Pakistan Cup and Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 Discussion

[FearlessRoar]

With the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24 over, the action now moves to the white-ball List A tournament, Pakistan Cup, which is all set to commence from Wednesday, 1 November across four venues in Abbottabad, Rawalpindi and Mirpur. The 31-match Pakistan Cup will have games with 45 overs a side.

Toss will be held at 0900 with the first ball to be bowled at 0930. Matches held at Pindi Cricket Stadium will be live-streamed on ARY ZAP in Pakistan and will be shown live on YouTube in overseas territories.

The Pakistan Cup will see a departure from the previous domestic structure as per which the tournament was held last season. This iteration of the Pakistan Cup will be held in accordance with the revived 2014 PCB Constitution and will feature eight teams: Faisalabad Region, FATA Region, Karachi Region Whites, Lahore Region Blues, Lahore Region Whites, Multan Region, Peshawar Region and Rawalpindi Region.

 

[Nasty Naz]

45 overs a side? Way to take this tournament seriously PCB.

No reports of squads at all and the tournament is due to begin tomorrow. It truly takes a lot of work to be this unprofessional as a board.

I guess you can't be criticized for the squads when no one has idea who it includes.

 

[MenInG]

45 overs a side? Way to take this tournament seriously PCB.

No reports of squads at all and the tournament is due to begin tomorrow. It truly takes a lot of work to be this unprofessional as a board.

I guess you can't be criticized for the squads when no one has idea who it includes.

Incredible.

 

[mominsaigol]

What the point of this tournament? The top performers of this cup never get selected while chacha who avg 30, nawaz who avg 15wtc keep getting selected?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Why would PCB be arranging a tournament having 45 overs for each side in a match?
What is the point of these 45 overs? Make it 50 or make it 20. what is this 45-over system? Are they playing in a u19 tournament?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cup Round 1 Toss Update

LHRWvLHRB: Lahore Blues won the toss and decided to field first against Lahore Whites

PSHvKHIW: Peshawar won the toss and decided to field first against Karachi Whites

FSDvMUL: Multan won the toss and decided to field first against Faisalabad

FATAvRWP: FATA won the toss and decided to field first against Rawalpindi

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lahore Whites comprehensively defeated Lahore Blues in a low-scoring match in Rawalpindi!

Ahmed Daniyal starred, taking a 5-wicket haul on his List A debut.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lahore Region Whites vs Lahore Region Blues

Lahore Region Whites won by 67 runs

 

[FearlessRoar]

Peshawar defeated Karachi Whites to get their Pakistan Cup campaign off to a winning start.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rawalpindi defeated FATA in a low-scoring match in Abbottabad!

Kashif Ali and Jahandad Khan picked up 3 wickets apiece to defend 170.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Multan defeated Faisalabad by 4 wickets in the Pakistan Cup!

Sharjeel Khan starred with a quickfire century while Sirajuddin picked up 3 wickets.

 

[Hassan A]

Rawalpindi, 1 November 2023: Pakistan Cup 2023-24 commenced today at four venues across three cities – Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad – in the country. The first round saw Lahore Whites beat Lahore Blues by 67 runs and Peshawar impose a seven-wicket defeat over Karachi Whites. Faisalabad lost to Multan by four wickets and Rawalpindi defeated FATA by 16 runs.

Lahore Whites v Lahore Blues at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:

Lahore Blues captain Imran Butt decided to bowl first against Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Lahore Whites struggled to get going with the bat initially, losing four wickets within the first ten overs. Tayyab Tahir (42, 72b, 5x4s, 1x6) and Kamran Afzal (45 not out, 52b, 4x4s, 1x6) recuperated the innings, taking their team to a fighting total of 199 for eight in 45 overs.

Pacers Umaid Asif and Salman Irshad, and leg-spinner Usman Qadir returned two wickets apiece.

In turn, Lahore Blues were bundled over for just 132 in 27 overs. Ahmed Daniyal was the star performer of the innings, registering a five wicket-haul on List A debut to derail the opposition’s chase. He was supported by Ahmed Bashir who got three wickets. Hashim Ibraheem (36, 39b, 5x4s) was the highest scorer for the Imran-led side.

Peshawar v Karachi Whites at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK:

Sahibzada Farhan decided to bowl first after Peshawar won the toss against the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24 champions, Karachi Whites, at Mirpur Cricket Stadium. Danish Aziz (53, 81b, 1x4, 2x6s) carried the innings for his team and helped get 205 on the board before they were dismissed in 43.4 overs. Captain Shan Masood was the second-best batter, hitting 42 from 66, including four boundaries.

