The cricketing fever reached its zenith as KCICAI successfully concluded its highly anticipated 4th edition of Cricket Tournament on 1 March 2024 at Boulevard Cricket Ground, Salmiya, Kuwait.
The tournament witnessed intense matches, heart-stopping moments, where the participating teams battled fiercely, showcasing their dedication and passion for the sport, making every match a spectacle to behold.
Four teams registered for the tournament, namely ‘Stars and Strikers’, ‘CA Super Strikers’ ‘The Lightning Legends’ and ‘KCICAI Warriors’.
The first match was played between ‘Stars and Strikers’ and ‘CA Super Strikers’. CA Super Strikers won by 5 balls and CA Dhruv Sharma was declared the man of the match. The second match was played between ‘The Lightning Legends’ and ‘KCICAI Warriors’. The Lightning Legends emerged victorious and CA Mohammed Dalal was declared the Man of the Match The third match was played between ‘KCICAI Warriors’ and ‘Stars and Strikers’. KCICAI Warriors won comfortably for 3rd Place and CA Ravi Nagar was declared the Man of the Match.
After a series of exhilarating encounters, the grand finale culminated in a showdown between The Lightning Legends (Captain - CA Harish Thakor) and CA Super Strikers (Captain - CA Dhruv Sharma). Both teams displayed remarkable resilience and determination, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats until the last ball was bowled. In a nail-biting finish, The Lightning Legends emerged as the worthy champions, displaying exceptional teamwork, skill, and strategic prowess throughout the tournament. Their victory was a testament to their unwavering commitment and dedication to the sport. CA Rehbar Siamwala was awarded the Man of the Match for his all round performance in finals. CA Ravi Nagar was declared as the Man of the Series for his all round performance in all matches.
Apart from the thrilling on-field action, the tournament also provided a platform for camaraderie and fostering new friendships among players and fans. Spectators were treated to a memorable experience, cheering their favorite teams and players with unbridled enthusiasm. The success of the tournament would not have been possible without the relentless efforts and meticulous planning of the organizing committee and the dedication of the players.
As the curtains draw to a close on yet another exhilarating cricketing extravaganza, KCICAI extends its heartfelt gratitude to our Event Sponsor - Jazeera Airways. We would also like to thank our Annual Sponsors- Al Mulla Exchange and NBK. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making the tournament a resounding success. We look forward to continued support and participation in future editions.
Entire event was live streamed on YouTube along with live commentary and presentation ceremony by Ben Creations and can be viewed through link below- https://www.youtube.com/live/PUrllfgYubE?feature=shared