Adnan shines

Published October 1, 2006

KARACHI, Sept 30: A good all-round performance by Adnan Ahmed inspired Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to a 28-run win against AKU Staff & Faculty in the 2nd AKU Twenty20 Ramazan cricket tournament on Friday.

Adnan scored 28 as DIB reached 174 for five. Faisal Waqar contributed 54 which included six fours.

AKU Faculty & Staff made 146 in 19 overs in reply with Jahangor Khan striking four fours and two sixes in his 45.

Adnan claimed four for 23 and was declared Man-of-the-Match.

Summarised scores:

DIB 174-5 in 20 overs (Faisal Waqar 54, Adnan Ahmed 28, M.A. Mannan 23; Naeem Madhani 2-42); AKU FACULTY & STAFF 146 in 19 overs (Jahangir Khan 45; Adnan Ahmed 4-23, M. Korab 2-37).

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