Dubai Zahirians Hunt for Two in Row

Match facts
Friday, June 1, 2012
Start time 0630 HRS

Big Picture

Mohammed Hillal the Dubai Zahirians acting Captain for SUPER CUP 2012, he is ruled out for rest of two big games on upcomming two weeks due to knee injury. while Mohammed Siraj the dubai zahirians wicket keeping batsman took his place and going to lead the side isteated absence of hillal in second semi finals of SUPER CUP 2012 against Karachi Tigers on comming friday in wonderland park.

Siraj on hillal's absence " its a big lost to leave a opening seamer, but we have to go with this and we have to done for proveing to every one the team is not depend on a player"With top orders evenly matched and Dubai Zahirians shading the bowling battle, this is where DZCC score heavily over their opponents. The line-up comprising Rilwan, Haithar, Faris and Fasir is far more reliable and powerful than the one comprising Karachi Tigers previous two games, or variations of it. anyhow DZCC are more dependent on their top order than Karachi Tigers, although Shuhaib did make his first proper contribution in the last league game against same oppenent.

Form guide
(most recent first)
Dubai Zahirians      WLLWW
Karachi Tigers        LWWWL

Team combination
Barring last-minute fitness problems, Karachi Tigers are certain to play the same XI that won them first two Leauge games to reach the semi finals.A couple of Dubai Zahirians players have in concerns. Mohammed Hillal missed because of a strain and was replaced by Mohammed Siraj, who impressed with 24 off 11 balls in four weeks ago. Arafath is likely to be fit, though, so either Irshad and Prasad will be in, who has also performed well, could make way to Irshad because of weekness in bowling department after Hillal's Absence.

Watch out for …
 Mohammed Faris with 43* (26) and 33/2 (3 overs), also winning the man of the match award to put his team in Semi finals last week against Karachi Tigers. while Mohammed Siraj the dubai zahirians wicket keeping batsman and skipper could be the man on his come back after four weeks.

Dubai Zahirians (Possible)  : Siraj (C), Haithar, Rilwan, Faris, Imran, Fasir, Roshan, Shuhaib, Rafeek, Irshad and Arafath (12th man : Prasad)

Stats and trivia

• Dubai zahirians have had the best Seamers of the tournament. They've taken the most wickets at the best average and economy rate - 48, 16.20 and 6.09. Their attack of choice in recent games has been Hillal, Haithar and Faris, with Shuhaib and Irshad chipping in.

Quotes
"He told me I was just one innings away from returning to form. He has been fantastic as a leader and I am happy that I could justify the faith he showed in me."Mohammed Rilwan on Hillal's leadership.

High Class Finished put DZCC in Semi Finals.

Karachi Tigers Cricket Club 151 for 6 (14 overs)  lost to Dubai Zahirians 152 for 5 (Faris 43* / Hayder 42) by 5 Wickets.

click here for Match Review and Summary of Tournement.

A must win last league game for dubai zahirians cricket club in SUPER CUP 2012 was secure by Mohammed Faris with 43* (26) and 33/2 (3 overs), also winning the man of the match award to put his team in Semi finals next week with same Karachi Tigers Cricket club again in Wonderland.

They are here, again. Those resilient, stubborn Dubai Zahirians. In another SUPER CUP final, their second in two seasons and their second in a row,In last league Match zahirians played with great speed start and power pack opening pair Rilwan and Haithar add 85 in first five overs. new ball users of Punjab CC not on controlled with new ball.after the good accelerate and top order followers did a histrical chase in there must win game.the Karachi Tigers CC openers straggled in the start while Hillal and Haithar shared the new ball and in the middle, zairians bowlers did  some good job and end of the karachi Tigers innings for just 151/6 in 14 overs.

"I was really disappointed to play the shot I did on 42 in a must win game. It still gives me nightmares sometimes. It's always nice to come and play in these conditions. It's like an home team coming and playing on a rank turner in Dubai, haithar regarding his poor shot , at the same time and winning a match in the must win game and speacially contrubution from my own bat and ball. I would like to do the same thing again in this all matches in rest of the tournement." Mohammed Faris comment on while winning thw Man of the Match Award.

After basking in one of their greatest victories, Zahirians have now scaled up their goal to a Tournement win in Wonderland. The last success came about through significant contributions from many of their players -Hillal,Haithar, Faris, Rilwan and Imran making good contribution.That's something they need to repeat in Semi finals if they are to pose a challenge to Karachi Tigers Cricket club again, who remain favourites despite the tournement debacle.

