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Karachi teen Adam Gilchrist scores century in school cricket tournament

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Karachi teen Adam Gilchrist scores century in school cricket tournament

Summary

Adam Gilchrist, a young cricketer from Karachi, scored 117 runs off 108 balls to lead Kamran Public School to victory over Happy Palace Grammar School in the PCB Talent Hunt School Cricket Championship Under-17 tournament. His performance contributed to a total of 297 for four in 40 overs, securing a 172-run win. This tournament features over 3,300 schools and runs until December 5, providing a platform for emerging cricket talent in Pakistan. Gilchrist’s father named him after the legendary Australian cricketer, but he idolizes Kumar Sangakkara, hoping to emulate the Sri Lankan great’s success.

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•Adam Gilchrist scores 117 runs in the PCB Under-17 tournament
•Led Kamran Public School to a 172-run win
•Tournament features over 3,300 participating schools
•Runs until December 5, fostering young talent
•Idolizes Kumar Sangakkara despite sharing a name with Adam Gilchrist

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A Karachi teenager named Adam Gilchrist grabbed attention after smashing 117 off 108 balls in Pakistan’s Under-17 school cricket tournament, helping Kamran Public School win by 172 runs. His cricket-loving father named him after Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, but the young left-handed wicketkeeper-batter idolises Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara and hopes to follow in his footsteps.
— Yahoo Sports

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