Kuwait's Commercial Bank Triumphs in KBC T20 Tournament 2024-2025
Let's Dish the Tea on the Exciting KBC T20 2024-25!
The KBC T20 2024-25 wrapped up with a bang, and who better to snatch the trophy than the Commercial Bank of Kuwait! They nailed it against Burgan Bank in a heart-stopping Cup Final.
Attended by bigwigs like Abu Ali from KBC, Mr. Munaf Tisekar, the corporate head, and more, this grand event was a sight to behold. The finale showed off some serious cricketing skills and sportsmanship, with Mr. Yusuf Mohsin and Mr. Othman Al Rasheed from Commercial Bank's Corporate Communications cheering them on.
The Thrilling Cup Final:
Commercial Bank of Kuwait put up one heck of a score - a colossal 212/7 in just 20 overs! Star player, Nithin Saldhana, stole the spotlight with his stellar century of 100 runs, smashed in 54 balls, packing in 8 fours and 7 massive sixes! Now, that's some firepower!
Although Burgan Bank fought valiantly, ending their chase at 207/6, it wasn't enough. With the final over looming and 7 runs needed, it took some steel nerves from Jiss Jacob to concede just a single run, securing a dramatic 5-run victory for the Commercial Bank of Kuwait.
Plate Final Heroics:
In the Plate Final, Boubyan Bank ruled supreme. They chased down Gulf Bank's 107 with ease, and Hisham Mirza stole the show with a fantastic all-around performance of 3/15 in 4 overs and an unbeaten 45 off 22 balls, packing 7 fours and 2 sixes! He was crowned Player of the Plate Final.
Tournament Still Rollin':- Best Batter: Mohammad Sohel (Warba Bank) with 218 runs.- Best Bowler: Nabeel Ghafoor (Kuwait Finance House) with 8 wickets.- Cup Winner: Commercial Bank of Kuwait.- Plate Winner: Boubyan Bank
This tournament was a celebration of talent, teamwork, and corporate camaraderie, spotlighting the growing impact of cricket within Kuwait's banking community. Now, who's ready for the next round? Strap in, folks, because things are heating up!
The thrilling Cup Final witnessed a significant display of finance and banking-and-insurance industries' influence, with the Commercial Bank of Kuwareith dominating the competition, showcasing their impressive financial strength. Meanwhile, sportsmanship and talent were on full display throughout the tournament, particularly in the Plate Final where Boubyan Bank's Hisham Mirza displayed his expertise in both bowling and batting, earning him the Player of the Plate Final title.
