In the starting, Al Mata Engineering set a margin of 116 runs for their opponent team Zawawi Powertech, but in an fascinating match, Zawawi Powertech overcame this target and defeated Al Mata by four wickets in 19 overs. Although Powertech at a single stage lost the handle of the game, but they progressively came into their complete strength and presented their very best game.
At a single stage, Powertech was 48 runs for six wickets, but with a steady and cautious game their regained self-assurance and their outstanding batsmen Mandy and Mohan took them to an fascinating victory. Mujahid and Mohan umpired this fascinating tournament. The award ceremony will be carried out in a befitting manner as quickly as all game events are completed, when the outstanding sportsmen of each Oman and India will be honoured, as announced by T Bhaskaran, convener of the Malayalam Wing of Indian Social Club. A total of 16 teams in Oman participated in the Oman India Sports Meet Cricket tournaments, in which 4 have been Omani teams. Omani team OCT Seeb played really nicely but they lost to Al Mata Engineering in semi final.
Ahmed Jadhamy, director of Sports from Ministry of Sports Oman, and Dad Mohammed al Balushi, board member, Oman Cricket Academy, have been the guests of honour. Both Jadhamy and Balushi thanked the teams for their participation and expressed gratitude for organising such tournaments in Oman.
Information Source: Muscat Daily