Peshawar’s pacers were threatening with the ball throughout the innings; Mohammad Ilyas registered a four-wicket haul, Mohammad Imran picked up three wickets and Abbas Afridi returned two scalps.

In turn, Peshawar scored 207 for three in 44.3 overs, winning by seven wickets and three balls to spare. Half-centuries by Zain Khan (56, 79b, 3x4s, 2x6s), Adil Amin (57 not out, 74b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Nabi Gul (50 not out, 54b, 5x4s, 1x6) allowed the team to complete the target with ease.

Danish accounted for all three wickets lost by Peshawar in their pursuit.

Faisalabad v Multan at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:

After winning the toss, Multan opted to field first against Faisalabad at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium. Faheem Ashraf starred with a captain’s innings after coming into bat when his side had lost five for 97. He scored an unbeaten 60 from 78, including two boundaries and two maximums. Mohammad Saleem (53, 63b, 5x4s) was the other contributor with the bat as Faisalabad got to 214 for eight in the 42-overs-a-side match that had a delayed start due to wet outfield.

Sirajuddin grabbed three wickets while Faisal Akram and Zahid Mehmood got two each.

In turn, Sharjeel Khan’s century (100, 69b, 12x4s, 6x6s) ensured that Multan get over the line with ease. Aamer Yamin (39 not out, 40b, 4x4s, 1x6) was the second-best batter for his team as they got to 219 in 39.2 overs, winning by four wickets and 16 balls to spare. Faisalabad’s Khurram Shahzad took three wickets.

FATA v Rawalpindi at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad:

Rawalpindi were asked to bat first after the toss went FATA’s way at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Rawalpindi were bowled out for 170 in 42.4 overs. Taimur Khan (27, 41b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Nasir Nawaz (26, 42b, 3x4s, 1x6) were the highest scorers for the Umar Amin-led side.

All of FATA’s bowlers picked up wickets with Sameen Gul and Azaz Khan grabbing two wickets each.

Fighting efforts by Mohammad Farooq (47, 72b, 4x4s, 2x6) and captain Khushdil Shah (38, 54b, 3x4s, 1x6) went in vain as FATA were dismissed for 154 in 41.2 overs, falling short by 16 runs. Rawalpindi’s Kashif Ali and Jahandad Khan got three wickets each and Bilawal Bhatti grabbed two wickets.

Scores in brief:

Lahore Whites beat Lahore Blues by 67 runs

Lahore Whites 199-8, 45 overs (Kamran Afzal 45 not out, Tayyab Tahir 42; Salman Irshad 2-33, Usman Qadir 2-36, Umaid Asif 2-45)

Lahore Blues 132 all out, 27 overs (Hashim Ibraheem 36, Junaid Ali 26; Ahmed Daniyal 5-33, Ahmed Bashir 3-29)

Peshawar beat Karachi Whites by seven wickets

Karachi Whites 205 all out, 43.4 overs (Danish Aziz 53, Shan Masood 42; Mohammad Ilyas 4-53, Mohammad Imran 3-41, Abbas Afridi 2-29)

Peshawar 207-3, 44.3 overs (Adil Amin 57 not out, Zain Khan 56, Nabi Gul 50 not out; Danish Aziz 3-42)

Multan beat Faisalabad by four wickets

Faisalabad 214-8, 42 overs (Faheem Ashraf 60 not out, Mohammad Saleem 53; Sirajuddin 3-39, Faisal Akram 2-27, Zahid Mehmood 2-36)

Multan 219-6, 39.2 overs (Sharjeel Khan 100, Aamer Yamin 39 not out; Khurram Shahzad 3-53)

Rawalpindi beat FATA by 16 runs

Rawalpindi 170 all out, 42.4 overs (Taimur Khan 27, Nasir Nawaz 26, Umar Amin 23; Sameen Gul 2-17, Azaz Khan 2-28)

FATA 154 all out, 41.2 overs (Mohammad Farooq 47, Khushdil Shah 38; Kashif Ali 3-33, Jahandad Khan 3-39, Bilawal Bhatti 2-27)

Ahmed Daniyal five-fer, Sharjeel Khan century the highlights of first round of Pakistan Cup

Urdu round-up is attached here Rawalpindi, 1 November 2023: Pakistan Cup 2023-24 commenced today at four venues across three cities – Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad...

