The event was inaugurated with the recitation of verses of Holy Quran by Mohammed Iqbal. Opening bowl by Shaikh Nadeem (co-sponsor of the tournament) from MSC Shipping Co, was played by Shabih Ahmed Kazi (founder member of JF).
As many as 16 well known cricket teams from Jeddah took part in the series. In the first knock out round all 16 teams played as per the fixtures to qualify for quarter finals. In the semifinal round four winning teams; Raising Star Cricketers, Dazzle Supper Kings, MYZ Reliance and Target Guys have emerged their competency and for the grand finale of JF Silver Jubilee Cricket Trophy 2013 MYZ Reliance and Raising Star teams were qualified.
An eye catching superb all round performance from the MYZ Reliance team captured Jeddah’s one of the highest honored cricket tournament hosted by Jamiyyatul Falah Jeddah Unit by beating the Raising Star Cricketers with 14 runs and bag the title.
In the final match MYZ Reliance team decided to bat first after winning the toss and played well. Al though the team lost its first wicket in the very first ball of the innings, Ali and Naeem had scored 76 on second wicket partnership. When the middle order was unable to score up and lost 7 wickets for 95 runs, the skipper Sukesh has played captaincy game with Iqbal by adding 43 runs partnership for 8th wicket in last two over and have recorded the highest total of the tournament 142 for 9.
Chasing the huge target of 143 in 10 over match, Raising Star Crickets had good start and scored 55 runs in the first wicket partnership but the fall of middle order players costs them to lose the final match by 14 runs.
The colorful grand presentation ceremony organized by JF Jeddah Unit started by the recitation of verses from Holy Quran which was followed by welcome address by JF Jeddah President Br. B. P Abid and honored all team members of both the teams and presented individual participation cups and medals.
The well known commentator MMM Naushad presented the complete match coverage and appreciated the spirit of JF Members for conducting such a great cricket tournament.
Man of the Final Match was bagged by Mr. Sahil from MYZ Reliance for his best bowling figures 2/17 which was the turning point of the final match. Man of the Series Cup was presented to Mr. Amir from Raising Star Crickets for his excellent all round performance who had scored 142 runs in the tournament with 17 sixes and 6 boundaries and he also had 2 stumping and 4 run out while keeping the wicket. Best Bowler of the tournament award won by Mr. Nazir from MYZ Reliance for his best performance of 6/20. Mr. Adil from Target Guys has been recognized as the best catcher of the tournament for his 4 great diving catches and Mr. Salim from Dazzel Super Kings for his highest individual scores of 52* in one single innings. Special honor was also extended to the Umpires and commentator MMM Naushad for their dedicated services in the tournament.
The runners up cup was presented by JF Jeddah President Br. B P Abid to the Raising Star Cricketers Team. “Cricket is a game where no one can predict up to the last ball and the all round performance from the MYZ Reliance took them forward” said the captain of Raising Star after receiving the cup.
It was the festive time for the winning team members and skipper Mr. Sukesh of MYZ Reliance team received the Winners Cup from JF Founder Mr. Mohammed Iqbal Yusuf and founder member Mr. Shabih A. Kazi.
Mr. Sukesh said he dedicate the cup to the Team upon remarkable all round performance which lead this victory and thanked all supporters and JF for organizing such a wonderful event.
Addressing the gathering JF Founder Mr. Iqbal Yusuf congratulated the winning team and briefed the activities of Jamiyyatul Falah in general. Extending his warm regards to all Executive Committee Members, volunteers of Cricket Tournament Organizing Committee of JF Jeddah Unit, Br. Iqbal captioned that our community and the peoples in back home need to be served in various areas and appealed to all for support JF which has its slogan as Education is Key to Success.
Vice President Br. Nazir Ahmed delivered the vote of thanks to all. The grand finale programme was compered by Mohammed Mansoor.
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