Peerzada Zubair
Kupwara : In a series of measures being undertaken for the AWAM to invite & bring them to the folds of main stream, Indian Army had organised a cricket tournament, Machhal Premier League 2022 at T-Sunt Payeen in which four teams viz. Dudi Daredevils,
Thalli Tigers, Khanbal Knights & T-Sunt Titans participated.
The tournament was conducted on a knock out basis in which four teams
played against each other as per draw of lots. On 15 May 2022, after tough & nail
biting matches to reach more closer to the winners’ trophy, two teams viz Dudi
Daredevils & Khanbal Knights qualified for finals.
The tournament was organised in the lines of IPL, with rules / regulations as per the extant format. Each team played for 12 overs on the pitch prepared alongside beautiful Machhal Nar.
The youth of the village took part in the tournament with great zeal & enthusiasm, be it players or viewers. Similarly, Jan Gan Man in the beginning & Bharat Mata Ki Jai in the end of matches echoed through the valley.
The teams were provided with the kit to play the matches. The villagers / locals appreciated the effort of Indian Army & praised the level of professionalism during the conduct of this magnificent tournament.
In finals, Dudi Daredevils won against Khanbal Knights by 15 runs after a
scintillating, adrenaline gushing & an amazing match, indeed it was befitting a final.
The winner & runners up teams were presented Golden & Silver Trophies
respectively. All the players of finalist teams were felicitated with medals & kits.
