Bhatkal: Lion beat Kattaveera by three wickets in the first league match of Madeena T20 cup here at Kola Ground on Wednesday evening.

Niyamatullah Motiya hit 35, Nawar Kharuri 23 and Imran Jushuddi 28 in Lion’s chase, which finished on 122-7 in the 18th over.

Earlier, Rajesh 29 runs knock lifted Kattaveera to 118/10.

For, Lion Naseem bagged two wickets by giving away 17 runs.

Imran Jushuddi was named as man of the match for his allround performance.

Scorecard:

Kattaveera 118/10 in 19.5 overs (Rajesh 29, Naseem 17/2)

Lion 122/7 in 17.5 overs (Niyamatullah 35, Imran J 28, Nawar K 23, Nagaraj 23/3).