IN BRIEF
Maldives win
Maldives' strong batting carried the day yesterday when they defeated Saudi Arabia by 138 runs in the playoff for fifth and sixth places in the ACC under-15 Challenge Cup cricket tournament at AIT.
The Maldives made 260 for 7 in 40 overs. Ahmed Mifthah Ibrahim scored 99 off 85 balls and hit 14 fours. The Saudis, in reply, stuttered to 122 for 9. Mohamed Sajan claimed four wickets in seven overs, while Ibrahim took five for 17." - The Nation.
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