Lahore, 26 October 2024:
The 2024-25 season of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy commenced today. 18 teams of the 16 regions are taking part in the premier first-class tournament.
Group A
Islamabad Region v Abbottabad Region at the National Ground, Islamabad
Islamabad Region were bundled out for 117 in 41.3 overs after Abbottabad decided to field first. Abbottabad’s Adil Naz bagged a five-wicket haul (5-33) while left-arm pacer Israr Hussain took two wickets for 48 runs.
At stumps, Abbottabad were 90 for eight in 35 overs. Islamabad’s right-arm fast bowler Nusratullah grabbed four wickets for 13, while left-arm spinner Shayan Shaikh picked three wickets for 19 in eight overs.
Faisalabad Region v Lahore Region Whites at Diamond Ground, Islamabad
After Faisalabad opted to field, Lahore Region Whites scored 225 for seven in 79 overs when stumps were drawn. Attyab Ahmed (69, 172b, 10x4s) and Obaid Shahid (59, 104b, 10x4s) scored half-centuries for their side.
Test fast bowler Khurram Shehzad was the most successful bowler for Faisalabad Region, taking four wickets for 42 runs in 15 overs.
Hyderabad Region v Larkana Region at Marghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad
Hyderabad Region finished the day one with 309 for nine in 82 overs courtesy of half-centuries by Mohammad Suleman (84, 151b, 11x4s, 1x6), Gohar Ali (81, 95b, 14x4s, 2x6s) and Muhammad Sadam (76, 117b, 9x4s).
For Larkana Region, Aamir Ali Brohi, Asif Ali Chandio, Mohammad Nawaz and Shahzaib Aziz bagged two wickets each.
Group B
Multan Region v Rawalpindi Region at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Multan’s Muhammad Shahzad (78, 50b, 6x4s, 6x6s) scored a quick-fire half-century before Multan Region were dismissed for 256 in 61.5 overs after being put in to bat. Imam-ul-Haq (39, 66b, 5x4s), Waseem Akram Jnr (38, 66b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Sharoon Siraj (32, 36b, 3x4s, 1x6) were other run-getters for the Multan Region.
Rawalpindi Region’s Jahandad Khan took four wickets, while Ali Hasnain and Mohammad Awais Anwar snapped three and two wickets, respectively.
At stumps, Rawalpindi Region were 55 for two in 19 overs with opening batter Abdul Faseeh unbeaten on 34. Waseem took Rawalpindi Region both wickets to fall.
Peshawar Region v Karachi Region Whites at Ashfaq Cricket Ground Sirdheri, Charsadda
Waqar Ahmed (140, 191b, 18x4s, 2x6s) and Sahibzada Farhan (100, 135b, 14x4s, 2x6s) scored centuries as Peshawar Region finished the first day at 365 for three in 90 overs. After being asked to bat, the opening pair of Sahibzada and Waqar knitted a 217-run partnership. Irsrarullah coming to bat at number three scored a 102-ball 65, which included nine fours and a six.
Captain Iftikhar Ahmed returned undefeated on 35 along with Nabi Gul (14 not out, 40b, 2x4s, 1x6).
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Region v Bahawalpur Region at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium
AJK Region were bowled out for 238 in 75.5 overs after Bahawalpur Region opted to field. Captain Hasan Raza scored a 207-ball 105, which included 15 boundaries.
For Bahawalpur Region, Ali Shabbir and Muhammad Imran bagged three wickets apiece. At stumps, Bahawalpur Region were six for no loss in 2.2 overs.
Group C
Karachi Region Blues v Quetta Region at Rana Naveed Academy, Sheikhupura
Quetta Region were bowled out for 147 in 49.3 overs after defending champions Karachi Region Blues opted to field. Quetta’s Shahbaz Khan returned undefeated on 47 off 100 balls, which included four fours.
Tabish Khan took four wickets for 55, while Aftab Khan and Fahad Amin bagged three wickets each.
In turn, at stumps, Karachi Region Blues were 51 for nine in 21.3 overs. Only Saifullah Bangash managed to get into double figures as he scored a 28-ball 19, hitting two fours.
