Doha: In the 11th IBQ Masters Cricket Tournament-2016, Doha Motors had their maiden championship victory when they defeated Engineering Supplies by 9 wickets.
At the prize distribution ceremony Mr. Bacchu Nazareth, Manager Electronic Banking and Mr.Cedric, Assistant Relationship Manager Financial Institutions of IBQ were the chief guests.
A 1 minute silence was observed as a mark of respect for the Late Mr. Mohammed Nawas who passed away in Sri Lanka. Mr. Mohammed Nawas was the Head of Umpiring Panel of the Qatar Cricket Association.
Engineering Supplies winning the toss elected to bat. However excellent bowling by Doha Motors restricted them to 50 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the first 10 overs. Finally they were all out for 88 runs only in 19.5 overs.
Ansar batted well to score 21 runs including a six and was caught by Anuraj off Nilesh. Sanaf remained 18 runs not out including a boundary. Namsheed was the only other batsman to reach double figures 10 runs.
Munib claimed 3 wickets, while Nilesh and Shameem took 2 wickets each, Jaber, Siva and Akram claimed a wicket each.
In reply Doha Motors batsmen batted cautiously, most of them retiring after the mandatory 12 balls. However Shameem 21 runs not out with 2 sixes, Nilesh 17 runs not out with a boundary and Munib 16 runs not out with a boundary ensured their team easily reach 89 runs losing only 2 wickets in 15 overs. Sajeesh and Shajeer claimed a wicket each.
Man of the Final Match : Munib of Doha Motors
Best Batsman : Firoz of ACC
Best Bowler : Rajneesh of Engineering Supplies
Best All Rounder : Imran of Hanan
Best Wicket Keeper :Abrar of ACC
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by supporters and well-wishers. Over 300 prizes were given away to various players in the tournament. The event ended with complimentary refreshments and a lucky draw for spectators.
Mr. Rajesh and Mr. Lesley of Doha Motors receiving Winning Trophy from Chief Guest Mr. Bacchu Nazareth, Manager Electronic Banking of IBQ
Skipper Mujeeb along with Mr. Sunil and Mr. Shaji - Engineering Supplies receiving Runners Up Trophy from Chief Guest Mr. Bacchu Nazareth, Manager Electronic Banking of IBQ
Both Team Captains of Division-I along with their trophies with Chief Guest, other dignitaries and Qatar Veteran’s Officials
Tournament coordinator Mr. Salim Kaiser presenting a Memento to Chief Guest in presence of Qatar Veterans’ Committee Members
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