Hanan XII beat M Pallonji by 14 runs in the final to emerge the Division I champions of the 22nd Gulf Incon-Metabo cricket tournament, played at the West Bay cricket ground.
After being sent in by M Pallonji, Hanan XII, after some early wobble, posted a competitive 192 for 9 off the stipulated 20 overs, then restricted M Pallonji to 178. Hanan XII’s, who struck a quickfire 43, was adjudged Man of the Final.
Niyamat of Hanan XII was declared Best Batsman, Ruwan of Qalco took the Best Bowler honours, Imran of Hanan XII was named Best Allrounder, and Neeraj of M Pallonji was adjudged Best Wicket-keeper.
Sajjad Ahmed Khan, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager of Metabo/Gulf Incon, Ravi Chandran (Senior Stores Supervisor), Guest of honour Adil from Houston USA and Qatar Veterans cricket officials handed over the trophies and prizes.
Brief scores
Hanan XII: 192 for 9 in 20 overs (Hameed 43, Niyamath 39, Ameen 20) beat M Pallonji: 178 (Aban 38, Rajesh 28, Neeraj 28, Radiq 28; Azan 2 for 8, Parvez 2 for 2, Aswar 2 for 18) by 14 runs.
Hanan XII captain Kadar receives the Division I trophy from Sajjad Ahmed Khan, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager of Metabo/Gulf Incon.
