The Inter-church CSI UAE Youth Cricket tournament for the year 2025, under the leadership of the CSI UAE Youth Movement, was conducted on Saturday, 8th November at the MCC Ground, Ajman. The event was hosted by the UAE Youth Committee. The Youth members of the parishes of Abu-Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah along with the good crowd support from all the parishes, actively participated in the tournament. There were a total of 5 matches played which included the plate matches, eliminators, and the finals.
By the grace of God, the CSI Parish Dubai Team emerged as the champions of the 2025 edition winning by 27 runs. The CSI Parish Sharjah Team were the runners-up and the CSI Parish Abu Dhabi became the second-runners up of the tournament.
The CSI Parish Dubai team members were Sunny Job David (Captain), Titty Philip Mathew (Vice Captain), Binu Sam, Shelly George P., Darvin K Baby, Arun John Thomas, Terry Verghese Mathew, Sachin Saji Mathew, Nirmal Jonas Manohar, Jacob P Baby, Joseph Thomas Callelil, Rintu Philip George, Thomas Aaron Cherian, Anish George, Bibin Mathew , Vineeth Mathew and Rijin John Alexander.
Man of the Match : Nirmal Jonas Manohar & Joseph Thomas Callelil
Best Bowler of the Series : Bibin Mathew
Final Match Scorecard :
CSI Parish Dubai 107/2 (8.0 Overs)
CSI Parish Sharjah 80/2 (8.0 Overs)
Mr. Varsha Babu (former under 19 Kerala Team member) and Mr. Ajith, were the umpires, this year.
The Vicars of the UAE CSI Parishes, Rev. Raju Jacob (Dubai), Rev. Sunilraj Philip (Sharjah), Rev. Charles M. Jeril (Jebel Ali) and Rev. Biju Kunjummen (Abu Dhabi) were present, and gave necessary guidance for the tournament. The event was coordinated by Mr. Lipin Punnoose Idicula (Convenor) and ended at 6 pm with the Award ceremony and closing prayer by Rev. Sunil Raj Philip.
Hearty congratulations to all the players.
Highlights of the event are available here : https://www.csidubai.com/gallery/86/csi-uae-youth-movement-cricket-tournament-2025