Kupwara: The final match of the Kamraj Cricket Tournament 2024 witnessed a thrilling contest between Kupwara Range and Kamraj Division Team. Kupwara Range, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, posted a formidable total of 104 runs in 12 overs.
The innings was spearheaded by the openers, with Mushtaq Ahmad Dentoo scoring a brisk 42 runs and Suhail Ahmad War contributing a valuable 45 runs. Their partnership set a strong foundation for Kupwara Range, ensuring a challenging target for the Kamraj Division Team.
In response, the Kamraj Division Team struggled to keep up with the required run rate and ultimately fell short by 24 runs. The bowling attack of Kupwara Range was led by Mushtaq Ahmad Dentoo, who took 3 crucial wickets. Manzoor Ahmad Bhat supported well with 2 wickets, while Suhail Ahmad War and Farooq Ahmad Dar also chipped in with vital breakthroughs.
The Chief Guest for the event, DFO Kamraj Anurag Arya IFS, along with Range Officer Kupwara Faizan Ahmad and BO HQ Nazir Ahmad Mir, graced the occasion and congratulated the teams for their spirited performances.
Suhail Ahmad War was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance, while Mushtaq Ahmad Dentoo was awarded Man of the Tournament for his consistent contributions throughout the tournament.
During the presentation ceremony, DFO Kamraj Anurag Arya IFS announced that Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara will hold trial sessions for players to participate in circle-level tournaments, aiming to foster and promote cricket talent in the region.
This final match highlighted the competitive spirit and talent present in the region, promising a bright future for local cricket enthusiasts.
