Karachi: The Master Oil Inter Club Cricket Tournament, currently underway at various grounds across Karachi, saw three teams—Rafiq Shirazi, New Karachi Gymkhana, and Evergreen CC—emerge victorious in their respective matches. The day was highlighted by exceptional performances, including Noor Rehman’s unbeaten century and significant bowling achievements by Irfan Uddin and Dildar Ahmed.
According to Regional Cricket Association Karachi, Noor Rehman’s outstanding innings of 121 not out propelled Evergreen Cricket Club to a 98-run victory over Moen Khan Academy at Landhi Gymkhana Ground. In other matches, Rafiq Shirazi Cricket Club secured a 28-run win over Qasmi Cricket Club at Student Ground, while New Karachi Gymkhana defeated Royal Cricket Club Zone-III by four wickets at Afza Ground.
The tournament, organized by the Regional Cricket Association Karachi in collaboration with Master Oil Lubricant, showcased impressive individual performances. Irfan Uddin’s off-spin bowling resulted in 5 wickets for 22 runs, and medium pacer Dildar Ahmed took 5 for 28, both significantly impacting the outcomes of their matches.
Detailed scores from the matches indicate close competitions. For instance, in the Rafiq Shirazi and Qasmi match, Rafiq Shirazi totaled 180 runs, with notable contributions from Muhammad Ilyas and Hafiz Ullah. Qasmi, despite a fighting half-century from Abdullah, fell short, ending at 152 all out due to the effective bowling of Irfan Uddin.
The performances and the enthusiastic participation underline the tournament’s role in promoting cricket at the club level in Karachi, offering a platform for local talents to shine in a competitive setting.