A group of Hyderabad cricketers formed a new forum called HCF (Hyderabad Community Forum), which is led by Aijaz Ahmed Khan, Haroon Abdullah Bin Mahfooz, Syed Ashfaq Hussain, Talha Qulani, Jaweed Ahmed, Anwar Ahmed Khan, Zahid Khan, Rafiullah, Ahmed Abdul Rahman and Muzammil Riyaz.

They have started their activity with a cricket festival match between the best players who are playing under the banner of JCA. After this cricket festival match, it will be followed by other activities, such as social and community welfare service among the Indian community in general and Hyderabad community in particular. A festival cricket match was played featuring the best players of Hyderabad for Hyderabad Strikers-XI and Hyderabad Warriors-XI.

Match summary:

Hyderabad Strikers won the toss & decided to bat first.They made 194 for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs against Hyderabad Warriors-XI. The Hyderabad strikers opening batsman Jaweed Ahmed displayed superb knock of 64 runs of just 25 balls, in his inning he played some outstanding shots all over the ground. He hit three huge 6 Sixes and 7 fours, Syed Mohammed Afroz well known hard hitting batsman got out in the early stage unfortunately for 25 runs. Skipper Anwar Khan took the charge and played sensible inning and scored 21. Later Wasi hit a quick fire 36 runs and left handed stylish batsman Abdul Quddus remain unbeaten on 28. Veteran leg spinner Ishaque took 3 wickets, fast bowler Irfan got two wickets while Wajid Samdani, Hamed & Faheem Pasha got one wicket each.

In reply, Hyderabad Warriors started their inning in full swing skipper Talha Qulani known as King of the hard ball started hitting from the first ball but unlucky to get out quickly as Afroz took a catch at the boundary. Irfan joined Wajid Samdani and they both played fearless and started hitting all over the ground and reached 70 Runs in five overs. Irfan made 35 before he got trapped by Abdul Quddus & Wajid Samdani remain unbeaten on 26 runs but unfortunately heavy sandstorm made he visibility zero and the match was stopped.

Later the umpires and the management of Hyderabad Champions Trophy declared both the teams as joint winners of this festival match. There was a prize distribution function held in a local restaurant in Jeddah. The winner’s cup wasshared by both team captains. LG presented product giveaways, USB and perfume for the individual players and the organizers. T-Shirts of Linc & Pens courtesy of Saam Stationary, soft drinks and water from Pepsi and other individual prizes were given way. The organizing committee headed by Syed Ashfaq Hussain from ACE Travels & Tours had arranged for the champion trophy.

In the history of Jeddah cricket it has never happened until now that all players from the Hyderabad community played together in one match and it was very healthy cricketing atmosphere. Everyone involved in this event were appreciated. Capping the day was the prize distribution ceremony.