Riyadh SUPER KINGS - Rca

Shahbaz Ahmed and Bowlers Help Fortis Arabia RSK Continue Winning Run, Move Closer to Quarterfinals

Fortis Arabia RSK continued their impressive run in the National Cricket Championship organized by SACF under RCA, registering a hard-fought 15-run victory over REGC in a crucial encounter.

Winning the toss, REGC elected to field first. Fortis Arabia openers Shahbaz Ahmed and Imthiyas started steadily before losing quick wickets — Imthiyas (9) and Riyas (1) — leaving the team in trouble at 26/2 in just 3 overs.

However, Shahbaz Ahmed produced a sensational counter-attacking knock, playing fearless cricket with elegant stroke play all around the park. He found excellent support from skipper Inzamam Ul Haq, and together they stitched a vital 56-run partnership for the third wicket. Unfortunately, a run-out ended Inzamam’s fine knock of 21, breaking the promising stand.

Shahbaz continued his dominant display, adding another 50-run partnership with Akshay Saini (14) for the fourth wicket. He eventually fell after a brilliant 93 off just 43 balls, an innings filled with power, timing, and composure.

Following his dismissal, wickets tumbled at regular intervals. However, late-order fireworks from Sardar Ali (23) and veteran Mujeeb (15) propelled Fortis Arabia to a competitive total of 186 all out in 19.1 overs.

In reply, REGC started positively, but Akshay Saini removed the dangerous Adeel (17 off 😎 with a stunning catch by Sardar Ali. A partnership between Sufiyan and Saim (59 runs) briefly steadied the innings.

But disciplined bowling led by Shahbaz Ahmed, well supported by Sardar, Akshay, Yasar, Mujeeb, and Shafi, along with brilliant fielding, applied constant pressure. REGC were eventually restricted to 171/4 in 20 overs, handing Fortis Arabia RSK a well-deserved 15-run victory.

Wicket-takers:
Akshay Saini – 1
Yasar Ali – 1
Mujeeb – 1
Shafi – 1

🏆 Man of the Match: Shahbaz Ahmed – for his outstanding all-round performance, highlighted by a magnificent 93-run innings.