A breezy half century from Adnan Irshad and a four-wicket haul by Awais Riaz propelled Black Hawks to a convincing 56-run victory over Arabian Knights in the final to lift the QCA Cup.
The winners were honoured by Abdullah al-Abdullah, Director of Domestic Cricket, Qatar Cricket Association (QCA).
Adnan, who made 37-ball 51 (2x4s, 3x6s) shared an opening stand of 45 runs with Jamshaid Anwar (33) and a 70-run second-wicket association with Syed Kazim (35). Imdad Hussain (17) and Zaigham Abbas (26) later added to Black Hawks' total of 181 for 5 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, Arabian Knights were bowled out for 125 runs in 18.3 overs. Riaz, who opened the bowling with Zabih Ullah, was the most successful returning figures of 3.3-1-13-4. Kazim claimed two wickets while Ullah, Abdullah Shahzad and Saad Abbasi claimed a wicket each.
Wasim Muhammad made the highest score of 23 runs for Arabian Knights. Adnan Irshad was named Man of the Match.
A total of 36 teams participated in the tournament which was played from January 17 to May 30, 2025.
