KFSH Cricket Club

KFSH Blues CC got better of Pak Shaheen CC by 44 runs in the RCA 100 Ball Summer Bash Tournament 2024. Electing to bat first, KFSH Blues started aggressively with openers Usman Khalid and Majid Bashir looking in great touch. Both the openers played aggressively and compiled a great opening stand of 135 runs. Majid Bashir got out on his individual score of 65 runs of 33 balls. Captain Nasir Abbasi came at one down and gave most of the strike to Usman Khaled who changed his gear after the half century and played brilliantly all across the ground. Usman Khaled ended up with 134 of 54 balls. Nasir Abbasi and Iftikhar Ali remained unbeaten on 13 and 11 runs respectively. KFSH Blues posted 240/2 in the allotted 100 balls. Defending a huge total, KFSH Blues bowlers and fielders kept pressure on Pak Shaheen batters and restricted Pak Shaheen on 196/7 in 100 balls. For Pak Shaheen, Ishaq Ahmed 55, Abdul Qadir 50 and Abdul Wahab 48 played well, but could not take their team to the target of 241. For KFSH Blues, Shafeeq took 2 wickets while Mateen Abbasi, Imran Danish, Iftikhar Ali, Majid Bashir and Saqib Abbasi shared 1 wicket each. Usman Khaled was declared Man of the Match. Well Done KFSH Blues. Good luck for the future matches

KFSH Blues defeated Samacom by 17 runs in RCA's Summer bash 100 ball tournament. Missing some key players for the first match of the tournament, KFSH Blues won the toss and elected to bat first. Bilal Wani who was playing his last match in Riyadh played a memorable match winning knock of 140 runs of 61 balls. Bilal Wani played exceptionally well during this marathon innings thanks to which KFSH Blues posted 230/7. Majid Bashir added 21 and Nasir Abbasi 13. Defending a huge total, KFSH Blues bowlers stuck to their task and restricted Samacom to 213/4 in 100 balls. Mateen Abbasi, Harris Abbasi and Iftikhar Chitto took 1 wicket each. Bilal Wani was declared Man of the Match for his memorable innings.

KFSH Blues bids farewell to their star all rounder Faisal Khan, who moved to USA to start a new chapter of his life. Faisal Khan was one of the most consistent player in KFSH Blues. A get together was arranged by KFSH Blues before his departure. KFSH Blues Captain Nasir Abbasi presented a shield to him to acknowledge his services for KFSH Blues. Faisal Khan will be missed a lot. KFSH Blues wishes good luck to Faisal Khan for his future endeavors.

KFSH Blues CC defeated Samacom CC by 15 runs in their last league match of Riyadh Cricketers Premier League (RCPL) Organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA). Electing to bat first, KFSH Blues posted a formidable total of 249/4 in 20 overs. Opener Usman Khaled looked in great touch and played brilliantly for his 115 of 57 balls. He was well supported by Faisal Khan who compiled 65 of 38. Iftikhar Ali blasted quickfire 37 of 14 and Majid Bashir hit 27 of 10. Defending the target, KFSH Blues bowlers kept the pressure on through the innings. Samacom batted well to be in contention with Ramzan Butt scoring unbeaten 119 of 60 balls, but in the death overs, KFSH Blues bowlers kept their composure and restricted Samacom to 234/5 in 20 overs. Mateen Abbasi, Usman Khaled, Imran Danish, Faisal Khan and Borhan shared 1 wicket each. Usman Khaled was declared Man of the Match for his match winning ton and accurate bowling.

Ramadan Mubarak

🌟 KFSH Blues Triumphs with a wonderful Team Performance! 🌟
Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues CC defeated Pak Force CC convincingly by 59 runs in the first league match of Riyadh Cricketers Premier League T20 Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA).

