JIZAN: Pak National defeated Al-Dhabia Cricket Club by 61 runs to win the final of

Jizan MoneyGram cricket league organized by the Jizan Region Cricket Association.

Pak National batted first and piled up 192 runs through Tahir Mushtaq (52), Mohsin (20), skipper Shahid (56) and Aadil (57 not out off 14 balls). Al Dhabia in reply managed 131 runs. Mohammed Asif grabbed 5 for 42 wrecked through the rival batting order. He was well supported by Tahir Mushtaq who bagged 3 wickets.

Qasim Naqwi and Rahat Ali Choudhry were the chief guests. Guests of honor included, Dr. Abdulghani, Mohammed Shaikh Al Harbi, Mohammed Ather, Mohammed Afzal, Amanullah, Rafaqat Ali, Abdul Jabbar, Duncan Proze, Syed Basheer Hussain, Imtiyaz, Mujahid, Tauseef, Choudhry Ashraf and other dignitaries from Jizan. Qasim Naqwi was all praise for the Jizan Cricket Association for promoting the game in the region.

Pak National were awarded with a cash prize of SR 2000 and the winning trophy. The runner-up were received SR 1500 and trophy. Tahir Mushataq got the Best Batsman award, Mohammed Irshad the Best Bowler and Aqeel Pervaiz Man-of-the-Tournament.

The losing semifinalists were given special prizes. Man-of-the-Match awards were distributed for the matches played during the tourney. Teams that took part were presented with shields. Liyaqat Ali and Mujahid Hussain honored.