Participants pose with officials after the closing ceremony.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 25: Under the banner of Youth Wing – Islamic Education Committee (IEC) Kuwait, the 7th Annual Tape Ball Cricket Tournament 2025 concluded in a highly organized and exciting manner at the Farwaniya Cricket Ground. The tournament saw 16 teams competing across four groups, showcasing discipline, sportsmanship, and fierce competition.

Champions: Silvey Strikers

The Silvey Strikers emerged as the champions, delivering stellar performances throughout the tournament.

The tournament began with a dignified ceremony attended by Youth Wing IEC officials, distinguished guests, and team captains. The event opened with a recitation of the Holy Quran and a prayer. Players were encouraged to uphold fair play, positivity, and brotherhood during the matches.

League Matches

Eight thrilling league matches energised spectators:

• APD vs Dandies Eleven

•Pak Shaheen vs Silvey Strikers

•PK Tigers vs Pak Warriors

•Jubilee Eleven vs Ansar Eleven

•Fighter Eleven vs Telly Rangers

•Fayaz Eleven vs Manqaf Eleven

• BPCC vs Friends Eleven

•Farwaniya Falcons vs Hadiqa Eleven

All matches featured competitive gameplay and outstanding performances, earning appreciation from the crowd.

Quarter Finals

Four intense quarter-final matches were played:

• Silvey Strikers vs APD

•Pak Warriors vs Ansar Eleven

•Telly Rangers vs Fayaz Eleven

•BPCC vs Farwaniya Falcons

Teams displayed remarkable teamwork, fitness, and skill.

Semi Finals

Semi Final 1: Silvey Strikers vs Pak Warriors

Silvey Strikers scored 144/6 in 8 overs.

Pak Warriors failed to chase the target.

Man of the Match: Bilal Tahir (Silvey Strikers) for excellent batting.

Semi Final 2: Telly Rangers vs BPCC

Telly Rangers posted 159/3 in 8 overs.

BPCC could not reach the target.

Man of the Match: Atif Mazhar (Telly Rangers) for an all-round performance.

Final Match: Silvey Strikers vs Telly Rangers

Silvey Strikers won the toss and invited Telly Rangers to bat.

Telly Rangers scored 93/5 in 8 overs.

Silvey Strikers chased the target in 5 overs with 2 wickets down.

Man of the Match: Haider (Silvey Strikers) for outstanding batting and bowling.

Silvey Strikers were crowned champions with a flawless performance.

Awards

Champion Trophy: Silvey Strikers

Runners-up: Telly Rangers

Man of the Match Awards

Best Batsman & Best Bowler Medals

Special Shields: Abdullah Sharif & Faisal Kayani for outstanding event organisation

The tournament aimed to guide youth toward healthy and positive activities, while promoting teamwork, discipline, brotherhood, and unity. Youth Wing IEC Kuwait demonstrated its ongoing commitment to constructive engagement and leadership for the community’s youth.

The event concluded with a prayer led by Athar Makhdoom, General Secretary of IEC. The IEC media team provided professional-level live coverage throughout the tournament, marking it a resounding success.