KFSH Blues won the toss and elected to bat first. KFSH Blues lost their inform opener Nasir Abbasi in the very first over, but Usman Khalid and Majid Bashir played aggressively and hit boundaries all across the ground. Usman Khalid blasted 68 of 32 balls while Majid Bashir hit 64 of 26 balls. In the middle order, Iftikhar Ali and Danish Haneef kept the tempo and played brilliantly. Iftikhar Ali remained unbeaten on 68 of just 36 balls while Danish Haneef added 40 of 15 balls. KFSH Blues poste a mammoth 270/6 in the stipulated 20 overs. Chasing a huge target, Pak Force started aggressively with some quick runs in the first couple of overs but Mateen Abbasi put the brakes on the scoring by taking the wicket of Rizwan. In the next over, Usman Khalid took 2 wickets. After the fall of the top order batters, Pak Force struggled to maintain the required run rate and lost wickets at regular intervals. Usman Khalid took 2 wickets while Mateen Abbasi, Jabar Hussain, Faisal Khan and Iftikhar Ali shared 1 wicket each. Pak Force managed 211/6 in 20 overs. Usman Khalid was declared Man of the Match for his all-round performance. Well Done KFSH Blues.

Cricket will resume after the holy month of Ramadan.

Good luck KFSH Blues for the remaining Season .🏏💙

KFSH Blues lost the Final of Mohammed Anwar Shaheed Memorial 40-Over Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA) against White Star CC. It was not KFSH Blues day as batting collapsed completely. Congratulations to White Star CC for becoming the Champions.

There were some great performances with both bat and ball throughout the tournament. Nasir Abbasi became the top batter of the tournament with 366 runs. He was also ranked as top player of the tournament.

Other notable performances during the tournament included:
Faisal Khan 273 runs and 10 wickets
Majid Bashir 268 runs and 7 wickets
Iftikhar Chitto 226 runs and 4 wickets
Imtiaz Ahmed 101 runs and 8 wickets
Usman Khaled 79 runs and 4 wickets
Mateen Abbasi 10 wickets

Inshallah we will come back strongly in the next matches.

Good Luck for the future

Prayers and Support Needed

Al Kharj 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 - 🅵🅸🅽🅰🅻
Muhammad Anwar Shaheed Memorial Cricket Tournament 🏆 🏏 👉
Organized by Riyadh Cricket Association ( RCA )

Best of Luck to both finalists
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🌟 KFSH Blues Triumphs with a Stellar Team Performance!🌟
Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues CC defeated REGC convincingly by 8 wickets in a one-sided affair in the Semi Final of Mohammed Anwar Shaheed Memorial 40-Over Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA).

REGC won the toss and elected to bat first. KFSH Blues started the bowling with left arm spin of Usman Khalid from one end and this decision proved its worth right away as Usman Khaled took 2 wickets in his very first over. From the other end, Mateen Abbasi also bowled well, but could not get any breakthroughs with the new ball. After the 3-over spell from Usman Khaled, Majid Bashir was brought into the attack who also bowled excellently and got 2 wickets. Kanan Gopi played well for his 57 of 33 balls, but after the fall of Kanan's wicket, KFSH Blues bowlers put a lot of pressure on REGC batters. Mateen Abbasi returned with the old ball and showed great skills of reverse swing. He broke the back of REGC's middle and lower middle order and bagged 4 wickets. From the other end, Faisal Khan was also impressive with his spin and guile and grabbed 2 wickets. Fielding was also exceptional with Captain Nasir Abbasi taking 2 brilliant catches, Khurram Baig 2 good catches behind the stumps while Mateen Abbasi, Abdul Malik and Imtiaz Butt taking 1 catch each. REGC was bundled out for 143 in 22.5 overs. Chasing a small target, KFSH Blues openers Nasir Abbasi and Majid Bashir started positively and hit boundaries all over the RCA5 Ground. Majid Bashir got out on his individual score of 53 of 27 balls while Nasir Abbasi remained unbeaten on 62 of 34 balls. KFSH Blues got the target in 14.2 overs. Mateen Abbasi and Majid Bashir were declared as joint Men of the Match. Well Done KFSH Blues. It was a great team effort. Good luck for the Grand Final.🏏💙

Semi Final of Muhammad Anwar Shaheed Memorial Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA) coming up on Friday at RCA5. Prayers Needed.

