Affan Wani’s four-wicket haul and Sarsheel’s explosive 86-run innings powered Batwara Sports Club and Muraad’s 7th Street Srinagar to dominant semifinal victories at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, setting up an exciting final clash in the 3rd Edition CRPF Cup 2025.

Semi-final 1: Muraad’s 7th Street vs The Real Sultan Sumerbugh

Muraad’s 7th Street Srinagar posted an imposing 220/5 in 20 overs before restricting The Real Sultan Sumerbugh to 153, winning comfortably by 67 runs. Sarsheel was named Player of the Match for his blistering 86 off 44 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes, laying the foundation for his team’s commanding total.

Semi-final 2: MLA Gymkhana vs Batwara Sports Club

In the second semifinal, Batwara Sports Club successfully chased MLA Gymkhana Budgam’s 87-run target, reaching 90/7 in just 12.1 overs to seal a 3-wicket win. Affan Wani was awarded Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance, scoring 12 runs off 16 balls and taking 4 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs, effectively dismantling the opposition’s innings.
With both semifinals concluded in emphatic fashion, Muraad’s 7th Street Srinagar and Batwara Sports Club will lock horns in the grand finale on November 28 at the iconic Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium. The championship clash is expected to attract a large crowd of cricket enthusiasts from across the valley.