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[FearlessRoar]

Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 commenced today at four venues across Faisalabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Multan. Ten teams participating in the tournament have been put into two groups. In Group A, Hyderabad won against Karachi Whites by two wickets while Bahawalpur defeated DM Jamali by three wickets. In Group B, Islamabad inflicted a heavy defeat of 146 runs over Larkana and Quetta lost to AJK by eight wickets.

Group A

Hyderabad v Karachi Blues at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

Karachi Blues chose to bat first against Hyderabad at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Jahanzaib Sultan (78, 96b, 7x4s, 1x6) was the most prolific batter for Karachi Blues as they were bundled out for 198 in 38.5 overs. Saqib (31, 37b, 1x4, 3x6s) and Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (29, 23b, 4x4s, 1x6) were the other contributors with the bat.

Daniyal Hussain Rajput got four wickets. Majid Asghar picked up three wickets while Asim Ali returned with two.

Hyderabad got over the line by two wickets and five balls to spare. Mohammad Suleman top-scored with 60 off 77 including seven boundaries. Daniyal contributed 48 runs with the bat, which came off 70 balls and displayed three boundaries. Ashiq Ali and Afnan Khan took two wickets each for Karachi Blues.

Bahawalpur v DM Jamali at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad:

Bahawalpur chased 154 in 42.3 overs against DM Jamali at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad. Muhammad Waseem Bhatti produced an unbeaten knock of 62 from 128 deliveries, including seven boundaries. Chasing the target on a tricky surface, Waseem’s knock proved to be the difference between the two sides as Bahawalpur surmounted the target with three wickets remaining.

Earlier, DM Jamali were bowled out for 153 in 42.5 overs after they decided to bat first. Mohammad Shahid (30, 45b, 3x4s) was the highest scorer for the side. Taimur Ali (29, 53b, 1x4, 1x6) and Shehbaz Ali (27, 44b, 1x4) also chipped in. Bahawalpur’s Mohammad Asif Ali grabbed a four-wicket-haul while Faizan Zafar got two wickets.

Group B

AJK v Quetta at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:

AJK’s Awais Akram struck an unbeaten century to lead his side to an eight-wicket win over Quetta at the Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan.

Awais scored 115 from 92 balls and hit 13 boundaries and six maximums, ensuring AJK faced no hiccups in their pursuit of the 162-run target. The two wickets lost by AJK were run-outs.

Earlier, Quetta were bundled out for just 161 in 34.4 overs. Naveed Malik and Aqib Liaqat had three wickets each while Faizan Saleem accounted for two wickets as well. Shahbaz Khan scored 44 from 77 including two boundaries and Mohammad Ibrahim hit 30 from 36, including four boundaries, however, it proved to be insufficient as AJK chased the target in 25 overs.

Larkana v Islamabad at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

At Multan Cricket Stadium, Larkana’s decision to field first against the Hanif Mohammad Trophy’s 2023-24 winners Islamabad backfired as the side posted a massive total of 342 for five on the board. Sarmad Bhatti (85, 69b, 7x4s, 2x6s) starred with the bat, allowing the side to remain dominant over the Larkana bowlers. He was supported by Rohail Nazir (53, 72b, 4x4s) and Azan Tariq (48 not out, 19b, 3x4s, 4x6s).

Aamir Ali Taheem was the most successful bowler for Larkana as he picked up three wickets in the innings that was otherwise defined by Islamabad’s batting prowess.

In turn, Larkana could only manage 196 in 45 overs, losing seven wickets in the process. Ishfaq Ahmed scored 42 from 87 and hit three boundaries and a maximum. Imtiaz Leghari (34, 30b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Umer Khalid (33, 52b, 3x4s) were the other contributors with the bat. Farmanullah Khan grabbed two wickets as Islamabad defeated Larkana by 146 runs.

