The Keli Cultural Forum Sulai Area successfully hosted the 2nd TST Cup Cricket Tournament, which concluded with a high-voltage final at Texa Flood Light Stadium.

The Ratnagiri Royals emerged as champions after defeating Travancore CC by 7 runs in a nail-biting match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats till the last ball.

The month-long tournament saw 14 teams competing fiercely for the coveted trophy. In the final, Ratnagiri Royals posted 98 runs in 10 overs, while Travancore CC fell short, scoring 91/7 in 10 overs.

The semifinals had earlier seen Travancore CC overcome Rockstars and Ratnagiri Royals beat Ustad XI to reach the grand finale.

🏅 Individual Awards:

• Best Player & Best Batsman: Junaid (Ratnagiri Royals)

• Best Bowler: Taufiq (Ratnagiri Royals)

• Final Match Man of the Match: Alfarose Vadkkar

• Semifinal Best Players: Junaid (Ratnagiri Royals), Sia TC (Travancore CC)

The award ceremony was graced by several dignitaries, including Keli leaders, sponsors, and community representatives. Winners received trophies, cash prizes, and medals, while the runners-up, Travancore CC, were also honored.

The tournament stood out not just for its sportsmanship and competitive spirit, but also for the vibrant crowd support and live commentary by Arfat Manjeshwar, which added extra energy to the event.

Organizers, committee members, and volunteers were widely appreciated for the smooth conduct of the tournament, making the TST Cup 2025 a grand success.