Phoenix Medicines Kollam Kernals romped to a six-wicket victory over Concord Ventures Palakkad Harvestors in the KPL Dubai 10th match held at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Grounds on Sunday.
The Twenty20 tournament is being held under the auspices of Dubai Cricket Council.
Concord Ventures Palakkad Harvestors scored a competitive 160 for nine in their 20 overs, thanks to a superb half-century from Bilal.
He smashed five fours and four sixes in his knock of 57 off 34 balls before falling to Ayub Inaya, who picked up two wickets.
At one stage it looked like Concord Ventures Palakkad Harvestors would score in excess of 180, but an excellent spell from Asif Mumtaz helped Phoenix Medicines Kollam Kernals restrict their opponents.
He had a dream spell of three for eight from his four overs.
Opener Iqbal Asif chipped in with a useful contribution of 22.
Krishna gave good support to Bilal by scoring a 34-ball 40, including two fours and two sixes in his innings.
Phoenix Medicines Kollam Kernals began their chase positively which helped them overhaul the target easily.
Mohammed Qasim emerged as the star player powering Phoenix Medicines Kollam Kernals by smashed 83 off 55 balls with the help of six fours and four sixes.
After Zeeshan fell for a 14-ball 17 to Chandrasekhar, Hafiz supported Qasim with a cameo of 31 from just 12 balls.
His entertaining knock included two fours and three sixes.
Saqlain remained not out on 16, and guided Phoenix Medicines Kollam Kernals to an easy win.
Chandrasekshar picked up two for 32 from four overs, while Taraka took one for 41.