ALLIANCE Caravans reaffirmed their dominance in Tanzania's club cricket, lifting the Petrofuel TCA Caravans Cup 2025 silverware after garnering a comprehensive 51-run victory over RAAH Upanga Club in the grand finale in Dar es Salaam last weekend.

Winning the toss, Alliance Caravans elected to bat first and posted a competitive 158/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Amal Rajeevan (29 off 19) gave a brisk start before contributions from Jitin Pratap Singh (24) and Kassim Nassoro (27) steadied the innings.

The real fireworks came from Akhil Anil, whose unbeaten 32 off just 16 deliveries — laced with three towering sixes — provided the perfect late-innings flourish. RAAH Upanga’s Sanjay Bom (2/34) and Asuri Rajendra (3/34) were the pick of the bowlers.

In response, RAAH Upanga Club’s cricketers never quite found their rhythm, losing wickets at regular intervals.

The chase began dramatically with a spectacular catch by Karthik Nair at point, setting the tone for the innings.

The Caravans’ fielders were electric throughout, pulling off sharp stops, run-outs, and catches that kept constant pressure on the opposition. Jatin Darji fought hard with 29 runs, but the Caravans’ bowling unit maintained relentless pressure.

Karthik Nair (2/15, 14 dot balls) was instrumental in choking RAAH Upanga Club's run flow, while Akhil Anil (1/21), Justin Thomas (2/28), and Ajith Augastin (1/14) ensured no comeback was possible.

RAAH Upanga Club's innings eventually folded for 107 runs in 18.4 overs, sealing Alliance Caravans’ emphatic win.

The final's RAS Player of the Match went to Akhil Anil for his unbeaten 32 runs off 16 balls and one wicket; the cricketer, moreover, won the Pepsi Power Hitter award for hammering three sixes. Anil's teammate, Karthik Nair, walked away with the Colourflex Dot Wizard prize, having executed 14 dot balls.

Manzoor Ahmed (Harab Motors Pak Stars) laid his hands on the Pepsi Power Hitter prize for executing 16 sixes. Colourflex Dot Wizard: Ajay Yadav (Raah Upanga) – 125 dots.

Ajay Yadav (Raah Upanga) lifted the Alliance Purple Cap, an award for the showdown's Best Bowler, after securing 21 wickets.

The Automark Orange Cap, a prize for the showdown's Best Batter, went to Amal Rajeevan (Alliance Caravans), who enjoyed an impressive run and scored 364 runs, whereas Karthik (Alliance Caravans) was adjudged the Unique Best Player of the Tournament, having collected 849 points.

Anil (Alliance Caravans) was voted as the ASAS Champion of Champions, and youthful cricketer, Raymond Francis (Harab Motors Pak Stars) was presented with the Flashnet Emerging Player award.

This year’s tournament was not just about cricket glory. As part of the Caravans Green Earth Initiative, in collaboration with Lions Club of Dar es Salaam HOST & SKY, a remarkable 1,002 trees were pledged from this edition to contribute to environmental sustainability.

Additionally, in partnership with Muhimbili Hospital and Lions Club of Dar es Salaam HOST & SKY for the Childhood Cancer Warriors program, the club’s blood donation drive collected 52 units of blood — enough to help over 150 patients in need.

These initiatives highlight the club’s commitment to giving back to the community while excelling on the cricket field. The victory, combined with these impactful contributions, makes the 2025 edition of the tournament a landmark moment in the history of Caravans and Tanzanian cricket.

The tournament organized by Caravans Cricket Club continues to draw fans and community engagement, highlighting not only top-tier cricket but also strong values of sustainability and social impact.

It is supported by Title Sponsor Petrofuel (T) Limited and a strong consortium of partners. The tournament is backed by an impressive line-up of supporters. Platinum sponsors include Alliance Insurance, ASAS, Automark, Ras Logistics, and Pepsi.

Franchise sponsors for the eight teams comprise Aurobindo, Park Mobile, Flashnet, Harab Motors, KX Intek, Jiuzhou, and Raah Holdings.

The tournament, moreover, has the backing of a strong network of supporting partners, including Colourflex, Newland, Ashton Media, Ikomg, Rickshaw Travels, Tata, Flying Elephant, and Flightlink.

Garnet Star, Neelkanth Group, Samaki Samaki, Sterling Holidays, Strydol, Suhara, G1 Security, and Holtan Builders, who also make up the batch of supporting partners, are continuing to propel the success of the tournament.