Umar Khute’s brilliant century put defending champions Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English School (CST) in a commanding position against General Education Academy (GEA), Chembur, and on course for a hat-trick of Harris Shield titles in the Dream Sports-Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) inter-school cricket tournament at the MCA ground, BKC, on Thursday.

Resuming on Day Two of the three-day Elite Division final, Anjuman-I-Islam posted 374-9 in their allotted 80 overs. Khute led the charge with 156 off 190 balls, striking 19 boundaries and six sixes. He received valuable support from Aarav Yadav, who scored 67 off 94 balls.