Mashallah Congratulations to Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and Well done Usman Khaled for bagging 4 wickets and getting the Man of the Match in the final of the Thailand Quad Cup

Final: THAILAND vs SAUDI ARABIA - Cricket association of Thailand SAUDI ARABIA won by 8 Wickets;THAILAND 104/9(20.0 overs) SAUDI ARABIA 108/2(11.2 overs)

Heroic all-round performance by Faisal Khan could not save KFSH Blues from defeat in their last league match against Mrsool CC in Muhammad Anwar Shaheed Memorial Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA). Mrsool CC elected to bat first and started well with their openers negotiating the new ball well. After the powerplay, Captain Nasir Abbasi introduced the off-spin duo of Faisal Khan and Majid Bashir who not only put breaks on the scoring rate but also took wickets at regular intervals. Faisal Khan grabbed 4 wickets while Majid Bashir bagged 2. No other bowlers could take any wickets. One batter was run out. Mrsool CC in the end managed to post 327/7 with a lot of runs coming in the last few overs.

Chasing a formidable target of 328, KFSH Blues lost their in-form openers quickly. Unfortunately Nasir Abbasi was run out and Majid Bashir also fell cheaply. One-Down batter Faisal Khan stood firm and played brilliantly for his 119 of 88 balls. KFSH Blues missed some of their key batters in this match and their middle order totally collapsed. In the lower middle order, Iftikhar Ali played exceptionally well and scored 67 of 48 balls. After the fall of Faisal Khan and Iftikhar Ali, KFSH Blues got all out for 279 in 34.3 overs. Imtiaz Ahmed added 24 of 16 balls while Abdul Malik 14 of 10 balls. Hard Luck KFSH Blues. It was a good fight back in the batting after the fall of early wickets. Good Luck for the Semi Finals.

Captain of KFSH Blues Nasir Abbasi achieved a wonderful milestone in his last match. He completed his 9000 runs in RCA since RCA started maintaining online statistics at Cricclubs in 2016. He scored 2 double centuries, 22 centuries, 50 fifties and 49 scores of 25 plus

https://statistics.rca-ksa.com/RiyadhCricketAssociation/viewPlayer.do?playerId=301217&clubId=905

Well done Nasir Abbasi for a wonderful career and good luck for the future

Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues CC defeated Pakistan Falcons CC convincingly by 171 runs in the 3rd league match of Mohammed Anwar Shaheed Memorial 40-Over Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA). Pakistan Falcons CC won the toss and elected to field first in the overcast conditions. New opening pair of KFSH Blues Nasir Abbasi and Majid Bashir started well and looked in complete control in the first Power play. Majid Bashir got out after scoring rapid 80 of 48 balls. Soon after one-down batter Faisal Khan was also dismissed cheaply. After the fall of the 2nd wicket, Captain Nasir Abbasi and Riyas Chukan built the partnership and remained unbeaten till the 20-over break. Nasir Abbasi played brilliantly and scored his 4th ton of the Season. He got out after a masterclass 118 of 68 balls. Then came Iftikhar Ali who looked in great touch right from the first ball and blasted 64 of 30 balls. Riyas Chukan held one end together and scored 64 of 58 balls. Later Iftikhar Khairi and Imtiaz Ahmed also made important contributions of 21 of 11 and 20 of 13 respectively. KFSH Blues posted 400/9 at the end of the stipulated 40 overs.

Defending a formidable total, experienced opening bowling pair of Mateen Abbasi and Imtiaz Butt took early wickets which put the Pakistan Falcons batters on the back foot. Imtiaz took 2 wickets while Mateen got 1 wicket with the new ball. Later spinners kept the pressure on the Pakistan Falcons Batters and took wickets at regular intervals. Iftikhar Ali and Majid Bashir shared 2 wickets each while Faisal Khan got 1 wicket. Fielding was also brilliant. Pakistan Falcons were all out for 229 in 34.4 overs. Nasir Abbasi was declared Man of the Match for his 100 and 2 brilliant catches in the field.

Well Played Team KFSH Blues. Good Luck for Future Matches.

