IISR beats PISR in Hamid Rasheed Cup

RIYADH —  The International Indian School Riyadh (IISR) beat Pakistan International School Riyadh — English Section (PISR-ES) in their two encounters on the opening day of the Hamid Rasheed Inter-School Memorial Cup cricket tournament here. This inter-school tournament (U-16 and U-19) is being held under the aegis of Saudi Cricket Centre (SCC), the official cricket body in the Kingdom. Hamid Rasheed, who passed away recently, was an official of the Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section) and active member of Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA). The opening ceremony was attended by SCC officials, Syed Akram Mohiuddin, Khawar Abbas, Syed Taqiuddin and Dr. Sayeed Mohiuddin. A two-minute silence was also observed in memory of the late Hamid Rasheed. The players were then introduced to the dignitaries present there. The teams put on a spectacular parade display with great enthusiasm. High zeal of the budding cricketers was evident on their faces. International Indian School Riyadh (IISR) beat Pakistan International School Riyadh — English Section (PISR-ES) in their U-19 match by 99 runs. PISR won the toss and elected to field. IISR put on 250 with a spectacular century by Aakefin. He remained unbeaten on 133 with 19 fours and 2 sixes. He also bagged the Man of the Match award. Zuhair and Azaan scored 35 and 27, respectively. Abdullah, Shayan, Zain and Saud took one wicket each. PISR was restricted to 151 for 5 in 20 overs. Shayan was the top scorer with 22 (1 six and 1 four). In the U-16 tie, IISR beat PISR by 40 runs. IISR, playing first, posted 186. IISR captain Easa was the highest scorer with 59. He later scalped five wickets to claim the Man of the Match award. The highest wicket taker for PISR was Shaheer Zafar, 5 for 31. PISR gave a befitting reply, but was bundled out for 146 in 19 overs. Hisham Raja and Irtaza scored 23 and 21, respectively.