By: Muhammad Nizam | Karachi
Karachi University advanced to the finals of the HEC-PCB Inter-University Cricket Championship 2024-25 with a record-breaking 316-run victory over Hamdard University. The match took place at Rashid Latif Academy Ground in Gulberg and was part of Zone L in the championship.
Organized by the University of Karachi, the event is officially supervised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Fahad Ansari’s Century Sets the Tone:
Batting first, Karachi University posted a commanding total of 385/9 in 45 overs.
Team captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Fahad Ansari led from the front, smashing 123 runs off 91 balls, with 19 fours and 1 six.
Additional key contributions came from:
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Shaan Raza: 52 off 35 balls (9 fours, 7 sixes)
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Mohammad Muazzam: 37 runs
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Shiraz Siddiqui: 32 runs
Hamdard University’s bowlers Mohammad Khalid and Mujeeb Ali took two wickets each, but struggled to contain the aggressive batting lineup.
Hamdard University’s Collapse:
Chasing a massive target of 386 runs, Hamdard University collapsed under pressure and managed just 68 runs in 13 overs. Only two batters reached double figures: Rao Abdul Rahman (19)* and Abhijeet Kamal (10). Shockingly, five batters were dismissed without scoring.
Karachi University’s bowlers dominated the innings:
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Adeel Mayo (left-arm spinner): 3 wickets for just 1 run
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Hasan Asim (medium pacer): 3 wickets for 3 runs
Their combined efforts destroyed Hamdard’s batting and sealed the match in commanding fashion.
Match Officials and Observers Praise Performance
The match was officiated by umpires Aqeel Adil and Abdul Qahoum, with Syed Imran Ali serving as the scorer. Watching from the sidelines were:
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Rashid Qureshi, Director of Physical Education, Karachi University
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Mansoor Baig, Head Coach
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Gohar Raza, Team Manager
All three expressed pride in the team’s professionalism and high-level performance.
Karachi University Marches to the Final:
With back-to-back wins and a historic margin of victory, Karachi University now heads to the championship final. Their combination of explosive batting and lethal bowling makes them strong contenders for the HEC-PCB Inter-
University Cricket Championship 2024-25 title.
The team’s consistent dominance underscores their preparation, teamwork, and tactical strength in university-level cricket.
