MUSCAT– Renaissance Cricket Team claimed the 3rd position in the Premier Division powered by Muscat Pharmacy of the Oman Cricket Domestic League 2022-23. Renaissance defeated Yalla Shabab by 4 wickets in the 3rd position match where Yalla Shabab batting first scored only 149/10 in 38.4 overs chased down by Renaissance scoring 152/6 in 32.5 overs. Imran Ali’s 4/24 and Hammad Mirza’s 38 of 46 balls was the key catalyst to its victory.

Through the season, Hammad Mirza was the best batter for Renaissance to notch 320 runs in 13 innings at an average of close to 25 followed by Shubo Pal scoring 265 runs in 12 innings. Bilal Muhammed was Renaissance’s key armer leading its pace attack picking 15 wickets in 9 innings followed by Fawad Ali claiming 11 scalps in 10 innings.
Nisal Fernando , Head Coach of the Renaissance Cricket Team , delighted on the victory , said, “This is the second consecutive year that we have finished among the top three. The boys worked very hard throughout the season, and I am thrilled at the outcome. I attribute this success to team discipline and mentorship from senior players. Renaissance performed brilliantly this season, putting up a good fight against tougher teams and snatching key game by the slimmest of margins. The next Premier Division season will be even tougher, but we will be going into it well-prepared and with the experience of having played all formats in 2022-23. My team and I thank the Renaissance management and colleagues across all departments for their support. A word of thanks also goes out to Mr. Duleep Mendis, the Oman Cricket Board and it’s staff, ground staff and to all competing teams for pushing us to deliver beyond our own expectations.”

Renaissance won 3 out of their 7 games in the initial round of the Premier Division positioned at number 4 and qualifying for the Super League. Although, Renaissance lost all it’s games in the Super League, they did not disappoint playing competitive cricket and giving an cutting edge to the teams before winning the position match.