The Super Eight stage of the National T20 Cup 2023-24 commenced in Karachi, delivering thrilling encounters as Rawalpindi, Sialkot, and Peshawar secured victories in the opening day’s matches.
Rawalpindi vs Abbottabad at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi
Shadab Khan’s Rawalpindi secured a commanding 32-run win against Abbottabad. Opting to bat, Rawalpindi found themselves at 26-4 before Mohammad Nawaz’s blazing 72 off 36 balls powered them to 179. Abbottabad’s Adil Naz took three wickets. Despite Fakhar Zaman’s 30, Abbottabad fell short, managing 147 in reply.
Sialkot vs FATA at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi
Sialkot dominated FATA as the latter were bundled out for 103. Sohaibullah and Mohammad Ali took three wickets each. Salman Khan and Mohammad Huraira’s unbeaten knocks guided Sialkot to an eight-wicket victory.
Peshawar vs Lahore Whites at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Lahore Whites’ 136 wasn’t enough as Sahibzada Farhan (64) and Mohammad Haris (52) propelled Peshawar to a seven-wicket triumph with 41 balls to spare.
The fourth match of the day between Lahore Blues and Karachi Whites is set to unfold at 2000 PKT at the National Bank Stadium, adding further excitement to this enthralling stage of the tournament.
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