Petrotek Nucaf Kateel lifts maiden KPCL Season 3 Title
KPCL Season III finals see debutant Petrotek Nucaf Kateel getting the better of defending champions Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top in a closely contested final.
Dubai: The Karnataka Premier Cricket League (KPCL) Season IIIfinals was played between defending champions Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top and debutants Petrotek Nucaf Kateel at the picturesque Ajman Oval Cricket Grounds under the auspices of Ajman Cricket Council. Winning the Toss Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top Captain Mahesh Shetty elected to bat first.
Mysore Royals began cautiously having lost Vijay D’Souza at the score of 17, however, the ever-dependable Captain Mahesh Shetty and composed Shinoy John put on 131 runs for the 2nd Wicket. The introduction of Pradeep Hegde who saw the back of Mahesh Shetty for outstanding innings of 87 runs of 55 balls (10 x 4, 3 x6s) saw a mini collapse of Mysore Royals who were trying to up the Ante. Nelson Pinto (2-29) and Prashanth Shetty (2-29) who joined Pradeep Hegde(2-23) in putting the brakes in Mysore Royals batting saw then losing their last 8 wickets for only 20 runs. Shinoy John was the 2nd highest run-getter with 52 runs of 39 balls. Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top could only score 168 in 19.5 overs.
Chasing a par total, Petrotek Nucaf Kateel began very well through Jayson Denzil (30 of 22 balls) and Prashanth Braggs (26 of 17 balls) however an outstanding catch and a fine fielding effort saw the openers onslaught stopped by Mysore Royals team. Captain Santosh Kotian (40 in 32 balls) and Ubada Barmawar (27 in 23 balls) put in 60 runs partnership for the 3rd wicket to get the team within the striking distance of the target. Mysore Royals through their tight bowling and fielding effort took 4 more wickets, however, could not stop the target being achieved in 18.3 overs and 4 wickets to spare giving debutants Petrotek Nucaf Kateel their maiden victory in KPCL Season 3.
Prize Distribution Ceremony was presided by Thomson D’Silva, Chairman of KPCL, Nasir CTK, Director of Sponsor Nucaf and various other well-wishers. Thomson D’Silva Welcomed the gathering and thanked all the sponsors and well-wishers for their support in the successful completion of KPCL Season 3. Organizing Committee member Masood Mohammad briefed the audience about Thomson D’Silva (KPCL Chairman) and was presented a memento by Nasir CTK in Appreciation and Recognition of his Visionary Guidance and Exceptional Leadership in making KPCL. Captain Mahesh Shetty of Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top along with his team members received the Runners Up Trophy and Cash Prize from Nasir CTK. Captain Santosh Kotian of Petrotek Nucaf Kateel along with his team members received the Winner’s Trophy and Cash Prizes from the Chairman Thomson D’Silva. League Man of the Matches along with individual prizes were awarded by the Ashik Rao, Michael Braggs, Faisal and Abdul Sattar. Salman Ahmed of Ajman Oval was also present during the award ceremony.
League Man of Match Award Winners:
Match 1: UbadaBarmawar (78 Runs in 27 balls)
Petrotek Nucaf Kateel Vs Al Sitara Cricketers Karkala
Match 2: Rathesh Poojary (103 Runs in 53 balls)
Prince XI Padubidri Vs Coastal & Mangalore Club
Match 3: Ramveer Rai (51 Runs in 20 balls & 2/29)
Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top Vs New Star Karkala
Match 4: Abdul BasitMuallimiMadeena (47 Runs in 18 balls & 3/36)
Coastal & Mangalore Club Vs Al Sitara Cricketers Karkala
Match 5: Ramveer Rai (94 Runs in 45 balls & 2/18)
Petrotek Nucaf Kateel Vs Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top
Match 6: NisarArekkal (3/28)
Prince XI Padubidri Vs New Star Karkala
Match 7: Mahesh Shetty (104 Runs in 55 balls)
Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top Vs Coastal & Mangalore Club
Match 8: ShihabUllal (80 Runs in 40 balls)
New Star Karkala Vs Al Sitara Cricketers Karkala
Match 9: Nelson Pinto (12 Runs & 2/12)
Petrotek Nucaf Kateel Vs Prince XI Padubidri
Man of the Finals: Mahesh Shetty (87 of 55 balls and 1/24)
Petrotek Nucaf Kateel Vs Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top
Individual Awards:
Best Batsman: Mahesh Shetty of Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top
259 runs @ 86.33 (Average)
Best Bowler: NisarArekkal of New Star Karkala
7 Wickets @ 12.43 (Average)
Man of the Tournament: Ramveer Rai of Mysore Royals ANIB XI on Top
176 runs @ 88 (Average) and 5 Wickets @ 16.8 (Average)