By P A Hameed Padubidri

Dammam, Jan 1: NGC Jubail pulled off the glittering “JF Super Cup-2010” by squashing Blue stars-Dammam by 9 runs in the knockout Cricket Tournament (one-day event) held at Rakah Grounds near Dhahran Exhibitions here.

The tourney was organized by Jammiyyathul Falah (JF) Dammam Unit for the noble cause of the community development & welfare programs specially education. 16 Cricket Teams-AMACO, Blue Star, NGC, Blue Lines, ICC, Crescent, KCC, Al-Anwaar, CBC, Panorama, Marcon, ACEC, Real Tech, Radicon, Asia XI, United XI-have taken participation in the tournament.

NGC opted first to bat after winning the toss. Asif and Anees got to the pitch as openers, who had, at the start itself, showed a stimulating move scoring 25 runs in 2 over. Though the fall of Anees’ wicket was thought to be a big blow to NGC, it was, however, falsified soon by Asif with his shimmering batting performance that caused the bowlers & players of Blue star to struggle fiercely all over the ground. Asif and Nawaz played outstanding innings and put on 46 runs for the 2nd wicket. Finally, they were able to gain notable scores of 77 in allotted 6 overs.

For NGC:
Asif not out – 39 (4 sixes)
Anees – 20 (2 sixes)
Nawaz not out – 13

The takeoff by Blue-stars in order to chase the target was tough initially itself. Its Openers Hyder (captain) and Javed lost their wickets in the first over of Naushad’s ball. Blue-stars lost their 3rd wicket when the score was still 9. However, left-hander Rizlan and all-rounder Iqbal made a superb push in this crucial juncture, which enabled them to get reenergized in their hope.  They gained 40 at 3rd over. Rizlan's wicket-fall gave a big strike to Blue stars and then it also lost the wicket of Irfan. Then, Anwar and Iqbal have demonstrated their vibrant playoffs that made NGC bowlers to wobble severely at one point. Their excellent performance moved the score sheet to 62/5 in 5th over. In the final over, Blue stars required 15 runs, but striking bowling of Haneef and fully ground-controlled fielding by NGC resulted in their fall. They were able to get 68/8 in allotted 6 overs. NGC defeated Blue stars by 9 runs.

For blue stars:
Iqbal – 20 (3 sixes)
Anwar – 19
Rizlan – 14

The excellent bowling performance by Naushad of NGC took 3/26 wickets. Asif of NGC came out to be "Man of the Match" award for his amazing batting. He was also awarded with "Man of the Tournament" for his brilliant batting and bowling performance throughout the tournament. Asif had been awarded too with "Magical Moment of the Tournament" for hitting 6 sixes in one over of Thanzeel -bowler of Amaco-in the Quarter final match.

The play-off’s best performances were:

NIYAZ of AMACO – Best Batsman.
QAYYUM of Blue Line – Best Bowler
HYDER ALI of Blue Stars – Best outfielder
SOHAIL of NGC – Best wicket keeper

Prior to this final playoff, a first semi-final was played between Blue Stars Vs Blue Line (Jubail). Blue Line chose to bat first and made 44/9 in allotted 5 overs. Rizlan, Rifdan and Ashraf took 2 wickets each. In return, Blue Stars were able chase the target in the 5th over. They made 50/2.  Javed (20) and Hyder (11).

Second semi-final was played between NGC (Jubail) Vs CRESCENT Cricketers. NGC Opener Anees and Asif played luminously and put on 35 runs in two over. At the end, they scored 72/4 in allotted 5 overs. Asif (26), Anees (20), Naushad (17). In response, Crescent finds it difficult to score runs against the fine bowling and fielding performance by NGC as they were able to reach 43/4 in allotted 5 over.

All the first round and quarter finals matches were played in the morning and the Semi-Finals and Finals were played in the afternoon respectively.

CLOSING & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY

Mohammad Mubeen, Ex-President of JF Dammam Unit, recited Qura’an to kick off the ceremony in the end of the final match. Mansour Ali Ahmed, General Secretary of JF Dammam Unit, hosted the closing ceremony. Br. Javed Syed, Member of Sports Working Committee, was the host of prize distribution.

Sharief Sultan, Sales Engineer of “Saudi Diesel Equipment Co.and Salman, Sales Manager of SAB Contracting Co. were the chief guests on the occasion. Munaf, President of JF - Dammam Unit, Ravi Karkera, President of MASA, Dammam,  Abdul Kadar Parkala (Emirate)-Jubail, Farooq, Treasurer of Jam’iyyatul Falah, Jubail Unit were other guests  on the programme.

Saudi Diesel Equipment Co. Ltd.” & “MGA TRADING EST were the main sponsors of the tournament.

Mansour Ali Ahmed, General Secretary, expressed the gratitude on behalf of JF (Dammam Unit) to all the 16 Cricket Teams, Match Officials and audience for making the evening “Most Enjoyable & Memorable” with their kind presence. He also proposed special thanks the chief guests.

MEMENTO TO MAIN SPONSORS.
JF Dammam Unit President presented the Memento to Main Sponsors “Saudi Diesel Equipment Co.” and to “MGA Trading Est.”

MEMENTO PRESENTED TO WELL-WISHERS
JF NRCC Ameer Br. Shahul Hameed and Vice President of JF Dammam Unit Br. Mohammad Imran presented the Memento to SAB Contracting Co. ; COMPASS Logistics and RADICON GULF

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Executive Members of JF Dammam Unit Br. Mohammad Mubeen, Br. Ishtiaq Mohammad and Br. Rafiq Nariyar presented the Certificate of Appreciation to all the Co-Sponsors of “JF Super Cup 2010”.

Man of the Match for 8 Preliminary Matches, 4 Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals Presented by Mr. Raffi (General Secretary of JF Jubail Unit), Mr. Farooq (Treasurer of JF Jubail Unit) and Mr. Abdul Hameed (President of DKMO Dammam)

Man of the Tournament
    Won by Mr. Asif U. K. of NGC.

Best Batsman of the Tournament
    Won by Mr. Niyaz of AMACO (100 runs in 2 innings).

Best Bowler of the Tournament
    Won by Mr. Khayyam of Blue Line.

Best Wicket-Keeper of the Tournament
    Won by Mr. Sohail of NGC.

Best Fielder of the Tournament
    Won by Mr. Hyder Ali of Blue Star.

2 Semi-Final Runner-up Trophy
    Won by “Crescent Cricket Team” and “Blue Line Cricket Team”.

Runner’s Up Trophy
    Won by BLUE STAR Cricket Team – Presented by Mr. Shabbir, President of JF Jubail Unit.

Winner’s Trophy
Won by NGC Cricket Team – Presented by Mr. Sharief Sultan, representative of “Saudi Diesel Equipment Co.”

Special Award
Won by Mr. Asif U. K. of NGC for hitting SIX SIXES in one Over against AMACO in the quarter final match.

Trophies were presented to Match officials – Umpires, Scorers and Ground Support team.

JF NRCC Ameer Shahul Hameed proposed the vote of thanks.