Naved-ul-Hasan led a fine bowling performance from the Gemini Arabians as they defended 130 successfully by 16 runs against the Leo Kings in Dubai to win the inaugural edition of the Masters Champions League.

Riding on valiant knocks from Kumar Sangakkara and Saqib Ali followed by disciplined bowling allowed Gemini Arabians secure the top position in the group stage of the Masters Champions League after defeating Virgo Super Kings by 22 runs in the 12th game in Sharjah.

Virender Sehwag produced a masterclass innings notching a 63-ball 134 as Gemini Arabians defeated Sagittarius Strikers by 10 runs in a high-scoring encounter in Sharjah to become the first team to reach the semi-finals of the Masters Champions League.

Muttiah Muralitharan once again contributed with a three-wicket haul after a powerful batting performance as Gemini Arabians managed to defeat Capricorn Commanders by 10 runs in a high-scoring encounter to keep their winning streak going in the Masters Champions League.

Brad Hodge and Kumar Sangakkara shared an unbeaten 105-run stand as Gemini Arabians chased down the target of 133 with eight wickets in hand after Muttiah Muralitharan's four-wicket haul restricted Leo Kings in the fourth match of the Masters Champions League in Dubai.

Sizzling half-centuries from Kumar Sangakkara and Richard Levi followed by a cameo from Brad Hodge overpowered Libra Legends ensuring a 78-run victory for Gemini Arabians in the opening game of the Masters Champions League in Dubai.

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag, who will lead the Gemini Arabians in the Masters Champions League, feels that the team's strength lies in their batting lineup.