MES Indian School’s Rohan Mahendra Gawand set up an emphatic six-wicket victory over Ideal Indian School in the final of the QCA Under-19 Inter-School Boys Cricket Tournament.

Gawand took two wickets as Ideal Indian School, batting first, posted a reasonable 175 in 35 overs. Then, he led the chase and progressed to hit a brilliant 50 to fashion the victory. He was chosen the man of the final for his efforts.

The Qatar Cricket Association conducted the tournament under the direction of the Asian Cricket Council. Mr Amin ul Islam supervised the event in which 11 teams participated this year.

In a third place play-off, Adnan Butt guided Pak Shamaa School to an exciting one-wicket victory against Bangladesh MHM School.

Three players were selected for their consistent performances and were awarded as well. Shahid Baciter of Dukhan English School hit a total 198 runs to win the Best Batsman’s award. Saradhy Krishnan of MES Indian School emerged as the Best Bowler with a haul of 15 wickets. Saif ur Rehman of Pakistan Education Centre (136 runs and eight wickets) was adjudged the Best All-rounder.

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