Heriot Watt, LACC record easy wins

Chirag Suri smashed a brilliant century to propel Heriot Watt University to a brilliant 100-run victory over University of Wollongong Dubai in the opening match of the University Premier League held at the Skyline University grounds.

Chirag Suri (1)
The tournament is held under the auspices of Sharjah Cricket Council.
In another match London American City College registered a comfortable 90-run victory over American University Dubai.Suri, who is part of the UAE Under-19 squad, blasted 11 sixes and six boundaries during his 109 ensuring Heriot Watt University piled on a huge 199 for seven in the allotted 25 overs.
In reply, UOWD were rattled by an amazing spell from UAE under-19 team skipper Rohit Singh who bagged a hat-trick during his four overs and Dhushyanth who picked three wickets. It became impossible for UOWD to recover from this stage and were bundled out for a paltry 99. Sharukh Sheikh top scored with 27 while Farhan chipped in with a 25.
In another match, London American City College batting first managed a massive 200 from the stipulated 20 overs. Former UAE under-19 wicketkeeper Mehar Deep top scored with a brilliant 59 to earn the man of the match while Asim struck an unbeaten 36. Fahad (28) and Adnan (35) made small contributions to ensure LACC reached a strong total.
In reply, Adnan and Kamran Khan claimed two wickets each as American University Dubai could muster only a meager 110 for nine in 20 overs. Deepak Phulawani top scored with a 35 and Yash hit a 28.

Mehar Deep

Brief scores: Heriot Watt: 199 in 25 overs (Chirag Suri 109, Sharukh Sheikh 3 for 33, Shoaib 2/16) beat UOWD: 99 all out (Sharukh Sheikh 27, Farhan 25, Rohit Singh 3/22, Dhushyanth 3/9). Player of the match: Chirag Suri of Heriot Watt.

London American City College: 200/6 in 20 overs (Fahad 28, Adnan 35, Mehar Deep 59, Asim 36 n.o) beat AUD: 110/9 in 20 overs (Deepak Phulawani 35, Yash 28, Adnan 2/21, Kamran Khan 2/9). Player of the Match : Mehar Deep Chhayakar of London American City College.