Media Release
Qatar, May 18: In the second Hanan Cricket tournament 2015 - Division I, QALCO proved their supremacy when they thrashed M Pallonji by 191 runs in a one sided encounter recently.
Electing to bat first, QALCO went on to score a record total of 326 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Ifzal cracked a quick fire 79 runs off 26 deliveries which including 12 sixes while Budika was outstanding scoring 74 runs of 20 deliveries with 11 sixes and a boundary. Tharaka scored 33 runs in 12 balls while Chamat and Intikhab chipped in with 23 runs each in 12 balls.
Ibrahim claimed 2 wickets while Tisharu, Raziq, Aifaz, Deekshit and Melroi took a wicket each.
In reply, M Pallonji were in awe of the total and lost wickets regularly and finally managed to reach 135 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Raziq, Tisharu, Ibrahim and Chidananda had the distinction of getting out for ducks. Deekshit was not out on 43 runs while captain Neeraj was not out on 16 runs.
Taraqa, Shahid and Chamat took 2 wickets each while Aftab, S.Abbas, Rifas and Jonty took a wicket each.
Ifzal of QALCO was declared man of the match in the final match.
The following players were declared as best of the tournament in various categories: Best Batsman- Imran/Hanan, Best Bowler- Deekshit / M Pallonji, Best All Rounder- Hilmi / QALCO and Best Wicket Keeper- Ifzal / QALCO.
At the prize distribution ceremony, Fawad Rana, managing director of QALCO was the chief guest and guests of honour were Chidananda Nayak, general manager of M Palloji, Hassan Raza, technical director of Qatar Cricket Association and Muhammed Mohyuddin from New Zealand.
The function was attended by supporters and well wishers. Over 300 prizes were given away to various players in the tournament.
The prize distribution ended with complimentary refreshments and a lucky draw for spectators.