Kangan hosts first-ever day-night cricket tournament under floodlights

Kangan Oct 25: Sports enthusiasts in Kangan witnessed a historic moment Sunday evening as the first-ever Day-Night Cricket Tournament successfully concluded at the local Sheikh Ul Alam sports ground here. The electrifying finale drew hundreds of passionate spectators who braved the evening chill to witness a thrilling display of bat and ball under newly installed floodlights. The first ever ‘ Kangan Historic Night Cup’ cricket tournament was organised by the Kangan Cricket Board in which sixteen teams participated. The final match was played between 11 Friends Kangan and the Kunmulla Titans. Eleven Friends Kangan won the toss and opted to bat first. They were bundled out in 16 overs and scored 140 runs. Kunmulla Titans had to face a target of 141 runs in 20 overs. The Kunmulla Titans were yet to bat at the time of filing this report. Organised to promote local athletic talent and provide youth with a vibrant platform during the autumn season, the tournament saw enthusiastic participation from teams across the region over the past week. Players showcased exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and resilience, adapting brilliantly to the unique challenges of playing under lights. "This tournament marks a new dawn for sports in Kangan," said Mohammad Ashraf , Chairman of the Kangan Cricket Board. "Hosting matches under floodlights has been a long-standing dream for our local youth, and seeing it come to life with such massive community support is truly rewarding."