Scores in brief:

Group A

Hyderabad win against Karachi Blues by two wickets

Karachi Blues 198 all out, 38.5 overs (Jahanzaib Sultan 78, Saqib 31, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay 29; Daniyal Hussain Rajput 4-21, Majid Asghar 3-40, Asim Ali 2-44)

Hyderabad 199-8, 44.1 overs (Mohammad Suleman 60, Daniyal Hussain Rajput 48; Ashiq Ali 2-24, Afnan Khan 2-45)

Bahawalpur beat DM Jamali by three wickets

DM Jamali 153 all out, 42.5 overs (Mohammad Shahid 30, Taimur Ali 29, Shehbaz Ali 27; Mohammad Asif Ali 4-30, Faizan Zafar 2-30)

Bahawalpur 154-7, 42.3 overs (Mohammad Waseem Bhatti 62 not out; Nasir Khan 3-19)

Group B

AJK beat Quetta by eight wickets

Quetta 161 all out 34.4 overs (Shahbaz Khan 44, Mohammad Ibrahim 30; Naveed Malik 3-22, Aqib Liaqat 3-42, Faizan Saleem 2-16)

AJK 162-2, 25 overs (Awais Akram 115 not out, Nadeem Khalil 19)

Islamabad win against Larkana by 146 runs.

Islamabad 342-5, 45 overs (Sarmad Bhatti 85, Rohail Nazir 53; Azan Tariq 48 not out; Aamir Ali Taheem 3-36)

Larkana 196-7, 45 overs (Ishfaque Ahmed 42, Imtiaz Leghari 34, Umer Khalid 33; Farmanullah Khan 2-30)

 

[FastBowlingAllrounder]

Wonder what sort of pitches are being prepped that, barring Sharjeel, everyone is struggling to get above an 80SR. No wonder our ODI bats can't hit sixes in Powerplays if the system is outdated to the core.

 

[lazy cricketer]

the pitch for Lahore teams game was bad even Hussain talhat was getting seam movement...there is no effort being put in for this tournament...and some of the players techniques are awful and should not be playing at this level.

we really dont have any good cricketers apart from 3 4 who can compete at the international level

 

[Omer2002]

the pitch for Lahore teams game was bad even Hussain talhat was getting seam movement...there is no effort being put in for this tournament...and some of the players techniques are awful and should not be playing at this level.

we really dont have any good cricketers apart from 3 4 who can compete at the international level

Absolutely..i saw the batters i wouldnt even have them.as tail enders. The saviour saim.ayub got a duck too..i am afraid as i said before there is no talent

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cup second-round toss update:

Multan win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Whites at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

Rawalpindi win the toss and decide to field first against Peshawar at Mirpur Cricket Stadium

Faisalabad win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Blues at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Toss between FATA and Karachi Whites delayed due to wet outfield at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi​

 

[FearlessRoar]

Karachi Whites comprehensively defeated FATA to register their first win of the tournament.

Sohail Khan and Anwar Ali picked up 3 wickets apiece for the victors.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Multan defeated Lahore Whites in Abbottabad!

Haseebullah, Zain Abbas, and Sharoon Siraj hit half-centuries for Multan after Imran Randhawa picked up 4 wickets.

Aamir Jamal and Tayyab Tahir impressed with fifties.

 

[7sins]

Karachi Whites comprehensively defeated FATA to register their first win of the tournament.

Sohail Khan and Anwar Ali picked up 3 wickets apiece for the victors.

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Almost 40 year old Sohail khan still playing instead of a youngster and same goes with Anwar ali. Asad shafiq batted with Steike rate of 55. Another pakistan cup with terrible pitches

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lahore Blues recorded a big win against Faisalabad in Rawalpindi!

Hunain Shah was the star of the match, taking 6 wickets, while Faheem Ashraf's all-round effort was in vain.

 

[Sher Khan]

Multan defeated Lahore Whites in Abbottabad!

Haseebullah, Zain Abbas, and Sharoon Siraj hit half-centuries for Multan after Imran Randhawa picked up 4 wickets.

Aamir Jamal and Tayyab Tahir impressed with fifties.

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Bro what? Aamer Jamal bowled 24 wides

 

[FearlessRoar]

Peshawar recorded a stunning 1-run victory against Rawalpindi! Kamran Ghulam and Abbas Afridi combined to take 7 wickets.

Rawalpindi suffered a collapse from 131/2 despite half-centuries by Zeeshan Malik and Haider Ali.

 

[shah_1]

Terrible pitches. No wonder we are an average cricketing nation. Bunch of dinosaurs handling our cricket.

A player of Arafat Minhas caliber is not playing for Multan shows how rotten the system is.

