The fourth round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I delivered thrilling contests, headlined by remarkable individual performances. From Shamyl Hussain’s record-breaking double century to Sameen Gul’s fiery spell and Saifullah Bangash’s gritty century, the competition unfolded in gripping fashion across Karachi.
Match 14 – PTV won by an innings and 88 runs against Eshaal Associates
At the NBP Sports Complex, Pakistan Television (PTV) registered a resounding innings-and-88-run victory over Eshaal Associates, thanks to Shamyl Hussain’s sensational knock of 229 off 274 balls. The young opener smashed 29 boundaries and four sixes, crafting a masterclass in batting. His 163-run partnership with Muhammad Shahzad (104) for the seventh wicket ensured PTV dominated proceedings, declaring at 531 for nine. Eshaal Associates’ resistance in the second innings saw Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (86) and Azan Awais (82) fight valiantly, but left-arm spinner Faisal Akram’s seven-wicket haul (7-93) sealed the emphatic win for PTV.
Scores in brief:
Eshaal Associates 164 all out, 46 overs (Abdul Wahid Bangalzai 46, Abdullah Shafique 34, Mohammad Sudais 27; Mohammad Ibtisam 5-54, Israr Hussain 2-47) and 279 all out, 69.1 overs (Abdul Wahid Bangalzai 86, Azan Awais 82, Abdullah Shafique 35; Faisal Akram 7-93)
PTV 531-9 dec, 114 overs (Shamyl Hussain 229, Muhammad Shahzad 104, Mohammad Ibtisam 28, Mohammad Mohsin 27, Salman Khan Jnr 26, Waqar Hussain 23)
Match 16 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) beat Ghani Glass by 52 runs
Meanwhile, at the UBL Sports Complex, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) secured a dramatic 52-run win over Ghani Glass. The match was a fast-bowler’s delight as Sameen Gul ripped through OGDCL’s first innings with figures of 5-14. However, OGDCL clawed their way back, thanks to a disciplined bowling performance. Mohammad Huzaifa (6-33) and Mohammad Amir Khan (3-38) skittled Ghani Glass for 149 in pursuit of 202, ensuring OGDCL walked away victorious.
Scores in brief:
OGDCL 80 all out, 34.1 overs (Rizwan Ali 34, Abdul Rehman Muzammil 26; Sameen Gul 5-14, Mamoon Riaz 2-14) and 266 all out, 107.5 overs (Sameer Saqib 83, Abdul Rehman Muzammil 57, Adil Amin 53; Mamoon Riaz 3-37, Sameen Gul 3-57, Afaq Afridi 2-38, Ubaid Shah 2-56)
Ghani Glass 145 all out, 38.5 overs (Saad Nasim 38, Tayyab Tahir 36, Shadab Khan 30; Mohammad Amir Khan 4-46, Mushtaq Ahmed 3-43, Mohammad Huzaifa 2-18) and 149 all out, 41.4 overs (Sharjeel Khan 33, Kashif Ali 31; Mohammad Huzaifa 6-33, Mohammad Amir Khan 3-36)
Match 13 – Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) beat Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) by four wickets
At the State Bank Stadium, SNGPL’s Saifullah Bangash fought against the tide, scoring a resilient 111 not out in the first innings and adding a crucial 62 in the second. But Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) remained in control, restricting SNGPL to 152 in their second innings. Chasing 207, KRL were poised at 81 for three at stumps, with Israrullah unbeaten on 38, keeping hopes alive for a chase on the final day.
Scores in brief:
SNGPL 334 all out, 97.5 overs (Saifullah Bangash 111 not out, Omair Bin Yousuf 106, Abid Ali 40, Shahzaib Khan 29; Arshadullah 4-58, Shahid Aziz 3-81, Jawad Ali 2-76) and 152 all out, 48.2 overs (Saifullah Bangash 62, Mehran Mumtaz 39; Mohammad Qaiser 4-26, Arshadullah 2-29, Jawad Ali 2-36)
KRL 280 all out, 81.5 overs (Waqar Ahmed 122, Muhammad Awais Zafar 44, Sharoon Siraj 32, Naseerullah Khan 27, Saad Baig 23; Rahat Ali 3-61, Shehzad Gul 2-41, Haris Rauf 2-42) and 207-6, 53 overs (Muhammad Awais Zafar 71 not out, Israrullah 38)
Match 15 – State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) beat Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) by one wicket
Over at the KCCA Stadium, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) took control over WAPDA, courtesy of skipper Umar Amin’s elegant 136. In response to WAPDA’s 250, SBP piled up 347, gaining a crucial 97-run lead. WAPDA’s second innings saw another resilient knock from captain Khalid Usman (78), helping set a target of 145 for SBP, who produced a thrilling chase on final day.
Scores in brief:
WAPDA 250 all out, 78.5 overs (Khalid Usman 69 not out, Mohammad Ammar 59, Ayaz Tasawar 35, Mohammad Asghar 30, Bismillah Khan 21; Mohammad Ismail 3-43, Zahid Mehmood 3-95, Aimal Khan 2-25) and 241 all out, 77.4 overs (Khalid Usman 78, Bismillah Khan 46, Ayaz Tasawar 43; Zahid Mehmood 3-41, Aimal Khan 3-49, Mohammad Ismail 2-43)
SBP 347 all out, 102.5 overs (Umar Amin 136, Kashif Bhatti 57, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 47, Ali Shan 41; Khalid Usman 5-75, Naqeebullah 3-97, Ali Raza 2-79) and 148-9, 41.2 overs (Kashif Bhatti 42; Naqeebullah 4-67, Ali Raza 3-59)
With tight finishes looming and key players stepping up, the President’s Trophy continues to serve top-quality domestic cricket, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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