InterGlobe Marine sails to victory at the inaugural Dubai Shipping Trophy 2025

By K.R. Nayar

Sharjah.  The first edition of the Sveston London presents ‘Dubai Shipping Trophy 2025’ produced its first champions – InterGlobe Marine - as they emerged supreme among the 32 teams from the shipping industry that contested for the glittering trophy at the DCS You Select Arena Cricket Ground on Sunday, Nov 2, 2025.

 

InterGlobe Marine team skipper Aman Maulvi receives the Dubai Shipping Trophy  2025 with his team members

Through a well-fought final that stretched deep into the night, InterGlobe Marine (IGM) outclassed GlobeLink Weststar Shipping by 20 runs, giving skipper Aman Maulvi the honour of lifting the first-ever trophy under the floodlights before a sea of cheering fans from the industry.

 

InterGlobe Marine team celeberate after emerging as the first champions of the Dubai Shipping Trophy  2025

With 32 teams taking part and hundreds of players and supporters turning up, the two-day extravaganza—played across the lush green three grounds of the arena—became one of the grandest social gatherings of the shipping community, beyond being just a fiercely contested cricket tournament. The event followed a fast-paced six-over format to accommodate the packed schedule, with a two-over powerplay and a minimum of two overs per bowler up to the final. The competition produced two spectacular standout performances that etched unforgettable memories in the minds of those who witnessed them.

 

GlobeLink Weststar Shipping that emerged runners up, with the trophy 

Hari Prasanth, the skipper and wicketkeeper-batter of GlobeLink Weststar Shipping, set the stage ablaze with a whirlwind unbeaten 106 off just 24 balls, hammering 14 sixes and four boundaries in the quarterfinal against DSL Group. His blitzkrieg earned him the Man of the Series award. Another standout performance was a deadly spell of two overs, one maiden, two runs, and five wickets by Sijo Simon of Speedline XI against TSV Dubai in another quarterfinal. Simon bagged the Best Bowler of the Tournament award.

 

AGS Logistics team with the third place winners' trophy  

In the final, which was an eight-over match, IGM won the toss and elected to bat. Touqeer Riyasat got out early, off the first ball of the second over, caught behind by wicketkeeper Hari Prasanth off Ian Amith. Rathan S. D. then clean-bowled one-drop Aamer Shaibaz Awari for 5. Nadir Hussain, who kept the scoreboard moving through a knock of 37 off 18 balls with three sixes and two boundaries, fell with the score on 57 in 5.5 overs, caught behind by Prasanth off Rathan. Sandeep Singh, a veteran of many whirlwind knocks and a heavy scorer for IGM in domestic tournaments, hit an unbeaten 32 off 16 balls with two boundaries and two sixes to ensure a total of 83 for 3 in eight overs.

Taimur Bhatti of InterGlobe Marine recevies the player of the final award from Syed Anees Anwar, Sveston’s Global Head, in the presence of Aman Maulvi and Latif Khan

Chasing the target, IGM bowlers maintained a tight line and length. Taimur Bhatti removed the dangerous Prasanth for 6, caught behind by wicketkeeper Anas Rais. It was the first of a fine display of agile wicketkeeping by Rais. Much was expected from one-drop Nimish, who was clean-bowled by a beauty from Taimur for a duck. Worse was to follow as Rahul Suvarna was run out through an alert effort by Rais and Karnal Zahid for 2. The pressure mounted on GlobeLink Weststar Shipping with the score reading 19 for 3 in three overs.

Hari Prasanth of GlobeLink Weststar receieves the Player of  the series award from yours sincerely 

At 23, opener Rathan was clean-bowled by Touqeer Riyasat for 9. Anas and Thajudheen Mohamed tried to lift their team to the target, but with the score on 47, Anas was caught by wicketkeeper Rais off Riyasat for 16. IGM bowlers then mounted more pressure, preventing boundaries and sixes. At 59, Thajudheen was caught by Sandeep Singh in the deep off Aamer Shaibaz Awari for 16, ending the GlobeLink challenge. In the end, GlobeLink could muster only 63 for 6 in eight overs. Taimur, who bowled two overs, gave away just five runs and took two wickets, bagged the Player of the Final award.

 

Vipin Venu of Speedline XI receives the best batter award from Raees Ahmed, IGM Shipping Country Head, India 

When this reporter asked IGM skipper Aman Maulvi about his team’s winning formula and emerging as champions, he said: “Our win is due to our teamwork. That is why we have won many domestic tournaments over the years. Though we did not have a huge total in the final, I was sure our bowlers could win the match. Taimur, Karnal, Touqeer, Nadir, and Aamer are outstanding bowlers and know how to win matches.”

Sijo Simon receives the best bowler award from Azeem, owner of Bade Miya Restaurant 

A total of 65 matches were played over the two days. In the third-place contest, AGS Logistics Cricket Team beat Speedline XI by 11 runs. AGS posted 89 for 3 in six overs and restricted Speedline to 78 for 3. Skipper Zehir led from the front, cracking an unbeaten 68 off 22 balls with nine sixes and two boundaries. Zehir also won the Best Fielder award. The Best Batter award was won by Vipin Venu, while the Best Bowler award went to Sijo Simon.

 

Zehir of AGS Logistics receives the best fielder award from Ajmal Masahir of DCS You Select Arena Cricket ground 

InterGlobe Marine had beaten Speedline XI by 55 runs in semifinal one, while GlobeLink had reached the final by beating AGS Logistics by six wickets in the second semifinal.

 

Speaking to the two outstanding performers, Hari Prasanth, who hails from Palakkad, Kerala, and hit the fastest century, said about his knock: “It was splendid to play such a knock, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.” Prasanth has played for the National School Under-19 and Under-16 teams and has also represented Colatta Chocolates and Dubai Daredevils in domestic tournaments. He has cracked over 20 centuries in domestic cricket.

 

Best bowler Sijo Simon, who hails from Thrissur, Kerala, has been a consistent wicket-taker in domestic tournaments. “This is one of my best spells, and I am delighted to have won this award,” he said.

Touqeer Riyasat of InterGlobe Marine receives a special award for his allround show 

Celebrations carried deep into the night as music, laughter, and camaraderie filled the arena. Fans had double the reason to cheer — the DCS You Select Arena also broadcast the glorious winning moments of the Indian women’s World Cup triumph on its giant screen, drawing loud applause from the crowd.

 

Women supporters dance and provide a colorful ending to the two day event attended by a huge turn out of cricket fans from the shipping industry 

Title sponsor Sveston’s Global Head, Syed Anees Anwar, attended the final and gave away trophies and individual awards. Latif Khan added another feather to his cap as an outstanding organiser, playing a major role in the success of the event. “We are delighted with the huge response and the exciting contests held over the last two days. This is our first edition, and we want to make it even better and more special in the next edition,” he said.