The second day of the fourth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 showcased thrilling action across venues, highlighted by Lahore Blues’ commanding batting display, Test pacer Musa Khan’s demolition job, and Karachi Blues’ dominant victory over Dera Murad Jamali.
Lahore Blues’ Batting Blitz
At Gohati Cricket Stadium, Swabi, Lahore Blues produced a batting masterclass against Sialkot. Resuming from their overnight score of 142-2, the Blues declared at a massive 439-7 in 100.1 overs. Mohammad Saleem (117), Umar Siddiq (115), and Qasim Akram (101 not out) struck brilliant centuries, capitalizing on a flat pitch. The trio punished Sialkot’s bowlers, particularly Mohammad Ali (4-110) and Awais Ali (2-88). Bad light cut short play after just 65.5 overs, leaving Sialkot with a daunting task on day three.
Karachi Blues Trounce DM Jamali
At Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Karachi Blues registered their second win, crushing Dera Murad Jamali by an innings and 56 runs. After adding just 13 runs to their overnight total of 144-8, Karachi Blues secured a 107-run first-innings lead. Mohammad Hamza starred with a match-winning spell, taking 10 wickets in the game, including 7-20 in DM Jamali’s first innings. DM Jamali were bundled out for 51 in their second innings in just 19.5 overs, as Hamza (3-14), Tabish Khan (2-18), and Aftab Khan (3-11) ran riot.
Musa Khan Wrecks Hyderabad
In Islamabad, Musa Khan delivered a devastating spell to dismantle Hyderabad’s batting line-up, claiming 7-28 in their second innings at the Diamond Cricket Ground. Hyderabad collapsed to 99 all out, losing by an innings and two runs. Islamabad, who had earlier gained a slender 101-run lead, had contributions from Rizwan Ali (48) and Arsal Sheikh (43 not out).
Other Matches
- Peshawar vs Multan (Ashfaq Cricket Ground, Charsadda):
Peshawar’s Mohammad Amir Khan (6-98) restricted Multan to 292 after their overnight 120-2. In reply, Peshawar were 70-4, trailing by 222 runs. - AJK vs Karachi Whites (Abbottabad Cricket Stadium):
Karachi Whites’ Rameez Aziz completed his seventh first-class century (107) as the team posted 356. Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) fought back, reaching 231-6 at stumps, led by Qazi Mohammad Arbqan (61). - Larkana vs Faisalabad (National Ground, Islamabad):
Umar Waheed’s century (105) and Larkana’s gritty 238-8 in the second innings gave them a lead of 133 against Faisalabad, despite a stunning 7-13 haul by Mohammad Faizan in the first innings. - Lahore Whites vs Abbottabad (Marghzar Cricket Ground):
Lahore Whites took control, leading by 53 runs after their first innings and reducing Abbottabad to 125-8 in their second innings. Ubaid Shah (3-54) starred with the ball. - Rawalpindi vs Bahawalpur (Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium):
Rawalpindi extended their lead to 73 with a fighting 306-9, courtesy of Aqib Shah (62) and Shadab Khan (54). - Quetta vs FATA (Railway Cricket Ground, Haripur):
FATA made strong progress, reaching 152-3 in response to Quetta’s 187, with Mohammad Farooq scoring 73.
Looking Ahead
As the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy heats up, the battle for supremacy continues. Lahore Blues’ batters will aim to build on their dominant performance, while teams like Islamabad and Karachi Blues seek to maintain their winning momentum.
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