Media Release
Muscat, Jul 12: Coastal Cricketers emerged the champions of FRiENDi Cricket cup 2009 after winning a keenly contested match over Al Faisal Group held on Friday night in Muscat . The two day floodlit tournament was played on 9th July and 10 The July All the matches were played in the night using floodlights. The tournament was a success and well organized. The tournament attracted a huge number of spectators.
Coastal Cricketers - the winners
Al Faisal Group - Runner-up
The Organizers declared this tournament a success, providing entertainment to twenty teams but also for the large crowd of enthusiastic supporters who watched the game with great pleasure. Organizers thanked all the Teams viz. Telyboyz,Al Faisal,Proton XI,Coastal Cricketers ,Oman CITY (team With Omani Players) ,Times Of Oman,Al Seer Cricket Team,AL Khalili ,TOCO,S&T Friends 11,Kings XI,Strike Force ,Ernst and Young, OIG Hail ,Orinetall Printing Press ,Travel City,AL Khoudh Cricket Club,Shankholi XI,Gangster XI And NTS Challegers XI for participating in this tournament .
This tournament was sponsored by FRiENDi Mobile, Muscat Pharmacy, Al faisal Group, Mumtaz Tea and Gulf Sports Club.
Amir Ali - man of the tournament
“We are extremely thank them for participating and also thank to all of our sponsors for supporting this tournament ” Said Mohammed Aslam , Member organizing committee.
Brief Scores;-
Semifinalist Teams :-
Proton XI, Al Faisal Group, Coastal Cricketers, Tely Boyz
1st Semifinal
Coastal Cricketers VS Tely Boyz
Coastal Cricketers- 56/3 in 7 Over ( Roshan -18, Ganesh-11)
Tely Boyz- 47/5 in 7 Over ( Shanwas-11, Asheel-11)
Winner- Coastal Cricketers
2nd Semifinal
Proton XI vs Al Faisal Group
Al Faisal- 59/3 in 7 Overs (Amir Ali- 20,Sultan Ahmed - 18)
Proton XI- 33/2 in 7 Overs (Santosh- 15)
Winner- Al Faisal
Grand Finale
Al Faisal vs Coastal Cricketers
Coastal Won the toss and Decided to field
Al Faisal- 44/ 5 in 7 overs( Sultan Ahmed-12)
Coastal Cricketers - 45/3 in 6.5 Overs ( Roshan-13 Runs )
Winner- Coastal Cricketers
Top Performers of the tournament:-
Man of the Final Match- Roshan- Coastal Cricketers
Best Bowler of the tournament – Saleem- Coastal Cricketers
Best Batsman of the tournament- Amir Ali- Al Faisal Group
Man of the tournament – Amir Ali - Al Faisal Group (Highest sixes through out the tournament – 16 nos)