

Brief scores:

Capital CMC Kochi Diwans beat Global Distribution Mallapuram Knights by 81 runs: Kochi Diwans 157 for 8 in 20 overs (Jiju Janardanan 29, Arun Alex 34, Thalaivan Saigunan 39, Arun Venny 19, Parvez Ahmed 4-28, Yusuf Butt 2-17) Mallapuram Knights 76 all out in 14.3 overs (Faizan 22, Andre 18, Riyas 2-14, Jeevan 3-13, Prashanth Chandran 2-13, Arun Alex 2-4)

Danube Buildmart Man of the match: Arun Alex of Capital CMC Kochi Diwans.