President’s Trophy Grade-I 2023-24: Round Four Concludes with SNGPL and Ghani Glass Clinching Wins

On the final day of the fourth round of President’s Trophy Grade-I 2023-24, Ghani Glass secured a win over Higher Education Commission (HEC), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) beat Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) by eight wickets.

SNGPL Triumph Over KRL with Commanding Performance

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) clinched a resounding eight-wicket victory over Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Chasing 232, SNGPL confidently secured the target in 54.4 overs. Kamran Ghulam’s spectacular century (101 not out) complemented Azhar Ali’s resilient 93 not out, steering their team to an emphatic win. The duo’s formidable 185-run partnership for the third wicket sealed the deal. This triumph marked SNGPL’s third consecutive win in the tournament, with Arif Yaqoob delivering an impressive eight-wicket haul in the match.

Ghani Glass Dominates HEC to Secure Convincing Win

Ghani Glass secured a commanding 161-run victory against Higher Education Commission (HEC) at the UBL Sports Complex. After restricting HEC to 317 in their second innings, Ghani Glass claimed the win with Mohammad Rameez Jnr’s outstanding performance, securing his maiden ten-wicket haul in first-class cricket. HEC’s valiant efforts fell short as Ghani Glass’ bowlers, led by Rameez and Shoaib Akhtar, dismantled their batting lineup, resulting in their third consecutive loss in the tournament.

Standout Performances and Tournament Update

Ghani Glass’ Saad Nasim continues to lead the run-scoring charts with 470 runs, while his teammate Mohammad Rameez Jnr tops the bowling charts with an exceptional tally of 28 wickets after the conclusion of four rounds. SNGPL’s impressive form continues, setting the stage for an exciting clash against Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), while KRL is set to face State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in the upcoming round.

Match Summaries:

• SNGPL vs KRL at National Bank Stadium:
  • KRL 281-9 & 299 all out
  • SNGPL 349-7 & 235-2
  • Player of the Match: Kamran Ghulam
• SBP vs WAPDA at State Bank Stadium:
  • WAPDA 140 all out & 122 all out
  • SBP 222 all out & 43-1
  • Player of the Match: Afaq Afridi
• Ghani Glass vs HEC at UBL Sports Complex:
  • Ghani Glass 221 all out & 446-8 dec
  • HEC 189 all out & 317 all out
  • Player of the Match: Mohammad Rameez Jnr

As the tournament progresses, SNGPL and Ghani Glass continue to dominate the leaderboard, setting the stage for thrilling encounters in the forthcoming rounds.