Islamabad Secures Dominant Victory Over Hyderabad in Hanif Mohammad Trophy Super-Four Stage

In a gripping contest during the final day of round two in the Super-Four stage of the Hanif Mohammad Trophy 2023-24, Hyderabad was confronted with a formidable task of chasing down a colossal total of 350 runs at the Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex in Rahim Yar Khan. However, their efforts fell short as they were bowled out for 184 runs, conceding a significant victory to Islamabad with a commanding margin of 164 runs. On the preceding day, Quetta had notched a comprehensive six-wicket triumph over Abbottabad at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Islamabad v Hyderabad at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:

At the start of the day, Islamabad declared their innings without adding any runs to their overnight total of 235 for seven in 54 overs. They presented Hyderabad with the challenging task of chasing 350 runs in the final innings at the Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex in Rahim Yar Khan.

In the final innings, Hyderabad struggled to build momentum and was eventually dismissed for a total of 184 runs. Haris Khan emerged as the standout performer for Hyderabad, showcasing immense determination with a resilient knock of 83 runs off 264 balls, featuring six boundaries and three sixes. Mohammad Suleman was the second-highest scorer for Hyderabad, contributing 34 runs from 89 balls, including six boundaries. Islamabad’s Farmanullah Khan impressed with a four-wicket haul, while Mohammad Nadeem, Mohammad Musa, and Shayan Shaikh each bagged two wickets, collectively restricting Hyderabad to a total that fell short by 164 runs.

Scores in Brief:

Quetta v Abbottabad:

• Quetta defeated Abbottabad by six wickets.
• Abbottabad posted 243 runs in 75.3 overs in their first innings, with Anees Azeem Khan top-scoring with 99 runs and Ahmed Khan contributing 42 runs. Jalat Khan and Gohar Faiz shared the bowling honors for Quetta.
• In their second innings, Abbottabad could only manage 106 runs in 87.2 overs. Afaq Khan was their leading scorer with 30 runs. Gohar Faiz and Jalat Khan led Quetta’s bowling attack.
• Quetta, in response, scored 272 runs, with Shahbaz Khan and Abdul Wahid Bangalzai scoring 72 and 60 runs, respectively. Adil Naz and Khalid Usman were prominent bowlers for Abbottabad.
• Quetta achieved the target with six wickets to spare, posting 79-4 in 16.5 overs, with Mohammad Ibrahim top-scoring with 46 runs. Adil Naz stood out for Abbottabad with three wickets.

Islamabad v Hyderabad:

• Islamabad secured a convincing 164-run victory over Hyderabad.
• Islamabad scored 304 runs in their first innings in 120.2 overs, with notable contributions from Farmanullah Khan (72), Mohammad Hammad (71), Hassan Nawaz (43), and Rohail Nazir (40). Jawad Ali shone with the ball for Hyderabad, claiming five wickets.
• In their second innings, Islamabad declared at 235-7 in 54 overs. Hassan Nawaz led the way with 92 runs, while Ali Imran added 34 runs. Jawad Ali and Asad Malik were Hyderabad’s prominent wicket-takers.
• Hyderabad, in response, managed 190 runs in their first innings, with Rizwan Mehmood and Daniyal Hussain Rajput scoring 43 and 32 runs, respectively. Shayan Shaikh was exceptional with seven wickets for Islamabad.
• In the final innings, Hyderabad could only muster 184 runs in 101.3 overs, despite a fighting knock of 83 runs from Haris Khan. Farmanullah Khan claimed four crucial wickets for Islamabad, while Mohammad Nadeem, Mohammad Musa, and Shayan Shaikh contributed with two wickets each.