In the latest round of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24, teams from Peshawar, Karachi Whites, Multan, and FATA emerged victorious in their respective matches, marking an eventful day at venues across Rawalpindi, AJK, and Abbottabad.
Faisalabad v Peshawar at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
In the Faisalabad versus Peshawar clash at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Peshawar set a formidable score of 264 all out in 45 overs, with Captain Sahibzada Farhan and Kamran Ghulam leading the charge. Faisalabad, in response, managed only 142-7 in 27.3 overs before bad light halted play. Peshawar secured a 68-run victory through the DLS method.
Rawalpindi v Karachi Whites at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Over at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Karachi Whites dominated Rawalpindi with an impressive total of 364-7 in 45 overs. Saim Ayub’s exceptional 179, the highest individual score in the competition, was the highlight. Rawalpindi, chasing a target of 365, reached 169-5 in 27 overs before rain intervened. Karachi Whites claimed a 72-run victory based on the DLS method.
Multan v Lahore Blues at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad
In Abbottabad, Lahore Blues posted 257-7 in 40 overs against Multan, a match affected by rain. Multan, in response, scored 163-4 in 21.2 overs, securing a 37-run win through the DLS method.
FATA v Lahore Whites at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK
Lastly, at Mirpur Cricket Stadium in AJK, FATA bowled out Lahore Whites for 128 in 38.1 overs. FATA then chased the target, reaching 130-4 in 22.1 overs, securing a six-wicket victory.
Scores in brief:
Peshawar beat Faisalabad by 68 runs (DLS)
Peshawar 264 all out, 45 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 66, Kamran Ghulam 63; Arshad Iqbal 5-67)
Faisalabad 142-7, 27.3 overs (Asif Ali 30, Mohammad Saleem 27; Abbas Afridi 2-29, Azam Khan 2-32, Mohammad Ilyas 2-34)
Karachi Whites beat Rawalpindi by 72 runs (DLS)
Karachi Whites 364-7, 45 overs (Saim Ayub 179, Asad Shafiq 57; Shoaib Amir 1-37, Mehran Mumtaz 1-54, Mubasir Khan 1-57, Kashif Ali 1-67, Zeeshan Malik 1-68, Jahandad Khan 1-75)
Rawalpindi 169-5, 27 overs (Abdul Faseeh 54, Umar Amin 44; Noman Ali 3-19, Asa Shafiq 2-9)
Multan beat Lahore Blues by 37 runs (DLS)
Lahore Blues 257-7, 40 overs (Hussain Talat 70, Rizwan Hussain 62; Tahir Hussain 3-56)
Multan 163-4, 21.2 overs (Sharjeel Khan 82, Sohaib Maqsood 33; Hussain Talat 1-17, Usman Qadir 1-17, Ali Shafiq 1-27, Umaid Asif 1-31)
FATA beat Lahore Whites by six wickets
Lahore Whites 128 all out, 38.1 overs (Ahmed Daniyal 32, Fahad Munir 27; Asif Afridi 3-15, Khushdil Shah 3-30, Shahid Aziz 2-25)
FATA 130-4, 22.1 overs (Mohammad Farooq 40, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi 34 not out, Samiullah Jr 33; Mohammad Rameez Jr 2-25, Aamer Jamal 1-29, Asadullah 1-35)
