Jubail: SAAB Warriors have emerged champions in the recently held Hidayah Saqco Champions League 2018 cricket tournament by defeating Khober United in the final match at Dywidag ground, here.
Both the teams showcased sportsmanship proving cricket to be a gentleman’s game. With the certainty of gameplay, the SAAB Warriors managed to hold back the Khober United and clinched the cup.
As a token of respect to both the countries, Hidayah Foundation chairman Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte, the main sponsor Mr. Altaf Saqco, Hidayah HQ team, Guests & spectators lined up in the ground with both the teams for the national anthem OF KSA & India, followed by the final toss of the event, KU won the toss and elected to field.
SW scored 96/4 in allotted 8 over match. Chasing 96, KU only managed to reach 83/3 in their allotted 8 overs. With fantastic game spirit displayed by both the teams, SW won by 13 runs and Mr. Thayib of SW was awarded the man of the match.
In the semi-final (1) SW v/s KU, SW won the toss and elected to bat and scored 67/ 6 in an allotted 7 overs. KU chasing it ended up with a nail biting finish of 66/1 making SW move to the finals with 1 run victory. (Man of the match was awarded to Ashfaq from SW).
In the semi-final (2) KU v/s Amaco. KU won the toss and elected to bat and scored 96/4 in allotted 7 overs. Amaco was only able to chase 69/6 in 7 overs and lost to KU by 27 runs (Man of the match was awarded to Basith from KU).
In this two weeks of spectacular cricket tournament organized by Hidayah Foundation Jubail unit, 12 teams had participated with the Main sponsor as Saqco, Powered by Expertise, Al-Muzain, White Stone, and Real Tech. Co-sponsors as Plant solutions, Trident, Sasco, Roof tech, Sanivate, Toekoms, Energia, Exelon, Kmt, United Tech, Table 4, Fabrptech, Albatin, Kotech, Arab Energy, Blue Mart, Saab, Face, Amaco, Spark Arabia, Spectrum, Elounge, Samcon, Gulf Asia, & Deal Arabia.
The post-match closing ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Quran by Master Danish Mohammed Haneef, Hidayah youth global coordinator followed by a briefing of Hidayah Foundation by Mr. Asif Deals, Chief advisor of Hidayah Foundation who also welcomed the dignitaries and guests to the dais. A documentary on Hidayah Foundation activities was presented emphasising on over all development of the most deserving.
Khasim Ahmed HK, founder chairman added to the briefings and thanked all the well-wishers. Chairman Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte motivated all the players, entertaining the crowd and also thanking Mr. Imran, President of Jubail Unit along with the core team Mr. Asif Deals, Mr. Nazeer, Mr. Shahjahan, Mr. Sameer, Mr. Farooq, Mr. Khaleel, Mr. Basheer, Mr. Sattar and the entire Hidayah Family for their constant support and effort invested for the success of the event.
Felicitation was done for recognizing the help and support they have done towards expatriates who were facing hardship in the Kingdom also rendering support to the neediest back in India.
1. Mr. Das Poojary (was felicitated by Mr. Altaf Saqco & Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte)
2. Mr. Ashraf Karnire Expertize (was felicitated by Mr. Altaf saqco, Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte, Jnb. Khasim Ahmed HK, Jnb. Haneef Haji)
3. Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte (was felicitated by Mr. Altaf saqco , Jnb. Haneef Haji , Jnb. Khasim Ahmed HK, Mr. Ashraf Karnire Expertize)
4. Jnb. Haneef Haji, president of Hidayah HQ (was felicitated by Mr. Imran hertz, Jnb. Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte & Jnb. Khasim Ahmed HK)
5. Jnb. Abid Asghar, administrator of Hidayah HQ (was felicitated by Mr. Asif deals, Mr. Shahjahan)
Guests Mr. Hyder United tech, Mr. Abid Gulf column, Mr. Ashkaf Plant solutions, Mr. Shahul Qanberg, Mr. Thahir Coaltech, Mr. Salman Saab, Mr. Habib Spark Arabia, Mr. Shakil Makavi, Mr. Amjad Hidayah Dammam, Mr. Anwar Hidayah Dammam, Mr. Farooq from Jamiyatul Falah, Mr. Noor Mohammed DKSC, Mr. Umer fabrotech, Mr. Das Poojary, Mr. Firoz Jeddah restaurant, Mr. Siddiq mirza , Mr. Ashraf Indian social forum, were honoured by Hidayah Jubail team with a Hidayah foundation memento along with other volunteers of Hidayah Foundation Jubail, Mr. Sattar, Mr. Sameer, Mr. shakir were honoured for their hard work during the event.
Mr. Kaleel MK, Mr. Sameer Lucky star & Mr. Shahjahan, executed prize distribution and the raffle draw ceremony with 3 huge prizes. Mr. Rajesh from Kerala, Mr. Farooq from Mudigere, Mr. Ansif from Mangalore won the lucky draw.
Umpires were honoured by gifts and mementos, commentator M/c Mr. Safwan was honoured for hosting the final show of the tournament.
Mr. Nazeer hertz, Mr. Ibba bajpe, Mr. Farooq and Mr. Salim Udupi were honoured for their rendering support throughout the tournament and care taking the ground and team arrangements which made the matches function smoothly.
Score board and A.V management was taken care by Mr. Junaid, Mr. Jawad, Mr. Shakir, Mr. Tafseer & Mr. Shahjahan were awarded by gifts for their entire support.
Entire Transportation was taken care by Mr, Arif Sasco , Basheer Falak , Musthafa Sasco , Farooq Arab Energy they were thanked by hidayah jubail president Mr, Imran
Photographer Mr, Nazeer Kaloor was presented with a gift for rendering his support
Ground staffs from Dywidag Mr. Rashid, Mr. Jogender, Mr. Yadav & Mr. Shyam Prasad were gifted for their rendered support.
Security staffs from Dywidag Mr. Ifthikar & Mr. Hussain were gifted for their support.
Following players were recognized based on thier individual performance:
Man of the series – Mr. Saleem from Amaco
Best bowler – Mr. Ashfaq from SAAB Warriors
Best batsman – Mr. Anis from Khobar united
Best fielder – Mr. Faizal SAAB warriors
Best wicket keeper – Mr. Imthiyaz SAAB warriors
Finally to the winners, SAAB Warriors won the hearts of cricket lover & Hidayah Foundation – Jubail won the hearts of the people ending the event of Hidayah Foundation Champions League 2018 with a high note.
To conclude, Mr. Ashkaf Vice president of Hidayah Jubail in his vote of thanks conveyed best wishes to all guests, well-wishers, supporters, members, participated teams, media, caterers, Dywidag & transportation.
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