Uchila Friends crowned with Riyadh's prestigious "karavali Cricket Trophy-2014"

Riyadh : Riyadh’s prestigious cricket Trophy of the year “Karavali Cricket Trophy 2014” has won by “Uchila Friends”, they won the final against last year’s Champion “Raigad Kings Aftab” ,beating them comfortably with 2.5 overs to spare. They won an attractive Trophy with a Cash Prize. “Raigad KingsAftab” managed to score only 72 Runs in 10 overs, Uchila never allowed them to take-off by taking wickets at every interval and later chasing out easily.

KWAR Cricket tournament started on 12 December 2014 with 20 teams fighting for this Trophy in a knock-out format.

Group 1:  AL JAZEERAH, RAISCO FRIENDS, ARROWS CRICKET TEAM, NEW STAR, UNION GUYS AZIZIA, LULU CRICKET TEAM, SCFC, SEVEN STAR, UCHILA FRIENDS and EAGLE RIYADH.

Group B: BMR BADIAH, CLASSIC FRIENDS PUTTUR (CFP), UNITED ULLAL, HANA CRICKET TEAM, LAGAAN UDUPI , X1 STAR KARKALA, RTCC, RAIGAD KINGS AFTAB (RKA), SALUMCO XI and  STAR CRICKET CLUB(SCC).

Last year’s Runner up “Seven Stars” failed to progress from 2nd round onwards, many strong teams failed to impress either. However, “Uchila Friends” were cruising nicely throughout the tournament, their famous win was in the first round match against “Eagle Riyadh” and in the Semi-finals they won the match with ‘last ball’ Sixer. 

In the Final, Man of the Match prize won by Mr. Rauf Uchila, who with his brilliant batting display made sure” Uchila Friends” crossed the line comfortably. Player of the Tournament &  Best batsman Title won by Mr. Hussain of Uchila Friends, who was presented with a Trophy and Cash Prize, his consistence All-round performance won him both the prizes. United Ullal and “Al Jazeerah” fought for the 3rd & 4th place match, United Ullal prevailed over Al Jazeerah by beating them with 5 wickets. 

The main attraction of this chilly morning was traditional breakfast “Sajjige-Bajil” served in banana leaves.  “Nadec” Company provided the crowd with free Juice packets. Mr. Umesh shetty entertained the crowd with running commentary. A lovely Friday morning welcomed the Cricket fans who flocked the ground to watch the finals.

Prize distribution ceremony conducted on the Ground and Mr. Parvez Ali compered the whole program. KWAR president Mr. Rajesh Kumar addressed the crowd and thanked all the participating teams for their support to KWAR. Guest of the day was Mr. Mohan Nethrakere, Warehouse Manager of Nadec Company. KWAR Ex-President Mr. Royston Prabhu, Gen. Secretary Mr. Nazeer Ahmed, Sports Secretaries Mr. Sathish Amin, Mr. Umesh Shetty and Mr. Prashath Shetty presided over the Dais. ABC Cargo Riyadh was the main Sponsor of this tournament. 

Many prizes were up for the grab, Best Wicket Keeper, Fair Play Award, Best Bowler, Best Batsman etc. There were prizesalso for luckiest Spectator and Special KWAR Volunteer award.

List of Prizes:

 
Felicitations:
Umpires:  Jaya Shetty, Abdul Khader, Abdul Aziz BK, Symonds, Prashanth, BhaskerSalian&Umesh Shetty

Scorers:  Gopi, &SohanKotian                                                                                                    

Ground Curators:  ShamsuddinBailur&Shammy

 
Special Prizes

 
KWAR is a non-profit social organization established in Riyadh in the year 2008 with the aim of doing socio-community services for the welfare of the people in the Kingdom and back at home of twin districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. It has been successful in reaching out to help and address the grievances of the people in their needs. KWAR is conducting various cultural, sports and charity events throughout the year. This year KWAR they have already conducted successful events like “Karavali Annual Event” and “Food Festival”. For the year 2015, KWAR has planned many events like “Sports Day”, Mega Event of the year  “KaravaliParba 2015”, Food Festival, Cricket Tournament etc.

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