Over 40s Global Cricket Cup tournament thread

[daytrader]

The innaugral tournament kicked off with an exciting match at the National Stadium Karachi. Pakistan secured a thrilling victory over the USA by just one wicket. The match witnessed some remarkable performances, with Pakistan's Tassavur Abbas emerging as the hero of the day.

Batting at number eight, Tassavur Abbas played a crucial role in rescuing Pakistan from a difficult situation. Pakistan had been set a target of 251 runs for victory, and as the innings progressed the chase didn't look possible. However, Abbas turned the tide with a brilliant half-century, guiding his team to a nail-biting one-wicket win.

He contributed significantly to their total with an impressive 87 runs off 63 balls. Misbah-ul-Haq and Tariq Haroon also made valuable contributions to the scoreboard, with scores of 64 and 43 runs, respectively.

In the second game of the day at the Moin Khan Cricket Academy, Hong Kong dominated Nepal, securing victory by eight wickets. Nepal was bowled out for a mere 105 runs in 31.5 overs. Santosh Bhandari and Sameer Keshtri were the leading run-scorers for Nepal, with 21 and 18 runs, respectively.

 

[hassan918]

Pakistan secured their second consecutive victory in the Over 40s Cricket Global Cup, defeating Nepal by a massive margin of 248 runs.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a massive total of 382 runs on the board. Hassan Raza and Amjad Ali scored 154 runs and 108 runs, respectively. In reply, Nepal was bowled out for a total of 134 runs in just 36.3 overs.

 

[saqib.rai]

I am yet to meet even one person who follows such circus leagues. Why cant our ex-cricketers understand that they are not relevant anymore?

 

[anakwalajinn]

I am yet to meet even one person who follows such circus leagues. Why cant our ex-cricketers understand that they are not relevant anymore?

Well I am not following it but did click on this thread and now looking for some scorecards. Anyone got them? Hehe

 

[Hassan A]

Pak smashed Aussies down by 7 wickets.

Aus batted first, they managed to put up 199 runs before getting bowled out. Steve Paulsen guy was on fire with 65 runs! Tim Bott added in with 30, and Chris Dickson was ok, got himself 23.

Pakistan's bowlers, Imran Ali snagged 3 wickets, while Kashif Siddique and Waqas Ali grabbed 2 each, Good stuff !

Pak had 200 runs to chase. Mohammad Ilyas and Hassan Raza were brilliant, both hitting 59. And Tariq Haroon? He played solid with 56 runs. The best part? They chased down the target in the 43rd over, pretty impressive

Key scores:

Australia: 199 all out
Steve Paulsen: 65 runs
Tim Bott: 30 runs
Chris Dickson: 23 runs

Pakistan Bowling:
Imran Ali: 3 wickets
Kashif Siddique: 2 wickets
Waqas Ali: 2 wickets

Pakistan's Chase:
Target: 200 runs
Mohammad Ilyas, Hassan Raza: 59 runs each
Tariq Haroon: 56 runs
Achieved in the 43rd over.

 

[Hassan A]

Pakistan vs West Indies: Pak won by 6 wickets !

Scores:
West Indies: 201/8 in 45 overs
Pakistan: 202/4 in the 41st over.