Media Release
Doha, Dec 16: In the 25th CDC Cricket Tournament 2013, Hanan proved to be the best team in Division-I by defeating Al Sanabil by 6 wickets. Al Sanabil reached the finals for the first time. The final was played at the picturesque Qatar Foundation Community Cricket grounds.
Construction Development Co (CDC) have been the strongest sponsor of the Qatar Veteran’s Cricket League, sponsoring a tournament every year since the start of the league tournaments in 1988.
At the prize distribution ceremony the chief guest was Sanjiv Jain, business development manager, and the guest of honour was Kadar of CDC.
Winning the toss Hanan elected to field and restricted Al Sanabil to 102 runs in 19.2 overs. Opener Riyaz was caught by Shakil off Parvez scoring only 3 runs. One down batsman Asmin was out for a duck bowled by Parvez. Thereafter Al Sanabil lost wickets regularly. The only one to show resistance was Dastageer who scored 28 runs with 2 sixes and a boundary while Siraj added 15 runs.
Sajjad took 4 wickets while Pavez and Nazeer took 2 wickets each, while Imran, Mudassar and Niyamat took a wicket each.
In reply Hanan lost opener Niyamat caught by wicket keeper Siraj by Yasir for only 3 runs. However all the batsmen played sensibly and finally Hanan easily scored 105 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 13.1 overs. Sandeep was top scorer with 22 runs including 2 sixes and a boundary. Arif 18 runs with 2 sixes Nassir 13 runs and Rauf scored 12 runs.
Yasir, Hassan, Asmin and Hanifa took a wicket each.
Man of the Finals : Sajjad / Hanan
The following were declared the best of the tournament:
Best Batsman : Intiqab / Qalco
Best Bowler : Kusum / Al Zaman Exchange
Best All Rounder : Raviraj / M Pallonji
Best Wicket Keeper : Renil / Al Zaman Exchange
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by supporters and well wishers. Over 300 prizes were given away to various players in the tournament.
The prize distribution ended with complimentary refreshments and a lucky draw for spectators.
Special thanks was accorded to the Qatar Foundation Community Cricket Committee for providing the ground, sound system, cleaning assistance and security for the match.