Media Release

Doha, Dec 5: In Division-II of the 23RD Gulf Incon-Metabo cricket tournament 2017, QVC became the new champions defeating Al Zaman Exchange by 7 wickets in 18.1 overs at the Losail Cricket Grounds.

A two minutes silence was observed to mark the death of veteran cricketer Bacchu Nazareth of IBQ on November 24.

Earlier, after winning the toss, QVC invited Al Zaman Exchange to bat first. Al Zaman Exchange started their innings steadily and scored 34 runs in first 6 overs for the loss of 1 wicket. Aziz was the main batsman who scored 31 runs with 2 sixes and 2 boundaries, Imran contributed 26 runs with a six in the total score. After that Al Zaman Exchange could not maintain their momentum and wickets fell at regular intervals. Finally Al Zaman Exchange scored 161 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 10 wickets.

For QVC, Fauzan and Haleem took 3 wickets each. Ramzan took one wicket.

In reply, QVC had a good start and scored 39 runs in first 6 overs for the loss of 1 wicket. Rameez added 26 runs with 2 sixes and 2 fours in the totaled score. Zaheer 23 runs, Fauzan 22 runs and Tajammul 21 runs have contributed in this comfortable chase. QVC easily overtook the target of 162 runs in 18.1 Overs for the loss of 3 wickets.

For Al Zaman Exchange, Azeez, Shafi, Amol and Shaji took a wicket each.

For his all round performance, Fauzan of QVC was adjusted as Man of the Final.

The following are the best of the tournament winners:

Best Batsman - Sandeep (Rapidrop)
Best Bowler - Shafi (Al Zaman Exchange)
Best All Rounder - Amol (Al Zaman Exchange)
Best Wicket keeper - Mashooq (Al Shaqab Real Estate)

Sajjad Ahmed Khan, senior sales and marketing manager - Metabo/ Gulf Incon along with Ravi Chandran, senior stores supervisor, Tuan – Metabo, field specialist and Qatar veterans cricket officials distributed the winners, runners-up trophies and over 250 prizes.ll spectators were treated to free snacks. Filli Cafe served tasty saffron tea and all participated in the complimentary lucky draw.