Record-Breaking Stand Steal Victory for Aitchison
Aitchison College Cricket team won the toss and elected to field first against ACOBA in an exciting 35-over encounter. Batting first, ACOBA posted a competitive total of 260 for 6 in their allotted overs. Opener Rafay Ahmad led the charge with a blistering 90 runs, setting the tone for the innings. He was ably supported by Muneeb Wasif, who remained unbeaten on 52, while Ammar Azam contributed a valuable 54 runs to consolidate the total.
In response, Aitchison College Team displayed remarkable composure, grit, and a clinical batting performance. The chase was anchored by a magnificent unbeaten 128 from Daud Tauqeer Rana, alongside an elegant and equally commanding 81 runs from Sufian Siraj. The pair stitched together a match-winning partnership, guiding the team to victory in just 29.2 overs with only two wickets down.
The spectators, including families of the Old Boys and the College team, along with the worthy Principal Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain and members of the Sports and College Management. They were on the edge of their seats, witnessing a thrilling contest filled with excitement and sporting excellence. The Chief Guest on the occasion was our former teacher, Mr. Ismail Chaudhry.
Match Summary
| ACOBA Batting | |
|---|---|
| Rafay Ahmad | 90 runs |
| Muneeb Wasif | 52* runs |
| Ammar Azam | 54 runs |
| AC Bowling | |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Khan | 3 wickets |
| Mughees Wasif | 2 wickets |
| Ali Malik | 1 wicket |
| Hamdan Athar | 1 wicket |
| AC Batting | |
|---|---|
| Daud Tauqeer Rana | 128* runs |
| Sufian Siraj | 81* runs |
| ACOBA Bowling | |
|---|---|
| Mansoor Ali Khan | 2 wickets |