Media Release
Doha, Oct 8: The 23rd Gulf Incon - Metabo Cricket Tournament 2017 got off to a flying start at Qatar Cricket Sports Complex, Losail where host team Metabo defeated Mitra Mandal by 25 runs.
The tournament was inaugurated by Yousef Jeham Al-Kuwari – president of Qatar Cricket Association and Sajjad Ahmed Khan – senior sales and marketing manager – Tools & Equipment division in presence of members of the Qatar veterans’ cricket league.
Winning the toss Mitra Mandal elected to field first which seemed a good decision. Metabo scored 54 runs in the first eight overs for the loss of five wickets. Javaid was the main batsman who contributed 34 runs with three sixes and two boundaries. Asif added 18 runs with one six and Metabo were all out for 147 runs in 19.2 overs.
Jhon of Mitra Mandal took three wickets, Ajay took two wickets, Kunal, Mani, Abhijit, Ravi and Susit took a Wicket each.
In reply Mitra Mandal made a confident start scoring 49 in the first six overs but lost four wickets. Thereon, Mitra Mandal could not maintain their momentum and lost their wickets at regular intervals. Toward the end they were all out in 18.4 overs for 122 runs.
Sujit contributed 25 runs with one six, Rahul and Yeshwant added 19 runs and 18 runs respectively.
Fahad of Metabo took three wickets, Mohsin two wickets, Hussain, Asif, Kadir, Abdul Haq, Atique and Haneef took a wicket each.
As per previous years a free cricket quiz has been organized with exciting prizes. To enter please log on to www.qvcleague.org
Man of the match: Asif of Metabo
Other match results:
CCRC Warriors (326/7) defeated Engineering Supplies (104/10) by 222 runs
Man of the match – Inthiqab of CCRC
QVC (165/9) defeated Qatar Quarry (162/6) by two wickets in 14.1 overs
Man of the match – Zaheer of QVC
Mumbai XII (116/6) defeated MIC (114/9) by five wickets in 9.4 overs
Man of the match – Fahad of Mumbai Ahad of Mumbai XII
Al Zaman Exchange (174/8) defeated CDC (151/11) by 23 runs
Man of the match – Shafi of Al Zaman Exchange
Doha Motors (217/11) defeated Mc Donalds (177/11) by 40 runs
Man of the match – Shareef of Doha Motors
The finals of this prestigious tournament are scheduled for Friday December 8.
All matches are being played at the Qatar Cricket Sports Complex at Losail.