Media Release
 
Doha, May 23: In the second M Pallonji Cricket Tournament 2016 – Division 1, M Pallonji had a fighting victory over QALCO by 4 wickets. The finals was played at the West Bay Cricket Complex on Friday May 20, in excellent weather conditions.

The tournament had 16 teams in Division I that played in 4 pools and the top 2 teams from each pool qualified for the quarter finals.
 
M Pallonji sponsored the veterans’ cricket league for the second time with the co-operation of Chidananda Nayak, regional general manager of M Pallonji.
 
M Pallonji on winning the toss elected to field which was a good decision. QALCO put up 69 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the first 10 overs. QALCO totaled a respectable 140 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Buddika 40 runs with 3 sixes and a boundary, Suminda also chipped in with 35 runs with 4 sixes, Hilmy scored 16 runs while Intikhab 14 runs.
 
Firdous claimed 2 wickets, Milroy, Rajesh, Dixit and Naveed took a wicket each for M Pallonji.
 
In reply, M Pallonji began with vigour. They secured 69 runs in the first 10 overs and chased the total in 19 overs with a loss of 7 wickets. Dixit remained not out on 38 runs of 17 balls with 5 sixes.

Ibrahim contributed 30 runs with 3 sixes and 2 boundaries. Talha was also not out on 18 runs with 2 boundaries.

Azhar, Intikhab, Buddika and Ifzal took a wicket each for QALCO.
 
Man of the finals      :           Dixit of M Pallonji
 
At the well attended prize distribution ceremony, chief guest was Chidananda Nayak, regional general manager of M Pallonji, guests of honour were Pooja, Sharad Reddy - contracts manager of M Pallonji and visiting guest Shetty.
 
The following were declared best of the tournament:
 
Best batsman           :           Adnan of ACC
Best bowler              :           Tanvir of ACC
Best all rounder       :           Ifzal of QALCO
Best wicket-keeper  :           Neeraj of M Pallonji   
 
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by supporters and well wishers. Over 300 prizes were presented to the various players of the tournament.
 
The prize distribution ended with complimentary refreshments and a lucky draw for the spectators.