Bhatti’s Ten-Wicket Haul Leads Hyderabad to Six-Wicket Triumph Over Lahore Whites in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Former Test fast bowler Bilawal Bhatti delivered an exceptional performance, claiming a 10-wicket haul to secure Hyderabad’s six-wicket victory over Lahore Whites on the third day of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in Islamabad. Elsewhere, Rawalpindi, FATA, and Karachi Whites emerged victorious in dominant fashion.

Hyderabad vs. Lahore Whites: Bhatti Dominates with 10 Wickets

Hyderabad’s Bilawal Bhatti starred with the ball, taking 4 for 61 in the first innings and following up with a match-winning 6 for 42 in the second. Lahore Whites, resuming at 162 for five, were restricted to 203 in their second innings, setting a target of 131. Hyderabad chased it down with ease, losing only four wickets, with Muhammad Sadam’s 48 anchoring the pursuit.

Scores in Brief:

• Lahore Whites: 219 all-out (53.3 overs), 203 all-out (65 overs)
• Hyderabad: 292 all-out (59.3 overs), 131-4 (27 overs)

Rawalpindi vs. AJK: Shadab and Kashif Star in Innings Victory

Rawalpindi registered their first win, defeating Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) by an innings and 144 runs. AJK, needing 231 to force Rawalpindi to bat again, fell short, being bowled out for 149. Shadab Khan’s all-round performance (84 runs, 2 for 4 in the first innings, and 3 for 7 in the second) was instrumental.

Scores in Brief:

• AJK: 82 all-out (33.1 overs), 149 all-out (46.1 overs)
• Rawalpindi: 375 all-out (88.5 overs)

FATA vs. Dera Murad Jamali: Gul’s Five-For Seals Innings Win

FATA crushed Dera Murad Jamali by an innings and 129 runs in Sheikhupura. After amassing 448 in the first innings, FATA bowled out Dera Murad Jamali twice, thanks to Sameen Gul’s 5 for 59 in the second innings, rounding off match figures of seven for 133.

Scores in Brief:

• Dera Murad Jamali: 170 all-out (52.1 overs), 149 all-out (51.5 overs)
• FATA: 448 all-out (103.2 overs)

Karachi Whites vs. Multan: Ghori Guides Karachi Whites to Three-Wicket Win

In Charsadda, Karachi Whites overcame Multan by three wickets. Chasing 216, Karachi Whites relied on Muhammad Ghazi Ghori’s 68 to reach the target with seven wickets down.

Scores in Brief:

• Multan: 260 all-out (78 overs), 125 all-out (51 overs)
• Karachi Whites: 170 all-out (55 overs), 216-7 (42.3 overs)

In Other Matches:

• Abbottabad vs. Faisalabad: Abbottabad declared at 203 for eight, setting Faisalabad a 419-run target. Faisalabad were 69 for two at stumps.
• Peshawar vs. Bahawalpur: Peshawar set Bahawalpur a target of 344, with Bahawalpur at seven for one in pursuit.
• Lahore Blues vs. Karachi Blues: Lahore Blues need 164 more runs for an outright win after dismissing Karachi Blues for 209 in the second innings.
• Quetta vs. Sialkot: Quetta faces defeat, trailing Sialkot by 95 runs with seven wickets in hand.

Summary of Scores (Day 3)

1. Hyderabad beat Lahore Whites by six wickets
2. Rawalpindi beat AJK by an innings and 144 runs
3. FATA beat Dera Murad Jamali by an innings and 129 runs
4. Karachi Whites beat Multan by three wickets