LAHORE - A composed all-round performance by Ali Usman Khan powered Beaconhouse to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Aitchison College in the final of the PCB-Ghani Glass Schools Cricket Tournament at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday evening. Chasing a challenging target of 202, Beaconhouse piled up 204-8 in 30.5 overs. The chase was anchored by Yaqoob Khan, who played a mature and responsible knock of 55, stabilising the innings after early setbacks. Ali Usman Khan, who had already made a decisive impact with the ball, once again rose to the occasion with an unbeaten 35, steering his side home in the tense closing moments.
Earlier, Aitchison College, batting first, posted a competitive total of 201 all out in their allotted 40 overs. Zunnurain Qayyum led the batting effort with a well-crafted 47, while Abdul Wasay Sammar provided valuable support with a fluent 42. Beaconhouse’s bowling unit maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings, led superbly by Ali Usman, who returned outstanding figures of 4-28 while Naveed Khan claimed 4-48.
In the second innings, Aitchison College fought back strongly with the ball. Mughees Wasif finished with 3-32, while Ali Malik added further resistance with 2-29. For his outstanding all-round display, Ali Usman Khan was deservedly named player of the match.
Scores in Brief
BEACONHOUSE 204-8, 30.5 overs (Yaqoob Khan 55, Ali Usman Khan 35*; Mughees Wasif 3-32, Ali Malik 2-29) beat AITCHISON COLLEGE 201 all out, 40 overs (Zunnurain Qayyum 47, Abdul Wasay Sammar 42; Ali Usman Khan 4-28, Naveed Khan 4-48) by 2 wickets.
