Sialkot Clinches Thrilling Victory Over AJK in Hanif Mohammad Trophy 2023-2024

Sialkot secured a four-wicket victory over AJK in the closing moments of the fourth round of the Hanif Mohammad Trophy 2023-2024 at Muzaffarabad Cricket Ground. Meanwhile, at Mirpur Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Khalil Stadium in Rahim Yar Khan, no clear outcomes emerged, resulting in draws for Islamabad vs. Quetta and Bahawalpur vs. Hyderabad.

Sialkot Triumphs Over AJK in Hanif Mohammad Trophy 2023-2024

Venue: Muzaffarabad Cricket Ground

Result: Sialkot won by four wickets

In an enthralling clash in the Hanif Mohammad Trophy 2023-2024, Sialkot emerged victorious against AJK on the final day at the Muzaffarabad Cricket Ground. While other matches ended in draws, this fixture provided a clear winner.

AJK’s Batting:

AJK began the day at 151 runs for the loss of six wickets. Raja Farhan Khan (39) displayed resilience, but the Sialkot bowlers, led by Mohammad Waleed with a brilliant six-wicket haul, managed to bowl them out for a total of 203 runs.

Sialkot’s Chase:

Chasing a target of 175 runs, Sialkot faced a challenging task. However, Ayaz Tasawwur’s composed unbeaten half-century (58*) and Salman Khan’s valuable contribution of 41 runs guided them towards victory. Despite Naveed Malik’s five-wicket effort for AJK, Sialkot sealed the win by four wickets.

Islamabad v Quetta – A Draw:

In a contest at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Quetta faced Islamabad. Quetta, starting their day at 99 for five, could only manage to reach 143 runs, with Haris Hassan claiming five wickets. Islamabad, in reply, fell short of the target, reaching 128 runs for the loss of five wickets. The match ended in a draw.

Bahawalpur v Hyderabad – Another Draw:

The match between Bahawalpur and Hyderabad at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex Rahim Yar Khan also concluded with a draw. Hyderabad piled up 496 runs, with Daniyal Hussain Rajput’s remarkable 110, before being bowled out. Bahawalpur, in response, scored 127 runs without losing a wicket, with both openers achieving half-centuries.

As the fourth round of the Hanif Mohammad Trophy 2023-2024 comes to an end, Sialkot stands out as the only team to secure a decisive victory, while the other matches concluded with hard-fought draws. The tournament continues to showcase thrilling cricketing action, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next round of matches.