Christ the King 11 claim CRYA Cricket Premier League 2025 title in thrilling final in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: After a month of intense action and fierce competition, Christ the King 11 triumphed in the final of the CRYA Cricket Premier League 2025, defeating Blessed Challengers to claim the title. The final, held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, was the culmination of a thrilling tournament that saw remarkable performances from players across the city.
In the lead-up to the final, Blessed Challengers sealed their spot after defeating Design Walls in a closely contested semifinal, while Christ the King 11 made their way into the final by overcoming Rayolina Champions. The final clash was an exciting contest, with Christ the King 11 emerging victorious and Blessed Challengers finishing as runners-up.
Kranthi Reddy was the standout performer with the bat, taking home the title of the tournament's top scorer, while Thumma Srujan Reddy claimed the honor of being the highest wicket-taker.
The final match was attended by CRYA President Gopu Shashi Kiran Reddy, along with sponsors Aduri Abhinav Showreddy and Gurram Sandeep, who were on hand to congratulate the winners.
Speaking with Hyderabad Mail, CRYA organizer Allam Nithin Reddy expressed his pride in the tournament's success: "The level of excitement and talent on display throughout the tournament was exceptional. It was a thrilling final, and we are grateful for the tremendous support from the community."
The CRYA Cricket Premier League 2025 featured 10 teams, each competing in a league format before progressing to the knockout stages. The teams, with their respective owners and captains, were:
• Blessed Challengers (Owner: Thumma Joseph Sravan, Captain: Shamala Dheeraj)
• Design Walls (Owner: Thumma Sreekanth, Captain: Ambati Bala)
• Christ the King 11 (Owner: Bonam Sujith, Captain: Bonam Sujith)
• ELEV8EDGE (Owner: Boyapati Vinay, Captain: Thumma Manoj)
• Guardian Angels (Owner: TBR Manoj, Captain: Gali Sudheer)
• Holy Hitters (Owner: Kiran Thumma, Captain: Thumma Vishal)
• Brave Spirits (Owner: Boyapati Sandeep, Captain: Mahesh)
• AB's Predators (Owners: Kolli Bharath, Kolli Sharath, Kolli Akhil, Captain: Vinod)
• Rayolina Champions (Owner: Golamari Anthony Reddy, Captain: Kishore)
• Dhatri Dragons (Owner: L. Rajesh, Captain: L. Rajesh)
The tournament's auction, held on January 9, saw varying player bids, with the highest reaching 25,000 rupees and the lowest at 2,000 rupees. The format of the tournament mirrored the excitement of professional leagues, with a focus on creating a competitive yet community-driven atmosphere.
The growing popularity of cricket in Hyderabad has been a major factor in the success of the CRYA Cricket Premier League. With more young players taking an interest in the sport, the future looks bright for cricket in the city, and the 2025 edition has certainly laid a solid foundation for years to come.