 

[Asad T]

Hunain Shah gets his maiden List A six-wicket haul in the second round of Pakistan Cup

Rawalpindi, 3 November 2023: The second round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24 was played at four venues across three cities - Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad - in the country. Hunain Shah’s heroics with the ball allowed Lahore Blues to obtain a 94-run victory over Faisalabad while Karachi Whites defeated FATA by six wickets. Half-centuries by Zain Abbas, Sharoon Siraj and Haseebullah helped Multan to a six-wicket win against Lahore Whites. Peshawar won a thriller against Rawalpindi, snatching victory by just one run.

Faisalabad v Lahore Blues at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:

After being put in to bat first, Lahore Blues got to 241-6 in the stipulated 45 overs. Junaid Ali (47 not out, 48b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Umar Siddiq (46, 41b, 8x4s, 1x6) were the high scorers for the side. Umaid Asif (41 not out, 28b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Hussain Talat (39, 63b, 2x4s) also chipped in.

Faisalabad captain Faheem Ashraf returned with three wickets while Mohammad Ali and Arham Nawab picked up a wicket apiece.

In turn, Faisalabad were dismissed for 149 in 36.2 overs courtesy of a six-wicket haul by Hunain Shah. Faisalabad batters had no answers for the questions asked by the right-arm pacer falling 94 short of Lahore Blues’ total. Faheem was the only batter offering resistance, producing 40 from 57 including five boundaries. Mohammad Faizan (30, 38b, 4x4s) was the other contributor with the bat.

FATA v Karachi Whites at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:

Karachi Whites banked on their decision to field first and dismissed FATA for 155 in 36.2 overs at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Sarwar Afridi was the lone fighter for his side, producing a gritty half-century (53, 68b, 2x4s, 3x6s). Mohammad Farooq, who scored 23 from 43 including two fours and a six, was the second-highest run-getter in the innings.

Veterans Anwar Ali and Sohail Khan grabbed three wickets each. Danish Aziz also got two wickets to his name and bowled three maidens in his eight-over spell.

In return, Karachi Blues completed the target in 31.1 overs, while losing four wickets. Omair Bin Yousuf top-scored (41, 57b, 6x4s) for his team. His efforts were complemented by Asad Shafiq (37 not out, 67b, 4x4s).

Irfanullah Shah took two wickets while Sameen Gul and captain Khushdil Shah had a wicket each to their name.

Lahore Whites v Multan at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad:

Multan won the toss and opted to field first against Lahore Whites at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Lahore Whites were bowled out for 266 in 44.1 overs. Tayyab Tahir (74, 86b, 6x4s, 4x6s) and Aamer Jamal (74, 53b, 7x4s, 4x6s) scored the bulk of the runs for their side. Captain Saad Naseem chipped in with 22 off 19 deliveries, including two boundaries and a maximum.

Pacer Mohammad Imran registered a four-wicket haul while left-arm wrist-spinner Faisal Akram grabbed two wickets.

It took Multan 39.2 overs to chase the target, getting to 270 at the expense of four wickets. Haseebullah (70, 96, 5x4s, 1x6), Zain Abbas (69, 67b, 6x4s, 1x6) and Sharoon Siraj (55 not out, 44b, 7x4s, 1x6) were crucial to Multan’s smooth sailing to the target. Kamran Afzal got two wickets while Mohammad Faiq and Ahmed Bashir grabbed a wicket each.

Peshawar v Rawalpindi at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK:

Peshawar scored 212-9 in the allotted 45 overs after Rawalpindi decided to bowl first at Mirpur Cricket Stadium. Nabi Gul hit 47 from 48 including five boundaries and a maximum, and was the top-scorer for the side. He was supported by Sajid Khan (38, 34b, 5x4s, 1x6) and Kamran Ghulam (36, 69b, 2x4s, 1x6).

Spinner Mubasir Khan and pacer Jahandad Khan returned with three scalps each.

Zeeshan Malik (83, 110b, 7x4s, 1x6) and Haider Ali (63, 65b, 11x4s) allowed Rawalpindi to get into a comfortable position while chasing 213. However, a counterattack by the Peshawar bowlers swung the game back in their favour. Kamran Ghulam took a four-fer, while pacer Abbas Afridi had three wickets to his name. Mohammad Imran took the last wicket to fall as Rawalpindi fell two runs short of the target as the side was dismissed for 211 in 41.3 overs.

