Bandipora, May 4: A heroic knock of 84 runs by Zubair-Ul-Islam on Saturday piloted Strong Sports Club to a 6-run win over Chitternar Cricket Club at Chitternar field.
Chitternar after finding luck with the coin, chose to field first. The Strong SC started well as openers Aaqib and Muzamil kept the scoreboard ticking. However, after the fall of first wicket, it was Zubair who took the charge for the home side.
The swashbuckler fired an entertaining knock of 84 runs, including 4 sixes and 8 fours. His heroic knock helped Strong Sports Club post the total of 152 runs in the 18 over a side game.
In reply, Chitternar also began well. Their batsmen looked quite confident and kept the race on till the every last moment. However, lastly, they managed to score only 146 runs, earning Strong Sports Club a 6-run win.