KARACHI, Oct 19: A magnificent all-round performance by Osama Ali inspired Southshore School to a crushing 59-run victory over Habib Public School (HPS) in the opening match of the fifth Ian Fyfe Memorial Inter-school T20 Invitation Cricket League here at the KGA Gymkhana Ground on Saturday.
Left-handed Osama, son of former international Sajid Ali, struck an undefeated 89 to power Southshore School to 179-3 and then grabbed two wickets for 24 runs with his off-spin bowling as HPS slumped to 120-9.
Taha Raza made a fighting 50 for the losing side, while Ahmed Kabir contributed 25.
Leg-spinner Hasan Shahab also bowled to claim two wickets for 22 runs.
Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by Rev Father Robert D’Silva.
Summarised scores:
SOUTHSHORE SCHOOL 179-3 in 20 overs (Osama Ali 89 not out, Adeeb 27 retired hurt, Abdul Haseeb 25 not out); HABIB PUBLIC SCHOOL 120-9 in 20 overs (Taha Raza 50, Ahmed Kabir 25; Hasan Shahab 2-22, Osama Ali 2-24).—Sports Reporter
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