Match played on 26 January 2024

Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues CC defeated White Star Blue CC by 197 runs in the 2nd league match of Mohammed Anwar Shaheed Memorial 40 Over Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association ( RCA ). KFSH Blues CC won the toss and elected to bat first. KFSH Blues started positively with openers Nasir Abbasi and Usman Khaled looking in great touch. Usman Khaled blasted 73 of 40 while Nasir Abbasi made 30 of 25 balls. After the fall of openers, Majid Bashir (88 of 40) and Faisal Khan (69 of 38) played brilliantly and continued the momentum. In the lower middle Order, solid contributions came from Iftikhar Ali (45 of 27), Iftikhar Khairi (32 of 22), Riyas Chukan (28 of 21) and Khurram Baig (28 of 21). A complete team effort took KFSH Blues total to 421/9. Defending this huge total, KFSH Blues opening bowling pair of Mateen Abbasi and Imtiaz Butt bowled aggressively and shared 3 wickets each. Usman Khaled also bowled well and got 2 wickets while Faisal Khan and Danish Hanif took 1 wicket each. White Star Blue was all out for 224 in 32.1 overs. Usman Khaled was declared Man of the Match for his brilliant all round performance.

Well Played KFSH Blues. It was a great team effort.

Match played on 19 January 2024

Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues started the new year 2024 with a win against Shuraim CC in the first league match of Mohammed Anwar Shaheed Memorial 40 Over Cricket Tournament organized by Riyadh Cricket Association ( RCA ) . Shuraim CC won the toss and elected to bat first. Shuraim CC posted a formidable total of 322/7 in 40 Overs. Faisal Khan, Imtiaz Ahmed and Iftikhar Chitto bowled brilliantly and took 2 wickets each. Mateen Abbasi also bowled well and grabbed 1 wicket. Chasing a challenging target, KFSH Blues Captain Nasir Abbasi played a master class innings and scored 147 of 90 balls. Faisal Khan also played well and added 42 of 36 balls. After a mini collapse in the middle order, Iftikhar Ali's 27 of 19, Imtiaz Ahmed's 23 of 18 and Iftikhar Khairi's 21 of 22 made sure that KFSH Blues achieve the target in 37 overs. Nasir Abbasi was declared Man of the Man for his brilliant match winning ton. Well Played KFSH Blues. It was a thorough team effort.

Match played on 05 January 2024

🌟 KFSH Blues Triumphs with a Stellar Team Performance!🌟

In an enthralling match of the RCA Super Series, KFSH Blues showcased the true essence of teamwork and skill. Battling against Pak Force's score of 184, the Blues' victory was a result of combined efforts from every corner of the team.

The bowling department shone exceptionally. Alongside Mateen Abbasi, Usman Khalid, and Abdullah, each claiming 2 wickets, Faisal Khan also emerged as a key player, adding another 2 wickets to the tally. This quartet's bowling prowess along with Mohammed Hussain's and Imtiaz Butt's contribution with a wicket apiece was pivotal in putting brakes on Pak Force's momentum, reflecting both skill and strategic planning.

In the field, the Blues were equally impressive. Their alert and proactive fielding, marked by good catches and tight field placements, played a vital role in supporting the bowlers and keeping the run flow in check. It's this synergy between bowlers and fielders that set the stage for a successful chase.

And what a chase it was! The batting lineup, led by the phenomenal Usman Khalid with his 95 runs and the strategic finesse of Captain Nasir Abbasi scoring 46, demonstrated great skill and determination. Their partnership, backed by a solid performance of 27 runs by Iftikhar Chitto ensured a smooth sail towards the target.

KFSH Blues wrapped up the chase in just 17.3 overs, marking a significant win by 6 wickets. This wasn't just a win; it was a showcase of collective strength, where every player contributed to the team's success.

Congratulations to the entire KFSH Blues squad for their remarkable all-around performance and teamwork! 🏏💙

🏏 A Thrilling Encounter: KFSH Blue vs REGC 🏏

Friday's RCA Super Series 40 overs match was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride! Despite the narrow loss to REGC, the KFSH Blue team showcased remarkable spirit and skill, proving yet again why they are one of the most formidable teams in the series.

