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Express Tribune
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Bheda Tigers win KPL title in style
Man of the Final Rizwan Mahmood receives his award from MQM Deputy Convener and MNA Dr Farooq Sattar as the chief guest. PHOTO: KPL A match winning all- round performance by first class cricketer Rizwan Mahmood guided Bheda Tigers (BT) to a 7-wicket victory over Defending Champion Tanger Star in the final of the Khatri Premier league season 3 Floodlight T-20 cricket at Historic Asghar Ali shah Stadium here on Sunday night. Batting first, Tanger Star reached 157-6 in their 20 overs against tight bowling, intelligently utilized by Bheda Tigers skipper Imran Churi, the loving personality of Muslim Khatri community. Upcoming talented batter of Muslim Khatri community Mohammed Asad was the top scorer with a 29 -ball unbeaten knock of 46 that included two boundaries and four sixes. Khurram Manzoor struggled to make 41 from 41 deliveries with one four and two sixes while Usman Khan hit an 18. Rizwan Mahmoud bagged 2-18, and Owais Jamali 2-35. Bheda Tiger's response to the chase was shaky when in form opener Mohammad Afzal departed on first ball of duck. But the arrival of the experienced Rizwan Mahmood eased the tension in the Bheda dugout as the right-hander simply toyed with the Tanger Star bowlers to slam four boundaries and three six in a dazzling innings of 50 off 33 . Afnan Khan made 28 off 14 balls with two fours and brace of Sixes. Rizwan was deserving recipient of the Rs 5,000 man-of-the-match prize at the presentation ceremony which was graced by Deputy convener MQM and MNA Dr Farooq Sattar who was the chief guest. Also present were MPA Jamal Ahmed and Kamran Ahmed, District sports officer Government of Sindh Hajra Nawab, Abdul Kareem Niazi, Tournament Chairman Irfan Zeri, Tournament secretary Sadiq Khatri. A delighted Bheda Tigers skipper Imran Churi received the winners' trophy along with Rs 200,000 awarded to the champions. The captain of Tanger Star Haroon Tara collected the runners-up trophy and Rs100,000. Muzzamil Sonija was the player-of-the-tournament from Khatri community and received a motorbike while Abdullah Fazal won the Man of the Tournament award which was also a motorbike.
Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Seven teams to compete in KPL three
The drafting ceremony of Khatri Premier League (KPL) Season 3 Organized by the Muslim Khatri community, was successfully held on Thursday night at Zarritta Banquet Hall, North Karachi, in a spectacular and colorful event. Following the grand success of KPL season 2, season 3 will officially kick off on July 8, with the defending champions Tunger Stars facing Dhanday Fighters in the opening match. The remaining league matches will be played under floodlights at Asghar Ali Shah Stadium starting July 9, 2025, and the final is scheduled for August 2. The chief guest, legendary Test cricketer and hero of Bangalore Tauseef Ahmed, addressed the gathering and said, "From trials onward, I am with you. There is immense talent among the players of the Khatri community. I hope that many youth will rise and bring pride to their city and country. I congratulate the Muslim Khatri community and the organizers for conducting such a successful drafting ceremony for KPL Season 3." Tournament Secretary Sadiq Khatri presented details of the upcoming season, revealing that seven franchise teams will participate, including two new teams: Dhanday Fighters and Wada Hunters. He warmly welcomed both new teams to the KPL family. The participating teams are: Soneja Soldiers, Bheja Tigers, Bachza Warriors, Dhaza Dabang, Dhanday Fighters (new), Wada Hunters (new). Tunger Stars will be the defending champions. Sadiq thanked the chief guest, franchise owners, and sponsors for their support. He also announced that the winning team will receive a trophy and a cash prize of PKR 200,000, while the runner-up will get a trophy and PKR 100,000, along with other awards. The event was hosted by Pakistan's renowned anchor and host Naseem Rajput.
