With the commencement of the Fall 2025 semester, cricket fever gripped the male campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) as the Directorate of Student Affairs (Male) organized a 35-overs hardball match between CDA Cricket Academy and the IIUI Cricket Team.
Batting first after winning the toss, CDA Cricket Academy was bowled out for 112 runs. IIUI’s Hamza Mashwani stole the show with a remarkable five-wicket haul, dismantling the opposition’s batting lineup.
Chasing the modest target, the IIUI Cricket Team sealed victory in just 14 overs, losing only one wicket. Saad Ahmed anchored the chase with an unbeaten 55-run knock, ensuring a dominant nine-wicket triumph for the home side.
Following the match, Director Student Affairs (Male) Dr. Hafiz Ghufran Ahmad, joined by cricket coach Sir Naseer Ahmad, applauded the players’ performances and presented the Man of the Match award to Hamza Mashwani for his exceptional bowling. Dr. Ghufran also commended the Sports Department and Coach Naseer for their efforts, assuring the university administration’s continued support for healthy sports activities aimed at fostering a vibrant and active campus environment.
