Exiles beat Ploughman’s by 5 runs in a pulsating high scoring encounter on Sunday.

On winning the toss on a hot day, Exiles batted and Asad soon smashed 72. But wickets fell regularly and Exiles were never able to fully exploit conditions – despite contributions throughout – and were bowled out for 222 nearly 3 overs short of using their full 40 over allocation.

Nadeem struck twice early and Ansar also picked up an early wicket as Ploughmans were wobbling at 24 for 3 before a terrific partnership of 138 for the 4th wicket brought them right back into the match – with Harry Edmonds scoring 103.

Shah Faisal Khan made the breakthrough, but Ploughmans were still in a good position until the returning Nadeem finally got Edmonds to make it 208 for 5. Thereafter Nadeem took 3 more wickets to finish with a superb 6 for 28 and Ghulam chipped in with 2 further important wickets as Ploughmans collapsed to be all out for 217.

An excellent win for the Exiles. Karnataka at Joseph Hood rec next Sunday.