PANAJI
The Sanguem Warriors were crowned champions of the Goan Premier League (Late Kassim Usman Khan GPL) 2025 after edging out the Mapusa Marvels by a nail-biting 2 runs in the final held at the AKW Sports Facilities.
The tournament was organised by Goan Slam Series under Petromann Sports Management.
Six city-based teams participated with great enthusiasm ” Margao Tigers, Mapusa Marvels, Sanguem Warriors, Royal Challengers Vasco, Valpoi Kings, and Navelim Bhatkaars.
The semifinals produced high-intensity contests, with Mapusa Marvels defeating the formidable Margao Tigers, while Sanguem Warriors overcame league toppers Royal Challengers Vasco to book their place in the summit clash.
A range of prizes was presented during the ceremony, sponsored by Prestige, Mohamed Aga Atik, Ijaz-Asif-Aquib, Tradex by Zameer, JTGT, Imtiaz Khan “ Dubai Rockers, Sajid Mulla, Shaikh Yakub Murad, and Tanveer Sadekar.
GPL Commissioner Shaikh Yakub Murad welcomed the teams at the opening ceremony, which commenced with the national anthems of the UAE and India. Dignitaries present for the prize distribution included Shaikh Parvez Ahmed, Shaikh Israr, Shaikh Yakub (Murad), Sayed Yakub, Shakil Rajguru, Tanveer Sadekar, Afzal Khan, and Fayaz Hamad.
GPL 2025 Award Winners
Player of the Series: Tousif Jamadar (Margao Tigers)
Best Batsman: Tousif Jamadar (Margao Tigers)
Best Bowler: Asif Shaikh (Margao Tigers)
Emerging Player: Saif Shaikh (Royal Challengers Vasco)
Man of the Finals: Aslam Shaikh (Sanguem Warriors)
