Cricket Bulletin - Round up of the ICC World Cricket League Division Five - Part 2 - 19th February 2012
Argentina vs. Bahrain:
After a poor start to the tournament where they were bowled out for 49, Bahrain bounced back and defeated Argentina by 65 runs at the Kallang Ground, February 19, 2012.
After being asked to bat first, Bahrain opener Adnan Butt blazed his way to 49 off 33 balls, which included four sixes.
Following his departure, the innings slowed down considerably, as the Argentinean bowlers kept on picking wickets at regular intervals. A 55-run partnership between Adil Hanif (39) and Azeem ul Haq(27) gave Bahrain much-needed stability. Their position was
further helped by an unbeaten innings of 46 runs off 44 balls by Tahir Dar, which helped Bahrain post a respectable 213 in 48 overs. At one point they were struggling at 152 for 8.
Argentina started impressively but then lost way, and none of their batsmen could make any substantial contributions. Martin Siri’s knock of 46 runs was the outstanding performance that provided some resistance against the Bahraini bowling, but it was not
enough, as Argentina was bowled out for 148.
Dar, for his fine bowling performance, where he grabbed 6 wickets for 18 in 9 overs, was declared as the Player of the Match.
Malaysia vs. Cayman Islands:
In the other match of the ICC World Cricket League Division Five played on February 19, 2012 at Padang, Malaysia crushed the Cayman Islands by 9 wickets
The Islanders chose to bat first, a decision that backfired as the first eight players were back in the pavilion with the score at 36. It was a brave effort from Conroy Wright, who was ably supported by the No.9 and the No.10 batsman that helped the Cayman
Islands post 126 runs. Conroy Wright was the highest scorer with 56 runs.
The left-arm medium pacer, Suresh Navaratnam picked up 4 wickets for 15 runs.
Shafiq Sharif from Malaysia led his team to a comfortable victory after scoring an unbeaten 74. The Malaysian skipper, Ahmed Faiz played the anchor role to Shafiq Sharif, contributing 33 before being retired hurt.
Sharif for his excellent knock was declared the Player of the Match.