All Balochistan HEC Cricket Zone Event: UoT Dominates Pool B Group Stage, VC Commends Team’s Overall Performance
Posted on 21 Oct, 2024 - Published by
The University of Turbat (UoT) cricket team delivered an outstanding performance in the All Balochistan HEC Cricket Zone Event 2024, dominating Pool B by winning all three of their group stage matches consecutively. In the group stage matches, the Team UoT secured commanding victories over the University of Makran, Panjgur, by 8 wickets, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water, and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, by 2 wickets, and the University of Loralai by 7 wickets, maintaining an unbeaten streak that carried them into the final.
In the high important final match, UoT took on Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta, at the University of Loralai cricket ground on October 19, 2024. Despite their excellent form throughout the tournament, the team UoT fell short in the final, losing the match and missing out on the championship title.
UoT Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad, along with the university community lauded the team for their exceptional performance throughout the event and expressed confidence in their future tournaments.
Vice Chancellor highlighted UoT’s commendable journey in the tournament, with standout contributions from players like Aslam Mazhar, Sohail Shoaib, Salman Naik, Ijaz ul Haq, Jalal Hussain, Behrawar Khan, Imran Zahid, Bakhshullah, Sawood Babul, Bahad Naeem, and other players. The Vice-Chancellor also extended his appreciation to Mr. Mazhar Gichki, Sports In-charge, focal person Munir Anwar, and the team officials for their leadership and guidance throughout the tournament.
“Although the team UoT just missed out on the title, the team’s efforts and determination throughout the tournament have been a source of pride for the university,” VC added.
The event, hosted by the University of Loralai concluded in a final competition between the two most formidable teams of the tournament, BUITEMS from Pool A and the University of Turbat from Pool B. Despite high hopes and a fighting spirit from UoT; the BUITEMS played better in the final and emerged victorious, claiming the championship. Eight universities from Balochistan, including the University of Turbat, participated in the tournament.
Dr. Ehsanullah Khan Kakar, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Loralai and chief guest of the final match and closing ceremony congratulated BUITEMS on their triumph in the final and extended his gratitude to all the universities across Balochistan for their participation in the event.