The second match of the pre-Ramadan tournament, hosted by the Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA), was a nail-biter that kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the very last ball. Falcon Next Gen, winning the toss, chose to bat first, but faced a disciplined bowling attack from AS Academy.

Early wickets fell, but Sheraz (53 off 33) and Hamayli (80 off 56) rose to the occasion, smashing boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking. While the fielding wasn't always clean, with dropped catches and run-outs, Falcon managed to post a competitive 183-6 in their 20 overs.

In reply, AS Academy came out with guns blazing. Saud (29 off 25) and Ahmed (28 off 22) provided a solid start, followed by crucial contributions from Khan (40 off 32) and Aayan (33 off 24). The tension mounted with every passing over, as the chase seemed evenly poised.

With 3 runs needed off the last ball, the drama peaked. Adan swung hard, connecting sweetly for a boundary. The AS Academy erupted in celebration, believing they had tied the match. However, disaster struck as replays showed Adan dislodging the bails with his bat. Falcon Next Gen had snatched victory by a hair's breadth, leaving AS Academy heartbroken.

Sheraz, with his top-scoring knock, was deservedly named Man of the Match. But more importantly, both teams had displayed incredible grit and determination, making this a match to remember long after the final whistle blew. The exciting pre-Ramadan tournament promises many more such thrilling encounters!