In an electrifying finale at the UDST Cricket Ground, Legends Cricket Club emerged victorious in the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) Challengers Cup 2025, defeating Hadico CC by 3 wickets in a closely contested match.
After winning the toss, Hadico CC opted to bat first but were restricted to a modest total of 127 runs, bowled out in 19.1 overs. Usman Aslam (36 off 44) and Bilal Ahmed (21 off 14) were the top scorers for Hadico. Legends’ bowling attack proved too strong, with Nazim delivering a match-winning performance, claiming 4 wickets for 24 runs. He was well-supported by Noushad Keloth and Sunaij Saleem, who took 2 wickets each, while Ajay Jayakumar and Amir Nasar chipped in with one wicket apiece.
In response, Legends CC chased down the target in just 17 overs, finishing at 130/7, sealing the victory with 3 wickets in hand. The chase was anchored by strong contributions from the top order:
- Shani Rahiman: 26 (16 balls), Ajay Jayakumar: 25 (18 balls), Sunaij Kariyadan: 35 (25 balls), Amir Nasar: unbeaten 19 (20 balls)
Nazim was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. The Player of the Series accolade went to Asad Ali, who amassed a remarkable 226 runs in 6 innings throughout the tournament.
Legends CC Captain, Showbeez Pallam, received the Champions Trophy from Mr. Abdulla Ahmed Al Abdulla, while Hadico CC Captain, Hassan, joined in commending the QCA for organizing a well-structured and highly competitive tournament.
Both captains extended their appreciation to the QCA for its continued efforts in promoting cricket across the nation and providing a platform for competitive and talented players.