JEDDAH — Young Star Cricket Club beat beating EFS KKR by 9 runs to claim the 2015 TCF Jotun Champions Trophy powered by FSN here recently. Young Star captain Rafaqat won the toss and elected to bat. Opener Aamir Sidique blasted 33 off 13 balls. EFS KKR bowlers, however, bounced back in the middle overs to put Young Star under pressure. Young Star posted a fighting total of 124 for 7 wickets in 12 overs. Afthab scored 21, while Jahangir took 2-26. In reply, EFS KKR lost its hard-hitting opener Shamsuddin in the first over and Masood added further pressure with his brilliant bowling. Even though KKR lost wickets regularly, it maintained a good run rate. The last pair of Shajahan and Shafeeq gave the team hope with sixes and fours, but fell short of the target. Danny Antony and Usman Amjad scored 14 runs each. Masood was awarded Man of the Final for his magical spell of 6 for 14 runs in 3 overs. Earlier in the first semifinal, Young Star beat defending champion Dazzle Super Kings by 40 runs. Aamir Sidique blasted 90 for Young Star. In second semifinal EFS KKR downed My Own Challengers by 50 runs. Humayun was awarded Man of the Match for his all-round performance. Top 16 teams of Jeddah took part in the tape ball tournament, played for the seventh straight year and conducted under lights. Jotun's Legal Affairs Manager Hussain Fakheih was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. Jotun Finance Manager Shygil, Product Manager Muzakkir Bukhari, JCA President Aijaz Khan, Air Arabia Western Region Manager Syed Fahad, Al-Shamasi Contracting Manager Shafeek, SIFF President Hisfurahman, TMWA President Salim VP, JSC Chairman Basheer TP, Khind Regional Manager Ismail Yamani, Pack Plus GM Mohan Balan, SABB Real Estate Manager Yahya Al-Shareef, KWF President Firoz, ISF President Rafi and Sports Editor of Saudi Gazette K.O. Paulson were present at the prize distribution function. TCF President Mohammed Faseesh welcomed the guests and teams and thanked the sponsors. Hussain Fakheih congratulated the winners and wished the organizers all the best in their future endeavors. EFS Cargo, Metro Shoes, Saudia, Kool Design, Al-Sharq Furniture and Pepsi were co-sponsors. Gifts from Air Arabia, Al-Hamra Sofitel Hotel, Geepas, Regal Day to Day, Mall Avenue, Seasons Restaurant, Khind along with TCF trophy were awarded to the following: Individual awards Jahangir of EFS KKR (Man of the Series); Aamir Sidique of Young Star (Best Batsman); Jahangir of EFS KKR (Best Bowler); Shahabaz of My Own (Best Performer); Jahangir of EFS KKR (Fastest fifty); Alyaar Safayaan of Sri Lankan Titan (Best Fielder); Shameel of EFS KKR (Best wicketkeeper); Aamir Sidique of Young Star (Most Sixes); Abdul Wahid of Dazzle Super Kings (Most Boundaries); Shameel & Usman Amjad won Air Arabia tickets (Spectators Lucky Draw) Team awards Jotun Penguins (Arcoma Spirit of Game Award); Al Max Cricket Club (Al-Shamasi Debut Team Award); Dazzle Super Kings (Pullman Al-Hamra Special Award). Ajmal Nazeer and Haris Abdul Hameed delivered live commentary throughout the tournament. Rifas KM, Riyaz PV and Ziyad Kedaran were in-charge of scoring and live updates.
