Riyadh: Seven Star wins JF Super Cup 2015

Riyadh: Jam'iyyatul Falah, Riyadh Unit organized JF Super Cup 2015 knock-out cricket tournament in association with MCA Riyadh under the sponsorship of SAQCO and SMSA Express.

The tournament was held at Exit-18, Sulai MCA Grounds, Riyadh, from May 1 to May 15. In all 16 teams took part in the tournament with the matches being held every Friday morning. Teams were divided into four groups. Preliminary rounds, quarter final and semifinals matches were played on May 1 and May 8. The final match was played on May 15.

Final match was played between Seven Star CC and Raigad King Aftab (RKA). RKA won the toss and elected to field first. Thanks to splendid bowling spell by Sarfaraz the batsmen faced difficulty in scoring run and lost early wickets of Shammu and Nayeem.

Seven Star middle order batsmen played responsible innings and managed to score 122 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 10 overs. Dawood Kodi (32), Ashfaq (33) and Shabbir (34) were the main scorers. RKA Bowlers Sarfaraz took 2 wickets and Azar, Shabbir, Shaker took 1 wicket each.

In reply Raigad Kind Aftab had a bad start due to unconditional wind and they lost their wickets in regular intervals. Only Shaker (25) and Shahzad (19) managed to get some runs on the board but could not reach the winning total. RKA team scored 96 for the loss of 7 wickets. Seven Star Bowlers Pervez, Shabbir & Derwood Kodi took 2 wickets, Ashfaq took 1 wicket.

Seven Star the defending champions once again proved their ability to grab the JF SUPER CUP 2015

Raigad King Aftab (RKA) were the Runner up of JF SUPER CUP 2015

Simultaneously second runner up match was played between Eagle Friends and Mangalore Challengers. Mangalore Challengers won the toss and elected to bat first. Mangalore Challengers lost their first wicket very early but their other opener Hashim played a splendid knock and scored 46 runs with 4 sixes and 4 fours and manage to take the total score to 107 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 10 over’s. Eagle bowlers: Ashfaq took 2 wickets, Majeed, Imran and Saeed took 1 wicket each.

In reply Eagle Friends openers start well Ashfaq (12) and Sharif (17). After the fall of second wicket on 40 runs Rasheed played a splendid knock of 48 runs but no other players manage to cope up with the bowling attack of Mangalore Challengers and were not able to achieve the winning runs. Eagle Friends manage to score 94 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 10 overs. Mangalore Challengers bowlers: Sattar took 4 wickets with a Hatrick, Hamza, Kaisar took 1 wicket each.

The fantastic performance by the players of both teams proved to be an eyeful and thoroughly enthralled the cricket loving fans and viewers in the ground.

Mangalore Challengers were the 2nd Runner Up of JF SUPER CUP 2015

After the final match, prize distribution ceremony was held. Pervez Ali (Ex-President of JF NRCC) inaugurated the ceremony, in the presence of Altaf Hussain, SAQCO; He thanked all the Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh who strived hard for the tournament.

Akthar Shaikh in his welcome speech briefed the audience about Jam’iyyatul Falah, a charity organization established in 1988 in Mangalore. The organization is providing educational needs to poor children of the down-trodden families. JF presently run one school offering free education to over 400+ students in rural areas at no cost, and a Boys hostel with 150 beds. We extend scholarships to over 3500 deserving students each year and distribute free books. Also, provide regular sponsorship to Orphan/Poor students, ambulance service, Medical aid, 5 Kidney Dialysis Machines to poor at free of cost, he said.

In year 2013, Jam’iyyatul Falah completed 25 years of dedication and commitment to the community. The organization is the winner of Karnataka State award as “Best NGO”.

Addressing the gathering, Altaf Hussain, Managing Director, SAQCO, Riyadh, expressed his views and thanked JF Riyadh for giving the opportunity to be a part of their events and appreciated the JF Team for their hard efforts in uplifting the community back home.

Finally, Pervez Ali thanked all the guests, sponsors, participating teams and Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh for extending their support for this noble cause and making this event a grand success.