Okhla Fighters XI defeated Royal Achievers to clinch the title of Strategien Weekend Special (Season-1) champions at a T-20 match held in Noida recently.
Okhla Fighters XI dominated the final, winning the match convincingly by 8 wickets.
The final match was part of a corporate cricket tournament organised by the Strategien Group, bringing together teams from across the corporate world for an action-packed weekend of cricketing excitement.
After winning the toss, Royal Achievers opted to bat first but struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined bowling attack. Ahmed was the standout performer with the ball, wreaking havoc with his pace and variations. In his 4-over spell, he conceded just 24 runs and picked up 3 crucial wickets. His accuracy and control kept the Royal Achievers under constant pressure, restricting them to a modest total of 96/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing the target proved to be a walk in the park for Okhla Fighters XI. From the very first ball, their batters played with confidence, and an emphatic win seemed inevitable.
While Ahmed starred with the ball, it was Syed Asif Iqbal who led the charge with the bat. He pulverised the opposition’s bowling attack, scoring a commanding 55 off 40 balls, including 4 boundaries and 3 towering sixes. His performance earned him the Best Batter award and was instrumental in sealing the victory for his team.
Thanks to his stellar performance — and valuable contributions from other batters — Okhla Fighters XI comfortably chased down the target in just 12.4 overs, finishing the match in style.
The Strategien Weekend Special (Season-1) was more than just a tournament — it was a celebration of cricket that fostered camaraderie and competitive spirit among corporate professionals.
Final scorecard:
• Royal Achievers: 96/9 (20 overs)
• Okhla Fighters XI: 97/2 (12.4 overs)
Champions: Okhla Fighters XI (won by 8 wickets)
Player of the Match (Batting): Syed Asif Iqbal (55* off 40 balls)
Player of the Match (Bowling): Ahmed (4-0-24-3)
