Abbottabad clinched a convincing victory over Hyderabad in the final round of the Hanif Mohammad Trophy, successfully chasing down 187 runs to secure a three-wicket win at the Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex in Rahim Yar Khan on the tournament’s third day.
Quetta vs. Islamabad at Multan Cricket Stadium:
Islamabad resumed their innings at 77 for 3 in 13 overs and managed to post a total of 238 all out in 71.2 overs. Hassan Nawaz’s 71 runs were the highlight for Islamabad, with support from Faizan Riaz (53) and Mohammad Hammad (47). Quetta, set a target of 191, reached 92 for one at stumps, with Hazrat Wali (47 not out) and Latifullah Shah (24 not out) leading the chase.
Abbottabad vs. Hyderabad at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:
Hyderabad began the day at 220 for nine in 75 overs and posted a total of 220 runs in their second innings, with Rizwan Mehmood (82) and Mohammad Suleman (56) as the top scorers. Abbottabad was set a target of 187 in the final innings, which they achieved in 47.3 overs. Mehrooz Rasheed (46), Khalid Usman (38), and Anees Azam Khan (34) played crucial roles in the successful chase.
Scores in brief:
Quetta vs. Islamabad:
- Islamabad 238 all out in 71.2 overs (Hassan Nawaz 71, Faizan Riaz 53; Jalat Khan 5-50)
- Quetta 92-1 in 23 overs (Hazrat Wali 47 not out)
Abbottabad vs. Hyderabad:
- Hyderabad 220 all out in 75.1 overs (Rizwan Mehmood 82, Mohammad Suleman 56; Khalid Usman 7-57)
- Abbottabad 187-7 in 47.3 overs (Mehrooz Rasheed 46, Khalid Usman 38)
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