01/05/2026
Friendly Match 🏏
Southern Challengers 🆚 Ceylon Cricket Club
📅 1st May 2026
📍 Venue: Al Sadd
🪙 Toss: Ceylon Cricket Club (opted to bat)
✅ Result: Southern Challengers won by 3 wickets
🌟 Player of the Match: - Mohomed Rafhan
▶️ (First Innings – Ceylon Cricket Club)
Ceylon Cricket Club posted a strong total, scoring 161/6 in 16 overs.
Jagath led the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 55 off 26 balls, while Gerald supported well with 31 off 20. Chooty also contributed with 23 off 16 balls.
For Southern Challengers, Yumni led the bowling attack with 2 wickets, while Rafhan, Rila Ismail, Amri, and Inzar picked up a wicket each.
Batting – (Ceylon Cricket Club)
• Jagath – 55* off 26 (3 fours, 5 sixes)
• Gerald – 31 off 20 (5 fours)
• Chooty – 23 off 16 (2 fours, 1 six)
Bowling – (Southern Challengers)
• Yumni Faizur Rahman – 3-0-20-2
• Rafhan – 1-0-3-1
• Ahamed Rila – 1-0-3-1
• Amri Faizur Rahman – 1-0-5-1
• Inzar – 1-0-9-1
▶️ (Second Innings – Southern Challengers)
Chasing 162, Southern Challengers showcased aggressive batting and chased down the target successfully, scoring 166/7 in 13.3 overs.
Rikzy Ahamed led the chase with a knock of 48 off 24 balls. Rafhan played a match-winning knock, remaining unbeaten on 37 off just 12 balls. Inzar and Ferowz also made a valuable contribution.
Despite regular wickets, the lower order held their nerve to reach the target and seal the victory.
Batting – (Southern Challengers)
• Rikzy Ahamed – 48 off 24 (2 fours, 5 sixes)
• Rafhan – 37* off 12 (2 fours, 4 sixes)
• Mohamed Ferowz – 24 off 14 (1 four, 3 sixes)
• Ithukan Mohamed Insar – 23 off 15 (2 fours, 1 six)
Bowling – (Ceylon Cricket Club)
• Susantha Silva – 3-0-41-4
• Indunil – 2.3-0-46-1
• Chooty – 4-0-27-1
A thrilling performance from Southern Challengers, securing a well-fought 3-wicket victory. 🏏🔥