Islamabad — Capital Development Authority (CDA) produced a stunning all-round performance to thrash Dunya News by 186 runs in the final of the 2nd RISJA Inter-Media Cricket Tournament at the National Cricket Ground.
Batting first, CDA piled up a mammoth 245 for 5 in 20 overs. Faisal Satti played a blistering knock of 71 off just 22 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award. He was well supported by Touseef Sarwar (67 off 36 balls) and Rizwan Sarwar (62 off 35 balls), who kept the scoreboard ticking with aggressive stroke play.
Chasing the huge target, Dunya News faltered badly and were bundled out for only 59 runs in 12.1 overs. Only Asad (15 runs) offered some resistance while the rest of the batting lineup collapsed against CDA’s bowling attack.
After the match, a graceful prize distribution ceremony was held with Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa as the chief guest. He awarded the champion CDA team with a cash prize of Rs. 300,000 and the winners’ trophy, while Dunya News received Rs. 200,000 and the runners-up trophy. On this occasion, Fazlur Rehman of Zakat Foundation and Chaudhry Muhammad Zahid, CEO of Bravo Foods, also presented shields to the tournament’s best performers.
The event was attended by players, officials, and media representatives who lauded the successful organization of the tournament.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
