LICL 2026 Individual Awards — Celebrating the Season’s Best
The Long Island Cricket Championship 2026 wasn’t just about the team title — it was a showcase of individual brilliance from start to finish. Here’s a look at the standout performers who defined the tournament.
Player of the Tournament — Syed Hassan (Happy Cricket Club)
The ultimate all-round showing belonged to Syed Hassan, who was crowned Player of the Tournament after a phenomenal campaign. Across 25 matches, he scored 400 runs at an average of 23.53, picked up 14 wickets at an economy of 13.64, and held onto 4 catches — a true all-format contributor whose consistency across the season set him apart.
Player of the Final — Adnan (HCC Warriors)
When it mattered most, Adnan delivered. He was named Player of the Final after a blistering performance, finishing the tournament with 172 runs from just 62 balls across 3 matches — an incredible strike rate of 277.42 and an average of 57.33, highlighted by 4 boundaries and 20 sixes. A genuine match-winner with the bat.
Best Batter — Bilal Ali (Green Hearts XI)
Topping the run charts for the tournament, Bilal Ali claimed Best Batter honors with 626 runs from 22 innings across 23 matches, averaging 34.78 with 3 half-centuries and a strike rate of 212.93. A model of consistency at the top of the order all season long.
Best Bowler — Jose Abraham (Ronkonkoma Cricket Club)
Leading the wicket-takers’ list was Jose Abraham of Ronkonkoma Cricket Club, named Best Bowler after a standout season with the ball — 27 wickets from 19 overs, conceding 169 runs at an economy of 8.90. A relentless performer who gave RSC-affiliated sides a real edge with the ball in hand.
Best Fielder — Nayeem Qureshi (Ronkonkoma Cricket Club)
Rounding out the RSC representation, Nayeem Qureshi took home Best Fielder honors with a total of 32 fielding points — 15 catches, 17 wicket-keeping dismissals, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping. A safe pair of hands and a real difference-maker for Ronkonkoma Cricket Club all tournament long.
A special shoutout to Ronkonkoma Cricket Club, who claimed two of the five individual awards this season through Jose Abraham (Best Bowler) and Nayeem Qureshi (Best Fielder) — a strong showing that reflects the depth of talent within the RSC family of clubs.Congratulations to all five award winners on a fantastic Long Island Cricket Championship 2026! 🏏
