Qatar: The Udupi Premier League Season 1, organized by Udupi Restaurant Qatar in association with Smart Cricketers Qatar, concluded with a grand closing ceremony. The tournament, featuring ten auction-based teams of Karnataka players residing in Qatar, culminated in a thrilling finale.
Team Udupi Legends, owned by Faisal G and captained by Imran Shirva, emerged as champions, while Team Royal Qatar, owned by Sheikh Mainuddin and led by Parvez (Pajju), secured the runner-up position.
The tournament paid homage to notable players such as Imran Koteshwara, Abdul Rauf, Imran Shirva, Deekshit Alva, Parvez (Pajju), Abdul Sathar, Suhel Billi, Abdul Salam Mohammad Sheikh, and Mirza Khaleel for their dedication and contributions to cricket in Qatar.
Awards to Best Performing Players
- Final Match Man of the Match: Safan Pathan
- Man of the Series (Most Valuable Player): Nizar Arekkal
- Best Batsman: Abdul Rauf
- Best Bowler: Mohammad Rabeez
- Best Fielder: Farhan Shirva
- Best Wicket Keeper: Abdul Vaheed
The opening ceremony, held on June 19, 2024, was inaugurated by Deepak Shetty and Abdul Khader. The closing ceremony saw the presence of distinguished guests including Faisal G, Musthafa G, Mohammed Junaid of Udupi Restaurant Qatar, and Asmath Ali, Abdul Shukur, and Mohammad Thoufiq from Smart Cricketers Qatar, along with Akshaya Acharya.