Virtual final for Dubai Zahirians

Match facts
Friday May 25, 2012
Start time 0630

Big Picture

The task is straightforward for Dubai Zahirians. They have to win this game to secure a berth in the playoffs. Why it has come down to a last-minute scramble to make the final four for a team that possesses the likes of Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Imran, Fasir and Hillal is a bit baffling. It shows how unpredictable this edition of the league has been. Here, they will be up against the First-placed Karachi Tigers, who have to play for except to keep no1 possition on the table in playoff's.Zahirians terminated Punjab Cricket Club copule of days ago and cut off the chances of progressing with a clinical win in Wonderland.


Form guide
Karachi Tigers  WLLWW
Dubai zahirians  WLLLW

Players to watch
Mohammed Hillal the Zahirians all-rounder winning the Man of the Match in last game and another all-rounder Mohammed Haithar took 2 wickets and scored 36* while Mohammed Rilwan countinue his form in last two games as a opener for Dubai Zahirians.

DZCC Zahirians (probable) : Hillal, Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Fasir, Imran, Shuhaib, Rafeek, Irshad, Roshan and Arafath

Stats and trivia

• Mohammed Haithar and Mohammed Hillal are the only two Zahirians bowlers who have taken more than Five wickets in two games.
• Mohammed Rilwan the zahirians higest scorer with 84 runs in two games.

 Quotes

"They really support me as captain. As a young captain, you fall short of ideas at times. But they have been very helpful." Mohammed Hillal on the benefit of having players like Haithar, Faris and Rilwan to assist him.

Dasthakir and Siraj missed, Hillal to Lead

Match facts
Friday, May 11, 2012, Wonderland Park
Start time 0630 hrs

Big Picture
Dubai Zahirians haven't won their previous home series, but a failure to close out this one will cause the most criticism. While the other contests were against teams near the top of the rankings, this one is against a side that was struggling to find its feet in UAE cricket. A series that was expected to be all one-way traffic is now level at both teams view, with DZCC having already achieved their pre-tour ambition of winning a Series in out side the home.

other hand skipper Dasthakir and his assistant Siraj to missed due to minnor injury.all rounder hillal to to lead first in a big stage (super cup 2012).hillal told "its going to be a big deal to lead the DZCC in big stage like this , but anyhow its time to show something that i have to"Dubai Zahirians With five wins in their previous seven games, they are undoubtedly favourites, a concept so vital to most sporting contests, but considered taboo in the short format games. They have earned the tag.

Form guide
Dubai Zahirians - WWWLL
 
In the spotlight 
the new adding team which was included all time best performers from dubai zahirians, Mohammed Faris, Mohammed Rilwan, Mohammed Imran, Mohammed Fasir and Mohammed Haithar. the team sprit going to be more high that was never seen before because of all legents to dream one it was SUPER CUP 2012.
 
DZCC Zahirians (probable) : Hillal, Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Fasir, Imran, Shuhaib, Malinga, Rafeek, Irshad, Roshan, Arafath and Nisar.
 
Quotes
"I have doubts about the ability of some of the batsmen to play on these tracks.Mohammed Haithar seems to be forever expecting the short ball; he was so back inside the crease and got out to a full delivery.Hillal the DZCC acting skipper for SUPER CUP 2012 to blog last night.

Faris and Hillal sets up victory

The youngsters shone for Dubai Zahirians as they defeated Jumairah Riders by five wickets in the year end big match 2010 at jumairah Park.Mohamed Hillal ripped the heart out of the Jumairah line-up with a brutal spell of three for 18 in four overs, and Mohammed Faris fearless half-century ensured the chase went smoothly for the hosts.The visitors had rocketed to 32 for 3  in 5.5 overs Hillal struck two times in five deliveries to derail the middle order of JRC,

 using his height and pace to torment the batsmen on the quick, hard surface, and throwing in the odd slower ball to keep them guessing.Faris, Sanaz and Rasmi then attacked the Jumairah Riders bowling with style and chutzpah, to get his team off to a rapid start, and continued to attack throughout there innings, despite the fall of wickets at the other end Faris have continue untill the end.Rasmi began with gusto as he flayed Abdul Malik for 15 in his first over with two commanding strikes and a tickle down to fine leg, before hoisting Mohammed Haithar for a giant six over square-leg.

Mohammed Sanaz uppercut his second ball for six, but was undone soon after by Zakeer, attempting an ugly slog across the line to an indipper that pegged back leg stump.however faris fireworks at the other end boosted the score to 55 in five overs.

