11/05/2026
Alumni Cricket Bonanza – May 10, 2026
The Crescent Cricket Ground was buzzing with excitement on May 10th as alumni gathered for an action-packed day of hard-ball cricket, followed by a high-energy tape-ball tournament under the floodlights. The core vision behind this sports event is to promote healthy activities, foster meaningful reunions across different batches, and help us reconnect with our beloved alma mater.
The day kicked off with the Class of 1989/90 taking on the Class of 1987 in a gripping 12-over match. Batting first, the 1989/90 side posted a solid total of 97-5. The 1987 team fought incredibly hard during the chase but ultimately fell just short, getting bowled out for 94 and handing the 1989/90 team a narrow 3-run victory. Mr. Zafar Ahmad took home the "Man of the Match" award for his outstanding performance. He took 4 wickets and 1 catch helping the 1989/90 session secure their second consecutive win in the series. From session 1987, Mr. Shahzaib Ahmad played immaculate innings by scoring 54 runs.
During the post-match ceremony, we were honored to be joined by the Secretary, Crescent Educational Trust, Mian Altaf M. Saleem, who served as our Chief Guest and addressed the old Crescentarians from different batches. He shared the management's ongoing initiatives to restore the school to its historic glory and praised the incredible achievements of Crescentarians across the globe in all walks of life. He warmly welcomed the alumni to return and reconnect, emphasizing that the gates of their mother institution will always remain open to them.
Concluding the ceremony, the President of the Crescent Alumni Association, Mr. Mian Muiz, thanked the Chief Guest and delivered a heartfelt message to the gathering. He passionately urged Crescentarians to "Pay Back to the school” that shaped them. He emphasized that this vital support can take many forms like providing the financial sponsorships, philanthropic contributions, offering professional support, and actively participate in events necessary to fuel the school's continuous success. By pooling our resources and talents, he noted, we can collectively ensure an even brighter future for Crescent.
Later in the evening, as the floodlights illuminated the grounds, our first-ever tape-ball tournament commenced. The 8-over matches delivered non-stop entertainment:
Match 1: Session 2020 put on an absolute clinic, posting a formidable 111-1 and restricting Session 2016 to 72-3. This comfortable victory secured their place in the final with a massive net run rate.
Match 2: A total nail-biter! Session 2008 and Session 2018 tied at exactly 65 runs each. In a high-pressure Super Over, Session 2008 held their nerve to clinch the win.
Match 3 (Playoff): Session 2008 faced off against Session 2001 to secure the final spot in the tournament. Session 2008 set a challenging target of 88-1. Session 2001 was at 56-2 in 6 overs when bad weather forced an indefinite halt to the play, resulting in Session 2008 being declared the winner by 15 runs via the D/L method, and reached the final.
Looking ahead, the stage is now set for an epic final between Session 2008 and Session 2020 at the Crescent Cricket Ground next weekend. Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for what promises to be an unforgettable clash!
If your batch is interested in fielding a team for future hard-ball or tape-ball tournaments, please reach out to the following contacts. See you at the final!
Mian Muizzuddin Mahmood
President Crescent Alumni Association
03008464400
Coordinators:
Mr. Slaman Rehman
03064102916
Dr. Shaheedullah Qureshi
03444397977
