The second round of the Super-Four stage in the Hanif Mohammad Trophy 2023-24 kicked off today with two thrilling encounters:
Quetta vs. Abbottabad at Multan Cricket Stadium:
Opting to bowl after winning the toss at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Quetta faced off against Abbottabad. Abbottabad posted a total of 243 runs in 75.3 overs, led by an impressive performance from Anees Azam Khan, who missed a century by just one run (99 off 192 balls). Ahmed Khan chipped in with a solid 42 (70 balls). Left-arm pacer Jalat Khan was the star for Quetta, taking four wickets, while Gohar Faiz claimed three.
In response, Quetta managed to score 26 runs in 10 overs, losing one wicket to the Abbottabad bowlers.
Islamabad vs. Hyderabad at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:
In another fixture, Islamabad won the toss and chose to bat against Hyderabad at the Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex in Rahim Yar Khan. Islamabad posted 268 runs while losing seven wickets in 99 overs. Mohammad Hammad (71), Farmanullah Khan (67 not out), Hassan Nawaz (43), and Rohail Nazir (40) were the leading run-scorers for Islamabad. The Hyderabad bowlers, led by Jawad Ali with four wickets, managed to put up a commendable effort, while Majid Asghar claimed two wickets.
The second round of the Super-Four stage in the Hanif Mohammad Trophy promises exciting cricket action with these intriguing matchups.
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