MUSCAT: Fagor FCC beat Orient Travels by 21 runs in the final of the A Division T20 tournament powered by Khimji Ramdas.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Fagor FCC’s Chirag Mandaviya (48 off 47b; 1x4,3x6) and Sultan Ahmed (43 off 30b; 6x4) notched up a partnership of 68 runs for the third wicket, setting them up for a big total.
However, tight spells and picking wickets at regular intervals courtesy Tanveer Rana’s 3-38 , Tauseef Ahmed’s 2-13 and Mudassar Qayyum’s 2-28 restricted Fagor FCC to 147-9 in 20 overs.
In reply, Orient Travels kept losing wickets in clusters holding them back to gain momentum to chase down the par-score set by Fagor FCC. Syed Amir Ali’s (45 off 27b; 5x4,2x6) blitz got Orient Travels close to the target but couldn’t take them over the line falling short by 21 runs. Fagor FCC’s Aneermon claimed 3-16 while Charles Jacob picked 3-29 to ensure the title for them.
Fagor FCC claimed the A Division 50 over title as well.
Speaking on Fagor FCC’s successful run this year, Parameswaran Shankar, captain of Fagor FCC, said, “Our team has been brilliant in both formats, in all the departments of the game. We have played as a unit and showed aggressive intent throughout the tournament.
"Our players were up to the challenges thrown to them at any circumstances resulting in our success to beat strong sides. Our team composition relies on experienced players who understand the game and it’s crucial situations and have contributed for the winning cause. To be winners in both format is certainly an achievement and unique record we all will cherish for a very long time. On behalf of Fagor FCC and it’s management, I thank all the players and our cordial sponsors for our feat.”
The post-match prize distribution ceremony was graced by Arvind Venkatramani, Chief Finance Officer – Khimji Ramdas Infrastructure along with Duleep Mendis, Chief Development Officer – Oman Cricket.
Duleep Mendis presented Chirag Mandaviya of Fagor FCC with the Man of the Match Award and Arvind Venkatramani presented Fagor FCC with the winners trophy followed by the runners-up trophy to Orient Travels.
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