Quetta’s Najeebullah bagged five wickets for 13 runs, while Mohammad Idrees took three wickets for six runs in 2.3 overs.
FATA Region v Sialkot Region at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala
After being asked to bat first, FATA Region, on the back of half-centuries from Mohammad Farooq (75, 97b, 7x4s, 3x6s) and Samiullah Jnr (52, 89b, 4x4s, 2x6s), scored 316 for seven in 84 overs before close of play.
Sialkot Region’s Amad Butt took four wickets, while leg-spinner Usama Mir grabbed two wickets.
Dera Murad Jamali Region v Lahore Region Blues at Saeed Sports City Bedian, Lahore
Danish Aziz scored 102 off 192 balls to help Dera Murad Jamali Region score 254 for five in 88 overs. After being put into bat, opening batter Basit Ali scored a 75-ball 51, laced with nine fours and a six. Danish hit six fours and two sixes.
For Lahore Region Blues, Nisar Ahmad picked three wickets.
Scores in brief:
Group A
Islamabad Region v Abbottabad Region at National Ground, Islamabad
Islamabad Region 117 all out, 41.3 overs (Mohammad Hassan Nawaz 29; Adil Naz 5-33, Israr Hussain 2-48)
Abbottabad Region 90-8, 35 overs (Adil Naz 15 not out; Nusratullah 4-13, Shayan Shaikh 3-19)
Faisalabad Region v Lahore Region Whites at Diamond Ground, Islamabad
Lahore Region Whites 225-7, 79 overs (Attyab Ahmed 69, Obaid Shahid 59, Saad Naseem 26 not out; Khurram Shahzad 4-42)
Hyderabad Region v Larkana Region at Marghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad
Hyderabad Region 309-9, 82 overs (Mohammad Suleman 84, Gohar Ali 81, Muhammad Sadam 76; Shahzaib Aziz 2-35, Asif Ali Chandio 2-47, Aamir Ali Brohi 2-60, Mohammad Nawaz 2-79)
Group B
Multan Region v Rawalpindi Region at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Multan Region 256 all out, 61.5 overs (Muhammad Shahzad 78, Imam-ul-Haq 39, Waseem Akram Jnr 38, Sharoon Siraj 32; Jahandad Khan 4-43, Ali Hasnain 3-69, Mohammad Awais Anwar 2-37)
Rawalpindi Region 55-2, 19 overs (Abdul Faseeh 34 not out; Waseem Akram Jnr 2-25)
Peshawar Region v Karachi Region Whites at Ashfaq Cricket Ground Sirdheri, Charsadda
Peshawar Region 365-3, 90 overs (Waqar Ahmed 140, Sahibzada Farhan 100, Israrullah 65, Iftikhar Ahmed 35 not out)
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Region v Bahawalpur Region at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium
AJK Region 238 all out, 75.5 overs (Hasan Raza 105; Ali Shabbir 3-53, Muhammad Imran 3-74)
Bahawalpur Region 6-0, 2.2 overs
Group C
Karachi Region Blues v Quetta Region at Rana Naveed Academy, Sheikhupura
Quetta 147 all out, 49.3 overs (Shahbaz Khan 47 not out; Tabish Khan 4-55, Aftab Khan 3-33, Fahad Amin 3-37)
Karachi Region Blues 51-9, 21.3 overs (Saifullah Bangash 19; Najeebullah Achakzai 5-13, Mohammad Idrees 3-6)
FATA Region v Sialkot Region at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala
FATA Region 316-7, 84 overs (Mohammad Farooq 75, Samiullah Jnr 52, Abdul Aziz 40 not out, Khushdil Shah 37; Amad Butt 4-48, Usama Mir 2-72)
Dera Murad Jamali Region v Lahore Region Blues at Saeed Sports City Bedian, Lahore
Dera Murad Jamali Region 254-5, 88 overs (Danish Aziz 102, Basit Ali 51, Taimur Ali 41; Nisar Ahmad 3-37)
