KU Inter-Department Cricket Tournament: North Campus beat IOT Zakura in super over to win KU cricket title

The useful part

The final between the Institute of Technology (IOT), Zakura Campus KU, and North Campus KU, turned into a thrilling contest. Batting first, IOT, Zakura Campus, posted a target of 128 runs in the allotted overs, with Arsalan contributing 27 runs to the team's total. In turn, North Campus also scored 128 runs in the stipulated overs, taking the match into a Super Over.

How it works

• In the decisive contest, North Campus scored 22 runs, while IOT, Zakura Campus, managed 10, enabling North Campus to clinch the title by 12 runs in a nail-biting finish and dethrone the defending champions.
• Raies Qadri, and attended by Dean and Director, IoT, Zakura Campus KU, Prof.
• Qadri congratulated both finalists for their impressive performances and commended all participating teams for displaying sporting spirit and discipline throughout the tournament.

Details worth keeping

The tournament, as per a KU statement, witnessed an overwhelming response, with 52 teams and over 800 students participating in the competition, making it one of the largest inter-department cricket tournaments organised by the University in recent years. The concluding ceremony was presided over by Director, DPES KU, Prof. Muhammad Tariq Banday, and Director, North Campus KU, Dr.