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Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Lahore Whites, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi Claim Dominant Wins on Day 3 of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 Round 3; Group C Fixtures Hampered by Bad Light

Day three of the third round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 saw decisive performances from Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Lahore Whites, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi as they each clinched victories across Pool A and B fixtures. In contrast, matches in Pool C faced interruptions due to bad light, limiting play across all three venues.

Bahawalpur vs. Multan (Abbottabad Cricket Stadium)

Bahawalpur defended a 221-run target to secure a 78-run win over Multan. Beginning the day with a 150-run lead, Bahawalpur were bowled out for just 70, as Waseem Akram Jnr tore through their lineup, claiming a remarkable 5-38. Multan, however, could not capitalize on the opportunity, collapsing to 142 all out in 41.1 overs. Muhammad Imran (4-31), Mehran Sanwal (3-36), and Gulfam Aziz (2-33) spearheaded Bahawalpur’s bowling attack, securing the team’s victory.

Abbottabad vs. Larkana (National Ground, Islamabad)

Abbottabad registered their second win of the season with a convincing ten-wicket victory over Larkana. Trailing by 38 runs, Larkana’s batting faltered, moving from 130-5 to 186 all out, courtesy of Abbottabad’s Aqib Khan, who took an impressive 5-39. Abbottabad chased down the 19-run target in two overs.

Lahore Whites vs. Islamabad (Marghzar Ground, Islamabad)

Lahore Whites clinched a five-wicket victory over Islamabad, chasing down a modest 109-run target. Despite stumbling at 54-5, they were guided to victory thanks to an unbeaten 42 from Muhammad Akhlaq. Earlier, Islamabad’s innings folded at 155 after resuming from 129-8, with Lahore Whites’ Ahmed Daniyal taking his maiden first-class five-wicket haul.

Rawalpindi vs. Karachi Whites (Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi)

Led by Shadab Khan, Rawalpindi crushed Karachi Whites by nine wickets, recording back-to-back wins. Karachi Whites were bowled out for just 74 in their second innings, with Mohammad Awais Anwar’s brilliant 5-23 leaving Rawalpindi a target of only 22, which they achieved in 3.1 overs.

Peshawar vs. AJK (Ashfaq Cricket Ground, Charsadda)

Peshawar handed AJK their third consecutive defeat with a nine-wicket victory. AJK, adding just 71 runs to their overnight lead, were bowled out for 171. Sajid Khan impressed again, finishing with a match tally of 9-85. Peshawar’s openers, Maaz Sadaqat and Waqar Ahmed, made light work of the 130-run target in 25.5 overs.

Group C Matches Disrupted by Bad Light

In Lahore, limited play was possible in the Lahore Blues-Quetta fixture, with Quetta reduced to 92-8. Mohammad Abbas (4-43) and Nisar Ahmed (3-30) dominated. At Multan, Karachi Blues’ Abdullah Fazal scored a maiden first-class century (122 not out) in a rain-shortened day, moving the team to 251-8. In Sheikhupura, Sialkot were bowled out for 451, with Danish Aziz taking a five-wicket haul, but DM Jamali were struggling at 25-3 in response.


Scores in Brief (Day 3 of 4)

  • Bahawalpur beat Multan by 78 runs
    Bahawalpur 297 all out and 70 all out; Multan 147 all out and 142 all out.
  • Abbottabad beat Larkana by ten wickets
    Larkana 63 all out and 186 all out; Abbottabad 231 all out and 19-0.
  • Lahore Whites beat Islamabad by five wickets
    Islamabad 167 all out and 155 all out; Lahore Whites 214 all out and 113-5.
  • Peshawar beat AJK by nine wickets
    AJK 171 all out and 171 all out; Peshawar 213 all out and 131-1.
  • Rawalpindi beat Karachi Whites by nine wickets
    Karachi Whites 145 all out and 74 all out; Rawalpindi 198 all out and 26-1.

Group C Highlights

  • Lahore Blues vs. Quetta
    Quetta 101 all out and 92-8; Lahore Blues 150 all out.
  • Karachi Blues vs. FATA
    Karachi Blues 251-8.
  • Sialkot vs. DM Jamali
    Sialkot 451 all out; DM Jamali 25-3.

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