KCC wraps up thrilling Desert League and Challenger Finals – a celebration of talent

In a rousing celebration of talent, sportsmanship, and community spirit, the Kuwait Cricket Club (KCC) brought the curtains down on its highly anticipated domestic tournaments — the KCC T20 Desert Emerging League (C, B, A) and the Desert Challenger League (2024–2025) — with a grand finale and glittering awards ceremony honoring champions and outstanding individual performers.

The festive closing ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries and cricket stalwarts, including:

• Mr. Sajid Ashraf, Director General, KCC
• Mr. Savio, Partnership Manager, Al Muzaini Exchange
• Mr. Ashley, Marketing Officer, Al Muzaini Exchange
• Mr. Melwin Serrao, Head of Broadcasting & Domestic, KCC
• Mr. Naveen Dhananjayan, Head of Match Officials & Technical, KCC
• Mr. Tahir, Venue Manager & Juniors Head Coach, KCC
• Mr. Tariq Rasool, Junior Women’s Coach, KCC
• Mr. Mehboob Khan, Former Head of Women’s Cricket, KCC
• Mr. Saud Qamar, Head of Public Relations, KCC
• Mr. Asif Mohammed, Head of Finance, Lexus
• KCC T20 Desert Emerging League Highlights:

Emerging League C

• Champions: Phoenix Riders (defeated Al Hajery by 6 wickets)
• Best Batsman: Yousuf Mohiuddin (Bengal Avengers CC) – 447 runs
• Best Bowler & All-Rounder: Buji Babu Rapaka (Rising Phoenix Stars) – 436 runs & 17 wickets
• Final’s Player of the Match: Pramod Varghese – 36 (19 balls)

Emerging League B

• Champions: Super 11 (beat Freedom Fighters Cochin by 8 wickets)
• Best Batsman: Shafir Ali – 411 runs
• Best Bowler: Sijo Joseph (FFC) – 13 wickets
• Best All-Rounder: Mohammed Shahinul (Friends 11) – 400 runs & 13 wickets
• Final’s Player of the Match: Shafir Ali – 79 (57 balls)

Emerging League A

• Champions: Ceylon Elite Cricket Club (won by 52 runs against Khulna Royal Bengals)
• Best Batsman: Md Zahid – 385 runs
• Best Bowler: Md Nazmul – 18 wickets
• Best All-Rounder: Shifas Kareem (Artech Blue Star CC) – 299 runs & 14 wickets
• Final’s Player of the Match: Labh Naval – 46 runs & 2 wickets

KCC Desert Challenger League:

• Champions: GAT (defeated Strikers Afghan by 6 wickets)
• Best Batsman & All-Rounder: Shibu Raj – 632 runs & 11 wickets
• Best Bowler: Mohammad Abrahim (Strikers Afghan) – 23 wickets
• Final’s Player of the Match: Shibu Raj – 77 runs & 1 wicket

In another spectacular close to Kuwait’s grassroots cricket season, KCC also concluded the KCC T10 Challenger League and the 2nd Edition of the T20 Challengers B League, showcasing electrifying performances from the nation’s rising cricketing stars.

The grand awards ceremony, graced by KCC leadership and Al Muzaini officials, was a tribute to the sheer talent on display.

KCC T10 Challenger League (2024–2025):

• Champions: ACE KRM Panthers (beat Ceylon Elite Cricket Club by 12 runs)
• Player of the Final: Delishious John – 46 runs
• Best Batsman: Md Amir (Salmiya Strikers) – 272 runs
• Best Bowler: Anoop Oravanakundil (AI Octopus Challengers) – 14 wickets
• Best All-Rounder: Md Amir – 272 runs & 7 wickets
• 3rd Place: AI Octopus Challengers beat Salmiya Strikers by 5 wickets

KCC T20 Challengers B – 2nd Edition:

• Champions: Lexus (triumphed over Phoenix Cricketers by 7 wickets)
• Player of the Final: Abdulaziz – 40 runs & 4 wickets
• Best Batsman: Al Amin (Osmani CC) – 313 runs
• Best Bowler: Mohammad Usman (Lexus) – 12 wickets
• Best All-Rounder: Al Amin – 313 runs & 7 wickets

KCC extended heartfelt thanks to all participating teams, match officials, volunteers, and its long-time sponsor Al Muzaini Exchange for their unwavering support in nurturing Kuwait’s domestic cricketing ecosystem.

Kuwait Cricket once again applauded all athletes, officials, fans, and strategic partners — especially Al Muzaini Exchange — for their steadfast dedication to developing a robust and inclusive cricketing culture in Kuwait.

With the curtains drawn on these action-packed tournaments, KCC reaffirmed its commitment to empowering local talent and raising the standard of domestic cricket in the region.

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