By Shakeel Ur Rehman
KARACHI: Eshal Associates’ 18-year-old opener Usman Khan continued his outstanding run of form in the President’s Trophy Grade II final, smashing a brilliant 140 against Kingsmen to further strengthen his position as the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
Usman dominated the opposition bowlers with an entertaining innings featuring 13 fours and five sixes. His impressive performance came at a crucial stage of the final, highlighting his consistency and ability to deliver under pressure.
The young batter has accumulated 896 runs in the tournament at an exceptional average of 128, including five centuries and one half-century. His highest score is 202, making him one of the competition’s most prominent performers.
Batting first, Kingsmen posted 369 runs, with Najab Khan scoring 104, Muhammad Aamir Azmat contributing 68, Kashif Ali making 55 and Syed Faraz Ali adding 45. For Eshal Associates, Zahid Bashir claimed five wickets for 92 runs to lead the bowling effort.
In reply, Eshal Associates reached 371 for five, securing a two-run lead over Kingsmen. Usman’s magnificent century played a major role in helping his side move ahead in the closely contested final.
At just 18, Usman’s remarkable run-scoring record, five centuries and outstanding average underline his immense potential. His continued performances have made him one of the standout players of the tournament and a batter to watch in the future.
