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Tribune News Network
Doha
Adnan Mirza displayed an all-round show to help hosts Qatar secure a thrilling 1-run win over Kuwait in T20i Gulf Cricket Championship at the WestEnd International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
After being put into bat first, Qatar scored 156-3 with wicketkeeper Imal Liyanage being the top scorer, hitting 49 from 36 balls.
Mirza smashed 30 from 23 balls and put up 52 runs opening-wicket partnership with Saqlain Arshad, who scored 32 runs off 25 deliveries.
Mohammed Tanveer (39) also played a handy 35-ball knock.
Mirza returned to the field grabbing three wickets as Qatar restricted Kuwait for a tight win with captain Muhammad Murad defending 12 runs in the final over.