Ali Usman stars as Beaconhouse clinch PCB-Ghani Glass Schools title

Ali Usman stars as Beaconhouse clinch PCB-Ghani Glass Schools title 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. DG ISPR confirms Pakistani troops have been stationed in Saudi Arabia for decades 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. Khawaja Asif calls for ‘important decisions’ over terrorism in KP 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. Tags:

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