🌟 Outstanding Individual Performances 🌟

Faisal Khan: What a phenomenal all-rounder! Scoring a magnificent 💯 113 runs and clinching 3 crucial wickets, Faisal was the star of the show. His dedication and skill were evident in every run and every ball he bowled.
Nassir Abbasi, our Esteemed Captain: Contributed a solid 42 runs, setting the tone for the innings. His leadership and strategic acumen were pivotal in giving REGC a tough fight.
Imtiaz Ahmed: A brilliant knock of 58 runs, adding significant depth to our batting line-up.

🏅 Bowling Highlights 🏅

Usman Khalid & Mateen Abbasi: Both claimed 2 wickets each, demonstrating tight bowling under pressure.
Faisal Khan: A hat-tip again for his excellent bowling performance, taking 3 wickets and keeping the opponents on their toes.

🤝 Team Effort and Sportsmanship 🤝

Each member of the KFSH Blue team gave it their all, displaying immense tenacity and teamwork. It's this spirit that defines our team, even in the face of a nail-biting finish. The match, swinging like a pendulum till the last ball, was a true testament to the competitive spirit of cricket.

We may not have won this time, but the KFSH Blue team has shown they can take on any challenge with grace and grit. Hats off to every player for their hard work and dedication.

Here's to come back stronger in the next match! 💙

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🌟🚀 **Match Update!** 🚀🌟

**Alhamdulillah!** The KFSH Blues have kickstarted the RCA Super Series 40 overs tournament with a bang! In a spectacular display of skill and teamwork, we've set an imposing total of 361 runs in our very first match. 🏏💪

🌪️ Batting first, our captain Nasir Abbasi led from the front with a magnificent 129 off 91 balls, setting the tone for the innings. Adnan Ahmed followed suit, playing a stellar knock of 95, helping us reach this formidable total. The partnership between these two was nothing short of breathtaking!

🔥 On the bowling front, Faisal Khan delivered an extraordinary performance, claiming 6 wickets with his spellbinding bowling. Mateen Abbasi backed him up brilliantly with 3 wickets, while Imtiaz Butt added the final touch with one wicket. The bowling unit was on fire, showcasing precision and control.

🏆 This is just the beginning, and what a start it is! It's crucial to maintain this momentum and stay focused as we move forward in the tournament. Let's keep our spirits high and eyes on the prize. Together, we are unstoppable!

**Congratulations, KFSH Blues!** Here's to many more victories and a journey filled with triumphs in the RCA Super Series. Onwards and upwards! 🌟🤜🤛

الحمد لله

🔥🚀 **Victory Alert!** 🚀🔥

**Alhumdulilah!** The unstoppable KFSH Blues have done it again, clinching a smashing victory against Shuraim CC by 47 runs in our latest encounter at RCA T20 Blast 2023. That's a flawless 4/4 in the pool matches! 💪

🏏 Our innings kicked off with an extraordinary unbeaten 101 off 52 balls from our indomitable skipper, Nasir Abbasi. Even though Usman Khaled and Umar Akram had a brief stay, Shams Uz Zaman took charge and fired a quick 42 off just 16 balls! With Adnan Ahmed and Iftikhar Chitto adding their fiery cameos, we set the ground ablaze with a total of 237/5 in 20 overs.

🔒 When it came to defending our fortress, the dynamic duo of Mateen Abbasi and Imtiaz Butt spearheaded our bowling, striking early! The spin wizardry then took over post-Powerplay, restricting Shuraim to 190. Mohammed Saeed, with his spellbinding bowling, and Abdullah Sherazi, impressing in his KFSH Blues debut, snatched two wickets each. And let's not forget Usman Khaled's crucial wicket-taking moment!

🏆 And who else but Nasir Abbasi to take the 'Man of the Match' for that spectacular century!

