Al-Khobar: The JF Winter Cup-2018 organized by ‘Jam’iyyatul Falah’ was concluded with a fabulous closing ceremony and a spectacular grand finale on 12th January 2018 at SABSA Cricket Ground in Al-Khobar.
The 8 over knockout cricket tournament was commenced with the opening match between SAB Warriors and CBC was inaugurated by Nizamuddin Shaikh, the President of JF Dammam Unit. The annual event of Sports was well organized by the JF’s Sports Working Committee and all the 8 Top Cricket Teams participated in the tournament from Eastern Province had displayed a true sportsman spirit during the tournament and played their matches with full of interest and excitement.
In the finals, SASP Jubail won the “JF WINTER CUP 2018” by defeating Khobar United by 53 runs. Rajesh Shetty, the captain of SASP was very happy for winning the tournament and praised his boys for exhibiting wonderful cricket throughout the tournament.
Khobar United‘s Captain Zeeshan won the toss and elected to field first. SASP batted first and their batsman displayed brilliant batting performance and took the team for a commendable total of 124/4 and set the huge target for Khobar United. The dazzling performance by SASP’s star batsman Deepak has judged man of the match in final for his brilliant batting performance of 55 runs with 7 sixes and 2 fours.
In reply, Khobar United’s batsman starts struggling from the very first ball which took the wicket of Basit for duck. Batsman fail to perform well as they frequently losing the wickets against fine bowling and fielding performance by SASP. Tail ender batsman Fayaz scored 17 runs and took his team total to 71 runs in allotted 8 overs.
Prior to this mega final, 1st Semi Finals was played between Khobar United and SAB Warriors, batted first SAB Warriors scored 106/4 in allotted 8 overs and in reply Khobar United chased the target in the 7th over and won the match with 5 wickets.
2nd Semi Finals was played between SASP and Blue Stars, batted first SASP scored 82/4 in allotted 8 overs. In reply Blue Stars were able to reach 58/9 in allotted 8 overs. SASP won the match by 24 runs.
Immediately after the Finals, the post-match presentation and closing ceremony was hosted by Javed Sayed and supported by Ameen Shaikh, General Secretary of JF Dammam Unit. The program commenced with Qirath by Master Salman Ashraf. A brief presentation of JF’s activities was presented by Suneer Ahmed.
President Nizamuddin addressed the audience with his welcome speech and thanked the thrilled-packed audience for their kind presence. President appreciated all the 8 cricket teams for their participation and lauded their great sportsmanship throughout the tournament and declared all the 8 cricket teams as a WINNER for playing in the tournament, which contributes all the collections for the Noble Cause.
The Chief Guest and Official Main Sponsor Syed Iqbal Ahmed (Managing Director of Nafri Aims International) and the other Guests of Honor Ravi Karkera (Ex-President of MASA) and Mohammad Faisal (Managing Director of Arabian Dunes), were invited on the dais including Nizamuddin (President of JF Dammam), Sadiq Ahmed (Chairman, JF Sports Working Committee), Ahmed Abbas (Excom, JF Dammam), Shahul Hameed (JF, Ex-Ameer), Rajesh Shetty (Captain, SASP), Zeeshan (Captain, Khobar United) and Rajgopal (Senior DCA Official). A plaque of appreciation to all the potential sponsors was announced by Ibrahim Khadar Koppa.
Subsequently, the prize distribution ceremony was hosted by Javed Sayed and announced the winners of Man of the Match awardees who played in Quarters, Semis and Finals Matches. The awards were selected by the Tournament juries and referees headed by Mohammad Siraj, Sports coordinator of JF Dammam Unit.
- Man of the Tournament won by Sudheer of SASP.
- Best Batsman won by Zeeshan .of Khobar United.
- Best Bowler won by Sameer of SASP.
- Best Fielder won by Mohiddin Salih of SASP.
- Best Wicket Keeper won by Basit of Khobar United.
- Runners-up Trophy won by Khobar United
- Trophies were presented to Match Officials and Umpires.
Rajesh Shetty, the captain of SASP collected the Winner’s Trophy from Syed Iqbal Ahmed (Nafri Aims International) and each winning players had collected their individual trophies. The captain of Khobar United collected the Runners-up Trophy and the players were distributed with their individual trophies.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Ameen Shaik, General Secretary of JF Dammam Unit.
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