MEMBERS of the UK’s Largest Muslim Youth group, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYAA) took part in their annual national cricket tournament in Yorkshire at the end of last month, with the final held in Bradford.

Eighteen teams attended, representing their respective regions from across the country by showcasing their cricketing prowess over the two-day tournament.

The matches unfolded across 10 separate cricket pitches around Yorkshire, ensuring a seamless experience for both players and spectators.

And it was Esholt Cricket ground that had the honour of hosting the 15-overs-a-side final.

Muqami were the first team to reach the showpiece, edging out Fazal Mosque by two runs in the last-four.

Reigning champions Baitul Futuh comfortably beat West Midlands by 37 runs in their semi-final, and were hot favourites to retain their title.

But having won it in 2022 and 2023, they failed to make it a hat-trick at Esholt, as Muqami stunned them by seven wickets in the final.

Nauman Ahmed Rafique bowled brilliantly to take 2-19 from his three overs, but Baitul Futuh still racked up a challenging 151-6 batting first.

But Muqami opener Mudassar Dogar was not fazed, and he blitzed a stunning 87 from just 46 balls, as his side won the game with an over to spare.