MUSCAT — Musalih CT and Zubair CT notched impressive wins in their respective divisions of the Oman Cricket League 2025–26, powered by disciplined bowling and key lower-order contributions.

In the B Division, Musalih CT defeated Modern Muscat Mountains A (MMM-A) by 52 runs. Batting first, Musalih CT posted a total of 155/9 in 20 overs, with Bilal Munir making a valuable 27 off 21 balls in the lower order. For MMM-A, Noorul Haq claimed 3 for 30.

In reply, MMM-A were bowled out for 103, thanks to a clinical bowling display led by Manish Bhatia (3/18), while Muhammed Muslim and Bilal Munir chipped in with two wickets each.

Brief Scores:
Musalih CT 155/9 in 20 overs (Bilal Munir 27(21); Noorul Haq 3/30) beat MMM-A 103/10 in 20 overs (Mithun Balaji 21(17); Manish Bhatia 3/18) by 52 runs.

In the J Division, Zubair CT overcame MF Redwing XI by 30 runs. Rajesh Pai top-scored with 25 off 21 balls, helping Zubair CT reach 132 in 16.5 overs. For MF Redwing XI, Sudheesh PV and Prince John picked up three wickets each.

Chasing 133, MF Redwing XI were dismissed for 102 in 17.2 overs, with Ruwan Rupasinghe leading the bowling charge with 3 for 11, supported by Shibin Lal and Shankar MG, who took two wickets each.

Brief Scores:
Zubair CT 132/10 in 16.5 overs (Rajesh Pai 25(21); Prince John 3/18) beat MF Redwing XI 102/10 in 17.2 overs (Rishad K 29(23); Ruwan Rupasinghe 3/11) by 30 runs.