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Karachi, 6 December, 2023: After a day’s rest in the AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup 2023-24, the Super Eight stage action returned across three venues in Karachi.
Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Lahore Blues took the honours with triumphs in their respective games. The last match of the day is set to start between Karachi Whites and Sialkot at 2000 PKT. The coin toss will take place at 1930 PKT.
Lahore Whites vs Rawalpindi at UBL Sports Complex
Rawalpindi secured a vital five-wicket win as they chased a target of 147 in 19.1 overs against Lahore Whites. Saad Nasim, Lahore Whites captain, won the toss and elected to bat first earlier in the day. Zaman Khan drew first blood as he dismissed a well-set Muhammad Akhlaq (37, 21b, 7x4s, 1x6). Lahore Blues lost Tayyab Tahir (22, 17b, 3x4s), Ahmed Shehzad (27, 29b, 1x4) and Saad Khan (6, 5b) in consecutive overs as Mubasir Khan and Jahandad Khan kept making inroads. Skipper Saad Nasim’s unbeaten 27-ball 33 laced with one six and two fours made sure Lahore Whites put up a competitive total on the board.
In reply, Rawalpindi openers scored briskly as they plundered 55 runs in 5.2 overs before Zeeshan Malik (21, 17b, 4x4s) had to depart. Lahore Whites then got three quick wickets including that of the in-form opener Yasir Khan (33, 28b, 4x4s). Skipper Umar Amin (25, 25b, 2x4s) joined forces with Mohammad Nawaz (22 not out, 23b, 2x4s) and made sure to take Rawalpindi close to the target. In the end, a timely cameo by Jahandad Khan (17 not out, 6b, 2x4s, 1x6) was crucial in taking Rawalpindi over the line.
Jahandad Khan was declared player of the match for his all-round heroics.
Lahore Blues vs FATA at NBP Sports Complex
At NBP Sports Complex, Lahore Blues put up a valiant effort to defend a total of 153 runs as FATA fell nine short of the target. Lahore Blues won the toss and elected to bat first. Opening batter Umar Siddiq (40, 28b, 5x4s, 2x6s) looked in good touch as he kept churning boundaries while his fellow opener Imran Butt (15, 24b, 1x4) struggled in the middle. Hussain Talat (57 not out, 36b, 2x4s, 1x6) led Lahore Blues from the front as he smashed an unbeaten fifty. Wicketkeeper-batter Junaid Ali’s (23, 15b, 3x4s) contribution also helped Lahore Blues post a decent total.
FATA’s pursuit of the chase was jolted by the loss of four wickets by the 50-run mark. Khushdil Shah (54, 42b, 2x4s, 3x6s) and Rehan Afridi (35, 30b, 4x4s) got together and kept FATA in the game. Kashif Bhatti struck at a crucial point in the game to remove both Khushdil and Rehan, which dented FATA’s chances of success. Hunain Shah bagged two wickets in the last over and kept FATA tail-enders at bay from pulling off anything magical.
Hussain Talat and Nisar Ahmed bagged joint player of the match award for their efforts with bat and ball respectively.
Peshawar vs Abbottabad at National Bank Stadium
Peshawar registered yet another magnificent win in the Super Eight stage as they beat Abbottabad by 21 runs. With this triumph, Iftikhar Ahmed-led Peshawar have also secured a semi-final berth. Peshawar openers Sahibzada Farhan (64, 40b, 7x4s, 3x6s) and Israrullah (22, 12b, 3x4s, 1x6), came out all guns blazing. Mohammad Haris (64, 49b, 6x4s, 2x6s), batting at number three, struggled early on but then became the glue for Peshawar’s innings with a fine half-century. Iftikhar Ahmed’s (28, 16b, 1x6, 3x4s) contribution saw the team surge to 195-4 in the allotted 20 overs.
In reply, Abbottabad lost three batters early in the powerplay but then Kamran Ghulam and Afaq Ahmed stitched a 92-run partnership that kept them in the game. Peshawar’s bowling effort was led by Mohammad Abbas Afridi, who bagged three wickets. He was also aided by fellow pacer Mohammad Imran and Iftikhar Ahmed as they kept Abbottabad in check.
Imran Khan Snr took the prized wicket of Kamran Ghulam. Only three Abbottabad batters managed to enter double-figures. Sahibzada Farhan was declared player of the match for his brilliant knock with the bat.
Scores in Brief:
Rawalpindi beat Lahore Whites by five wickets at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi
Lahore Whites 146-6, 20 overs (Muhammad Akhlaq 37, Saad Nasim 33 not out, Ahmed Shehzad 27; Zaman Khan 3-23, Jahandad Khan 2-27, Mubasir Khan 1-5)
Rawalpindi 147-5, 19.1 overs (Yasir Khan 33, Umar Amin 25, Mohammad Nawaz 22 not out; Saad Khan 2-17, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 1-16, Mohammad Irfan 1-32, Mohammad Naveed 1-34)
Player of the match – Jahandad Khan (Rawalpindi)
Lahore Blues beat FATA by eight runs at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi
Lahore Blues 153-4, 20 overs (Hussain Talat 57 not out, Umar Siddiq 40, Junaid Ali 23 not out; Khushdil Shah 2-31, Asif Ali 1-8)
FATA 145-9, 20 overs (Khushdil Shah 54, Rehan Afridi 35; Nisar Ahmad 3-16, Hunain Shah 2-22, Kashif Bhatti 2-39, Usman Qadir 1-18, Umaid Asif 1-29)
Player of the match – Nisar Ahmad and Hussain Talat (Lahore Blues)
Peshawar beat Abbottabad by 21 runs at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Peshawar 195-4, 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 64, Mohammad Haris 64, Iftikhar Ahmed 28; Shahab Khan 2-37, Fayyaz Khan 1-41, Adil Naz 1-46)
Abbottabad 174-9, 20 overs (Kamran Ghulam 67, Afaq Ahmed 61; Mohammad Abbas Afridi 3-17, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-27, Sajid Khan 1-29, Imran Khan Snr 1-35, Mohammad Imran 1-38)
Player of the match – Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Peshawar)