Mohammed Hillal making another history in Dubai Zahirians taking his 200th Wicket in 73rd short format games, taking Mohammed Haithar as his histical wicket in 3rd own over he slog to long on and rasmi taked clear and ground was seen full of celebration.

SCORE CARD

Jumairah Riders                          138/8           (14 overs)

Azam          37

Malik          21

Hillal   18/4 (4 overs)

Dubai Zahirians                          140/5           (11.2 overs)

Faris            57

Rasmi          34

Razak  27/2  (2.4 overs)

Dubai Zahirians won by 5 wickets.

Faris expects quicks to swing

Mohammed Faris the Dubai Zahirians All-rounder, has said quick bowlers will relish bowling on the fresh pitches in Jumairah So during the Srilankan Championship 2010 . He has been in top form this year, reclaiming a regular place in Zahirians's limited-overs sides and sending down one of the fastest deliveries just following Mohammed Hillal.

"Dubai Zahirians's always traditionally been a good place to bowl quick," Faris said. "I think the wickets usually offer quite a bit, and some of the grounds offer altitude, where the ball reportedly travels quicker through the air. I think the fast bowlers are licking their lips."

Mohammed Faris expected stiff competition in the Srilankan Championship, and didn't think the cash-rich teams will have an edge in the tournament. "It's a good chance for all the qulifited clubs to put their best players on the park and see how they measure up against each other," he said. "They have the big-gun players and the Sri Lankan teams are pretty talented themselves, so it's a big raffle about who's going to make the final." when we are playing.

The Dubai Zahirians went down by five wickets to JBS SC in their final game on Friday in Srilankan Championship.They kick off their campaign against same team on Sunday and also have Lankan Boys, Ajman Riders and Jet11 SC in their future fixings.

Confident Faris eyes finisher role in DZCC team

Mohammed Faris who contributed a crucial 31-ball 55 in Dubai Zahirians' victory against Shiba Riders, is pleased with his batting form and believes he is ready to take over the role of finisher in the DZCC's limited-overs games.

"I can proudly say that I can be a good finisher. I would take that role of a finisher any day, it's a high-pressure job; Mohammed Razeen and Mohammed Rikaz have been doing it for sometime now and I want to take over that job," Faris told the blogpost. "I have been able to finish a few games for Dubai Zahirians and I want to do the same for all times to the team as well."

Faris is second only to DZCC in the list of run-getters for club so far in 2010, with 426 runs at an average of 31.08, and a strike-rate of 120.93. His form in the middle order, in addition to his Bowling skills, has been crucial to Zahirianss cause in the last few tournaments. "I do feel that I have been batting very well recently. It's tough for me to compare how I was batting before and now, but I am obviously very happy with the way my batting is shaping up and with the way I'm hitting the ball.

"For me, it has never been about being flashy, or about telling people how many shots I have in my kitty. When I am playing those shots I am just reacting to what the team requirements are. Over the years you learn and it comes through sheer experience. I also spend a lot of time at the nets - in fact, I have been working a lot with my coach but I think some of the decisions to play the shots come with my mental strength," Faris said.

"I realised that there was a problem with my mindset - I used to get worked up very easily and I needed to improve my Bowling. I made a conscious attempt to rectify those mistakes and I can confidently say that I have improved drastically," Faris said.

Mohammed Faris in doubt for Jumeira

Mohammed faris the DZCC most wanted all-rounder is in danger of missing Friday's first game against DX1 in Jumaira with a finger injury. Faris, who sat out the dramatic opening victory in Ajman, was unable to bat or bowl at training in nets on today and is hoping the problem improves dramatically overnight.

in Ajman he said"I got through the fielding session well but I didn't bat today so I'm just going to leave it until the last possible minute," Faris said after training. "I've had this injury for about 13 years. It flares up and down occasionally. I'm just hoping I wake up feeling good in the morning." Mohammed Ralideen, the seamer, is expected to come in for Faris if he doesn't make it, a move which would give Ayyub Padladka his second match in charge. DZCC are already without Mohammed sanaz, who hurt his knee on Matale series and is expected to be out for up to a month. The Ajman Series had a heated opening when Mohammed haithar and Mohammed Hillal bumped heads late in the first T20 game.

Maybe team card on friday
Dasthakir (C), Razeen (VC), Arafath (WK), Siraj, Rikaz, Haithar, Nazreen, Ralideen, Saflin, Ayyoub Padladka, Sadeek, Fayaz and Hillal