It was hosted by Frankfurt Strikers. This cricket club started this year in the city of Frankfurt. In continuation of this, they organized a festival called Summer Cricket Fest on September 10 and 11. The fun-filled two-day event featured a pretty cricket tournament, food stalls, and cultural evenings. More than 250 German Diaspora Bangladeshis participated.

Despite a delay in the start of play on a rainy Saturday morning, the organizers completed the first day well. Nine teams in three groups advance to the next round by playing in the group round. The winning teams participate in the quarter-finals and semi-finals on the second day.

At the end of the competition, Frankfurt Strikers and Kamp-Lintfort Blackhawks faced each other in the final game and Kamp-Lintfort Blackhawks have crowned champions. Saidul Islam Shakil of the champion team became the man of the match in the final. Rony Zahirul Islam was the best batsman in the tournament and Muhaiminur Rahman Juven was the best bowler. Rony Zahirul Islam was named player of the tournament for his impeccable innings and outstanding performance.

In the evening after the tournament, a short cultural evening was organized in the club’s hall, hosted by locals from Frankfurt.