Closing Ceremony held for the 9th IBA Staff and Faculty Cricket Tournament 2023

November 22, 2023: Department of Sports and Community Engagement at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi successfully concluded the 9th IBA Staff and Faculty Cricket Tournament at the Main Campus. The final match showcased a thrilling competition between IBA Faculty and Finance United, with Finance United emerging as the champions for the second consecutive year, winning by 29 runs. The Registrar XI secured 3rd position by defeating the Internal Audit team by 25 runs.

The closing ceremony was attended by Asim Butt, Senior Vice President & Area Manager Sader Zone, Meezan Bank Limited; Naseem Rajput, Sports Journalist & Analyst; and Syed Fahad Javed, Head, IBA Procurement Department. The distinguished guests presented the prizes to the teams and outstanding performers. Muhammad Waqas from Finance United was adjudged 'Man of the Match' in the final game and was also named player of the tournament.

Sami Ullah Khan from Finance United was declared as the best bowler of the tournament. He took 14 wickets in 6 matches with an average of 5.36. Mustafa Manzoor from the same team was recognized as the batsman of the tournament who scored 279 runs in 6 innings with an average of 69.75 and strike rate of 273.53. Tahir Naeem from the Internal Audit team was recognized as the fielder of the tournament with 10 dismissals.

Overall, the tournament proved to be an exciting event for the staff and Faculty of IBA, providing them with an opportunity to engage in healthy physical activity.

This tournament was co-sponsored by Meezan Bank, Nestle and Sportics.