Thursday 06 / March / 2025
Muscat – Renaissance Cricket Team emerged victorious in the inaugural edition of the prestigious OC 2-Day Tournament, showcasing resilience, skill, and tactical brilliance to claim the championship title. The tournament, a marquee event in Oman’s domestic cricket calendar with prize money of OMR 1000 announced for the first time, witnessed four of the top teams of the Premier Division battling over two rounds of league matches to claim title, reaffirming the nation’s growing cricketing standards.
The OC 2-Day Tournament, known for its elongated format, tested the endurance and strategic depth of participating teams. The event brought together Oman’s first division cricketers, providing them with the platform to adapt to the longer format and hone their techniques.
Renaissance Cricket team claimed the title by bagging 22 points with 4 clean wins and 2 ties, while Muscat CT ended up on No.2 with 14 points winning 2 matches. Majees CT and IAS CT were the other participating teams.
Steven Thomas, CEO – Renaissance Group and Chef de Mission for Renaissance Cricket, reflecting on the teams performance said, “I am thrilled that our Renaissance team has won the inaugural 2-Day tournament. It was another fantastic event organized by Oman Cricket and we congratulate all the teams, players, officials, support staff and organizers involved. Our boys are worthy champions and I am incredibly proud of them.”
Sufyan Mehmood, Captain of the Renaissance team, said “It’s a great feeling to win the inaugural edition of the 2-day tournament and this is the first time we have won a premier division title, thus it makes the championship merrier for us. The credit goes to the boys to execute their skills, in every situation and session of play. I would like to thank the support of our management to back us and help us achieve this feat. I would also thank and appreciate Oman Cricket for another successful event which reflected the growth of the game in the country.”
Duleep Mendis, Chief Development Officer – Oman Cricket, said “The inaugural OC 2-Day Tournament played a vital role in further strengthening the domestic cricket structure in Oman. By encouraging players to develop patience, game awareness, and adaptability, it enables to the players to play extended hours of cricket, which eventually helps in better performance in the 50-over cricket, which is one of the key areas of focus for Oman Cricket. Oman Cricket remains committed to nurturing talent and providing competitive platforms that elevate the standard of Cricket. The tournament not only enhances players’ skill sets but also lays the foundation for future success.”
With Renaissance Cricket setting a new benchmark for excellence, the OC 2-Day Tournament will continue to be a cornerstone of Oman’s cricketing calendar. As the sport flourishes in the Sultanate, such tournaments will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of cricketers, paving the way for greater achievements on the global stage.
