Khobar United wins Karkala Super Cup-2014

Dammam: The Khobar United emerged champions at the Karkala super cup 2014 knock-out cricket tournament organized by the Karkalla Association Saudi Arabia (KASA) under the sponsorship of Al Jazeera Ambitions Factory & SAB Gen con Est.

The tournament which began at SABSA ground Al Raka at Dammam on November 14 attracted 14 teams from Riyadh, Dammam Al-Khobar and Jubail regions. The teams were divided into two groups. Semifinal and final matches were played under the floodlight.

The final match was between Khobar United and the SAB warriors. The SAB warriors won the toss and elected to field first. With a splendid start by the openers Toufeeq and Fayaz, the Khobar United managed to score 73 runs in 10 overs loss of 7 wickets. Faisal of Khobar United bagged three wickets in the finals.

SAB warriors had a bad start and lost their wickets in regular intervals. Iqbal’s 24 runs made in just 16 balls with the help of two sixes and 1 boundary and Thayab’ 18 in 7 balls with two sixes helped SAB Warriors who managed to secure only 70 runs in 10 overs loss of 8 wickets. The team spirit exhibited by the players of both the teams enthralled the spectators.

After the matches the prize destitution ceremony was held. Ibrahim Khader (committee Member) inaugurated the ceremony. Chief guest KASA President Shamsheer, Director of AL Jazeera Ismail, Director of SAB Gen con Est. Salahuddin Salman, SITCO General Manager Ibrahim, SABSA President Farooq, MASA former president Ravi Karkera, JF former pesident Mansour Ali, JF former president of Riyadh Mubeen (Suliya) and JF former NRCC Ameer Shahul Hameed were honoured.

Brother Shahab Shamsher started the function with qirath recitation in Arabic while Fahim Ibhraim translated the verses. Shamsheer welcomed the guests, players and audience. He thanked all the executive committee member of KASA who strived hard to make this tournament a success. Specifically thanked Ismail Ibrahim AL Jazeera ambitions and Salauddin Salman SAB gen cont. Est.

Munaf introduce the activates of KASA, a charitable organization established five months ago based in karkalla. Imran Karkala thanks to all the sponsors.

The trophies were distributed to the following players:
Best Batsman: Muthalif (SAB Warriors)
Best Blower: Azmal (Expertise Jubail)
Best Wicket kipper: Hamza (BMC)
Best fielder: Saleem (AMACO)
Hatrick wickets: Thanzeel (Egalight)
Maximum Sixes: Muzaheer (Swadesh)
Man of the match in final: Faisal (Khobar United)
Man of the series: Faisal (khobar United)
2nd Runner up: Expertise Jubail
1st Runner up: SAB Warriors
Champions of Karkala super cup 2014: Khobar United

The main sponsor for this tournament was: Al Jazeera Ambitions Factory Dammam Co-Sponsors: SAB Gen Cont Est. Egalightjubail, Eastern Arabia, AMACO, Expertise, Compass, Coastal Digest, Al Falah engineering, Hassan AL Aithan Gen Cont Est. Raqwan Trade, HNGC, Silicon world technology, Zayan Restaurant, MASA, Frist Source, Sitco, United Tech & Abu Maher.

Junaid Sheikh thanked all the guests, sponsors participating teams and executive committee members of KASA for extending their support for the event.