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Fazal Shahid stars with century for Emirates Future International Academy

Shahid shared a 67-run opening wicket partnership in just under five overs with Owais Ahmed who smashed 32 from 17 balls.

Fazal Shahid receives the man of the match award from Shahnawaz Hakim, operations manager of Abu Dhabi Cricket Council. — Supplied photo

Abu Dhabi: Fazal Shahid hit an unbeaten century to lead Emirates Future International Academy to a run-feast against Al Yasmina in the UAE Exchange Centre Abu Dhabi inter-school Under-16 tournament.

The opener hit 104 not out highlighted by 14 fours and a six, as his team amassed 230 for one after he was sent in to bat first at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Council’s Nursery Oval-1. Al Yasmina were bowled out for 32.

Shahid shared a 67-run opening wicket partnership in just under five overs with Owais Ahmed who smashed 32 from 17 balls.

Izaan Khan, who stroked 68 not out, and Shahid then hit the Al Yasmina bowling to all parts of the grounds to share a 163-run stand for the second wicket without being separated.In the U12 competition at the adjoining Zayed Cricket Academy grounds, Suriya Satish hit 46 not out and took three for 13 from three overs to script a resounding 58-run win for newcomers Bright Riders over The Cambridge High School.

In a Group A match in the same age division, The Model outclassed Al Yasmina by 105 runs.

Faheem Abdul Salam and Sameer Vijay produced excellent all-round performances in the victory.

Abdul Salam hit 56 and took two wickets for one run and Vijay stroked 42 and grabbed three for five from three overs. Model

Model sent in to bat first were bowled out for 165. Wasat Khan was the pick of their bowling taking four for 26 from four overs. Al Yasmina were shot out for 61.