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Karachi Teen Scores Century in PCB School Championship, Shares Name with Adam Gilchrist
A 17‑year‑old left‑handed wicketkeeper‑batter from Karachi has attracted attention after scoring 117 runs off 108 balls in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Talent Hunt School Cricket Championship. The player, who attends Kamran Public School, shares his name with Australian legend Adam Gilchrist but cites former Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara as his cricketing idol.
The teenager’s innings, which included 11 fours and lasted 145 minutes, helped Kamran Public School post 297 for 4 in 40 overs against Happy Palace Grammar School Karachi at Jinnah College. He contributed nearly 39 % of the team’s total and the side won by 172 runs.
The tournament is part of PCB’s second school‑level talent hunt programme, running from 15 September to 5 December. More than 3,300 schools from 100 districts entered, with 1,200 shortlisted. Teams advance through district and provincial rounds to the national finals.
The player’s name was chosen by his parents: his mother gave him the first name Adam, while his father added Gilchrist in honour of the former Australian wicketkeeper‑batter who played 96 Tests and scored 5,570 runs. The young cricketer, however, looks up to Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan captain who amassed 12,400 Test runs and 38 centuries.
He thanked the PCB and its chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, for providing a platform for school players to showcase their talent.
Frequently asked questions
How many runs did the Karachi teenager score in the PCB Talent Hunt School Cricket Championship?
He scored 117 runs off 108 balls.
Which school did the teenager represent and what was the match outcome?
He represented Kamran Public School, which posted 297 for 4 in 40 overs and won by 172 runs against Happy Palace Grammar School Karachi.
Who did the teenager name his parents after and who is his cricket idol?
His parents named him after Adam Gilchrist, but he cites former Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara as his cricketing idol.