Karachi, The Inter College Ramadan T-20 Cup saw intense cricket action as Government National College and Government College for Men Nazimabad emerged victorious in their respective matches. Abdul Raffay and Rohail Nisar were named Players of the Match for their outstanding performances. The tournament, a collaboration between the Regional Cricket Association Karachi and the Pakistan Cricket Board, continues to highlight the cricketing talent in educational institutions.
According to Regional Cricket Association Karachi, the match at IBA Karachi University Ground witnessed Government National College securing a win against Government Pak Shipowners College by 54 runs. Government National College posted a total of 173 runs before being bowled out, with significant contributions from Muhammad Sufiyan (38 runs) and Fahad Durrani (33 runs). Abdul Raffay added 26 runs to the scoreboard, further cementing his Player of the Match status with an impressive bowling figure of 4/23. Government Pak Shipowners College, in their turn, managed 119 runs all out, despite efforts from Noor Zaman (25 runs) and Abdullah Khan (24 runs).
In the second match at Eid Gah Ground Nazimabad, Government College for Men Nazimabad convincingly defeated Happy Palace Green by 10 wickets. Happy Palace Green was limited to 66 runs all out, with Rohail Nisar showcasing exceptional bowling by taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award. The awards ceremony featured notable cricket personalities, including former Test cricketer Touseef Ahmed and former First Class Cricketer Agha Sabir, who presented the players with their prizes.
The Inter College Ramadan T-20 Cup continues to be a platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills and for colleges to assert their dominance in the sport. As the tournament progresses, more teams are expected to display their cricket prowess in pursuit of the championship title.