Four Matches Decided in PCB Inter-School Cricket Tournament Karachi Region

KARACHI: (Sports Reporter) – Four matches were decided in the PCB Talent Hunt Programme Inter-School Cricket Tournament Karachi Region at various grounds across the city, with impressive bowling performances by Muhammad Hanan Naeem Khan, Hamza Salman, Muhammad Ali and Shayan Ahmed Gul.

Off-spinner Muhammad Hanan Naeem Khan claimed four wickets for 11 runs, while right-arm leg-spinner Hamza Salman took four for 12. Medium-pacer Muhammad Ali returned figures of four for 31, and Shayan Ahmed Gul picked up four wickets for 41 runs.

The tournament is being organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as part of its talent hunt programme.

Oasis English School Beat Karachi Public School by Five Wickets

Oasis English School defeated Karachi Public School by five wickets at the Oval, Hanif Muhammad High Performance Centre.

Karachi Public School were bowled out for 108 in 30.1 overs, with Afan Nadeem remaining unbeaten on 14. Ejlal Tariq claimed three wickets for 22 runs, while Ali Hassan took three for 32.

In reply, Oasis English School reached the target, scoring 109 for five in 15 overs. Uzair Khan led the chase with an impressive 58 off his innings, including seven fours and four sixes, while Rehan Ali contributed 17 runs. Zawar Ali took three wickets for 31 runs, and Mian Manan claimed two for nine.

The Tauras School Defeat Bahria Nore 1 School by 34 Runs

In the second match at Jinnah College Ground, The Tauras School defeated Bahria Nore 1 School by 34 runs.

The Tauras School were dismissed for 177 in 40 overs. Kabeer Awan scored 39, Muhammad Ayan made 32, Ashad Hussain contributed 22, and Abdul Basit Khan added 21. Muhammad Ali was the pick of the bowlers for Bahria Nore 1 School, taking four wickets for 31 runs, while Faizan Rasool claimed two for 27.

Bahria Nore 1 School managed 143 before being bowled out in 33.1 overs. Inam ur Rehman scored 32, while Muhammad Adeel made 23. Samiullah took two wickets for 16 runs, Khuzaima Jawed claimed two for 20, and Abdul Basit Khan picked up two for 27.

Bahria Karsaz School Register 89-Run Victory

Bahria Karsaz School defeated The Academy School by 89 runs in the third match at KCCA Stadium.

Batting first, Bahria Karsaz School scored 208 before being bowled out in 38.5 overs. Muhammad Ali Abbas top-scored with 44, including four boundaries, while Abdur Rehman Khurram made 30, Muhammad Hanan Naeem Khan scored 27, and Malik Walid Ahmed contributed 25.

Shayan Ahmed Gul claimed four wickets for 41 runs, while Muhammad Ayan Sheikh took three wickets.

In reply, The Academy School were dismissed for 119 in 28.2 overs. Ibrahim Sami scored 29, and S.M. Ayan Arif added 20. Muhammad Hanan Naeem Khan delivered a match-winning spell, taking four wickets for just 11 runs. Areeb Danish claimed three for 20, while Muhammad Ali Abbas took two for 17.

Credo School Secure Ten-Wicket Win

In the fourth match, Credo School registered a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over KBV PAA School.

KBV PAA School were bowled out for 59 in 20.1 overs, with Abdullah scoring 16. Hamza Salman led the bowling attack with four wickets for 12 runs, while Shaheer Ahmed Farooqui took three for six and Syed Salik Hussain claimed two for five.

Credo School chased down the target without losing a wicket, reaching 60 in just 3.2 overs. Samiullah remained unbeaten on 24, while Wali Faisal finished on 23 not out.