**Kudos, KFSH Blues!** Let's keep this energy up and gear ourselves for the Semi Finals. Our eyes are on the prize, and together, we chase glory! 🌟🤜🤛

Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues defeated Pakistan Falcons by 67 runs in RCA T20 Blast and qualified for the Semi Finals. After winning the toss first time in the tournament, Captain Nasir Abbasi elected to bat first. Openers Nasir Abbasi and Usman Khaled once again provided a good start with flurry of boundaries in the first few overs. Usman Khaled was the first to go with the individual score of 25 of 10 balls. Shamz Uz Zaman came in with a positive intent and scored 45 of 28 balls. Skipper Nasir Abbasi played brilliantly and scored 60 of 34 balls. After good plateform was provided by the top order, Adnan Ahmed 25 of 14, Iftikhar Chitto 35 of 17 and Raja Ejaz 22 of 12 made sure that KFSH Blue reach a formibable total of 225/5 in 20 overs. Defending 225, KFSH Blues bowlers bowled tightly and restricted Pakistan Falcons to 158/7 in 20 overs. Mateen Abbasi, Imtiaz Butt, Adnan Ahmed, Usman Khaled and Mohammed Saeed shared 1 wicket each. Adnan Ahmed and Nasir Abbasi were declared Men of the match. Well played Team KFSH Blues and good luck for the upcoming matches.

Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues beat Fonte Star by 6 wickets in 12.2 overs in RCA T20 Blast. Electing to bat first, Fonte Star was restricted to 168/7 by some fine bowling and fielding by KFSH Blues. Iftikhar Chitto was the pick of the bowlers who took 3 wickets. Mateen Abbasi, Javed Malang and Mohammed Saeed got 1 wicket each. Chasing a modest total, KFSH Blues openers Nasir Abbasi and Usman Khaled once again gave a quickfire start in the power play. Usman Khaled scored 29 of 11 balls while Nasir Abbasi scored 15 of 6 balls. After the fall of the openers, Adnan Ahmed kept the momentum and blasted 74 of 30 balls. Shamz Uz Zaman scored 19 of 13 balls, Iftikhar Chitto 17 of 9 balls and Raja Ejaz 7 of 6 balls. Iftikhar Chitto and Adnan Ahmed were declared joint Men of the Match. Well Played Team KFSH Blues and good luck for future matches.

KFSH Blues CC started the RCA Season 2023-2024 with a emphatic victory against Mrsool CC by 9 wickets. Mrsool who elected to bat first was restricted to 194/7 in 20 overs thanks to disciplined bowling and good fielding by KFSH Blues. Iftikhar Chitto was the pick of the bowlers who took 3 important wickets. Mateen Abbasi, Imtiaz Ahmed, Adnan Ahmed and Mohammed Saeed also bowled well and shared 1 wicket each. Shams Uz Zaman was brilliant behind the stumps. Chasing 195, KFSH Blues openers Usman Khaled and Nasir Abbasi started aggressively and hit 116 in the Power Play. Usman Khaled looked in sublime touch and blasted 129 of 44 balls and remained unbeaten. Nasir Abbasi also. showed his class and scored 41 of 23 balls. KFSH Blues lost only one wicket in the pursuit of 195. Shams Uz Zaman also played elegantly and remained not out on 16 of 13 balls. KFSH Blues acheived the target in 13.2 overs. Usman Khaled was declared Man of the Match for his outstanding batting. Great team effort KFSH Blues. Good Luck for the upcoming matches.

كل عام وأنتم بخير

Good Luck KFSH Blues

Semi Final of the SACF National Championship coming up on Friday 23 December 2022

Alhumdulilah KFSH Blues beat Fonte Star by 6 wickets and qualified for the Semi Final of SACF 40 Over National Championship 2022. KFSH Blues won the toss and elected to field first. KFSH Blues needed to win this match by a handsome margin to qualify for the Semi Finals. After electing to field, the response from the bowlers was outstanding. Imtiaz Butt bowled outstandingly with the new ball and took 3 top order wickets cheaply. Wicket Keeping from Iftikhar Mubashir was also great as he took 3 brilliant catches behind the stumps. After the spell of Imtiaz, Iftikhar Chitto, Mateen Abbasi and Hameed Gul continued the pressure and took wickets at regular intervals. Chitto, Mateen and Hameed shared 2 wickets each. Fonte Star was all out for 96 in 20 overs. KFSH Blues got the target in 10.3 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. Raja Ijaz scored 22 and Adnan Ahmed 20 not out. For Fonte, Danish Imran took 4 wickets. Imtiaz Butt was declared Man of the Match. Well done KFSH Blues and Good Luck for Semi Finals.