Mehran and Run Riderz fought hard to come out winners in the Super and Premier divisions, respectively, in the tournament sponsored by Mumtaz Cricket Academy and organized by Riyadh Cricket League (RCL) here. Among the large crowd, which witnessed the finals, was Sajid Khan, India's famous comedian nicknamed Gullu Dada, besides other distinguished guests. Super Division Mehran CC beat Mazaya Hyderabadi Boyz by 6 wickets. Batting first, Mazaya made 147 with Ismail scoring 40 and Fazil 31. Faqar took 4 wickets and Basharath 2. In reply, Basharath hit 47 and Usman 32 as Mehran reached the target for the loss of 4 wickets in 17 overs. Man of the Match: Faqar — 4 wickets. Premier Division Run Riderz CC got the better of Konkan Green by 29 runs in a close encounter. Run Riderz posted a mammoth total of 202 thanks to a steady innings by Minhaj (94) and Saleem (56). Siraj bowled well to claim 4 wickets and Shabaaz took 1. Konkan had a great start with Manoj scoring 77 and Saifullah 36, but the batsmen to follow failed to cash in on it, thereby failing to reach the target by 29 runs. Basith bagged 4 wickets and Rayees 1. Man of the Match: Minhaj — 94 runs. A prize distribution ceremony was held after the finals. Jawaid Munawar, CEO of RCL, anchored the presentation. He thanked the audience in general and the guests in particular to spare some time to watch the exciting finals. Razaur Rahman, senior advisor, thanked the sponsor Mohammad Rafeeq MD of Mumtaz Group of Companies. Individual awards were given to the following: Super Division: Best Batsman – Khawar Hussain of Shaheen XI; Best Bowler - Mohammed Shakeel of Riyadh Blues; Best All-Rounder — Usman Sayel of Mehran. Premier Division Best Batsman - Javed Ahmed of Diamond II; Best Bowler - Mohammed Amjad of Diamond CC; Best All-Rounder — Mohammed Tausif of Deccan Knights Glory. — SG