Scores in brief:

Lahore Blues beat Faisalabad by 94 runs

Lahore Blues 241-6, 45 overs (Junaid Ali 47 not out, Umar Siddiq 46, Umaid Asif 41 not out; Faheem Ashraf 3-57, Arham Nawab 1-29, Mohammad Ali 1-39)

Faisalabad 147 all out, 36.2 overs (Faheem Ashraf 40, Mohammad Faizan 30; Hunain Shah 6-26)

Karachi Whites beat FATA by six wickets

FATA 155 all out, 36.2 overs (Mohammad Sarwar Afridi 53, Mohammad Farooq 23; Sohail Khan 3-18, Anwar Ali 3-33, Danish Aziz 2-24)

Karachi Whites 159-4, 31.1 overs (Omair Bin Yousuf 41, Asad Shafiq 37 not out; Irfanullah Shah 2-20, Khushdil Shah 1-20, Sameen Gul 1-38)

Multan beat Lahore Whites by six wickets

Lahore Whites 266 all out, 44.1 overs (Aamer Jamal 74, Tayyab Tahir 74; Saad Naseem 22; Mohammad Imran 4-39, Faisal Akram 2-72)

Multan 270-4, 39.2 overs (Haseebullah 70, Zain Abbas 69, Sharoon Siraj 55 not out; Kamran Afzal 2-49, Ahmed Bashir 1-47, Mohammad Faiq 1-50)

Peshawar beat Rawalpindi by one run

Peshawar 212-9, 45 overs (Nabi Gul 47, Sajid Khan 38, Kamran Ghulam 36; Jahandad Khan 3-43, Mubasir Khan 3-51)

Rawalpindi 211 all out, 41.3 overs (Zeeshan Malik 83, Haider Ali 63; Kamran Ghulam 4-27, Abbas Afridi 3-54, Mohammad Imran 2-45)

PCB

 

[FearlessRoar]

Faisalabad, 3 November 2023: The second round of Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 took place today at four venues across Faisalabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Multan. In Group A, batting efforts by Mohammad Arif and Anees Azam led Abbottabad to a seven-wicket win over Karachi Blues. DM Jamali won a tightly contested encounter against Hyderabad, winning by two wickets. In Group B, AJK won a close game against Larkana, getting over the line by just one wicket. Ashir Mehmood’s half-century allowed Sialkot to inflict a nine-wicket defeat over Quetta.

Group A

Abbottabad v Karachi Blues at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

Abbottabad’s decision to field first against Karachi Blues paid dividends as they chased the target of 174 in 27.3 overs with seven wickets remaining at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Mohammad Arif (81, 59b, 8x4s, 4x6s) starred with the bat to ensure a trouble-free chase. Fellow opener Anees Azam (56, 71b, 4x4s, 2x6s) was the other contributor with the bat as the two were involved in a 123-run partnership for the first wicket.

Aarish Ali Khan got two wickets and Asadullah Hamza had one wicket to his name.

Earlier, Karachi Blues were dismissed for 173 in 43 overs. Mohammad Taha was the highest scorer for the side, hitting 73 in 93 balls, including three boundaries and as many maximums. The second highest contribution in Karachi Blues’ paltry total was 19 off 32 by Hasan Mohsin that included a solitary four.

Israr Hussain and Adil Naz bagged three wickets each while Mansoor Ali and Khalid Usman got two wickets apiece.

Hyderabad v DM Jamali at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad:

Hyderabad were bundled over for just 99 in 33 overs after being put to bat first by DM Jamali at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad. Zain-ul-Abidin (52, 91b, 5x4s) scored more than half the runs for the side, as neither of his fellow teammates could stand their ground on the crease long enough. Only two other batters – Akbar Khan (15, 31b) and Haris Khan (10, 14b) – got into double figures.

Talib Hussain bagged a four-wicket haul while Nasir Khan and Nasir Ali had two each.

Hyderabad bowlers put up a good fight, snapping up eight wickets and extending the game to the 29th over of the chase. DM Jamali chased down the target of 100 in 28.2 overs. Nasir Khan was the top performer with the bat, hitting an unbeaten 23 from 57. Taimur Ali chipped in with 15 off 33 balls including two boundaries.

Leg-spinner Jawad Ali got a four-fer. Majid Asghar and Daniyal Hussain Rajput had two wickets apiece.

Group B

AJK v Larkana at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:

AJK chose to field first against Larkana at the Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan. Larkana were bowled out for 199 in 43.3 overs. Umer Khalid (75, 96b, 10x4s, 1x6) and Mohsin Raza (54, 64b, 4x4s, 1x6) were the prominent batters for the side.

Basit Ali registered a four-fer and Mohammad Shehzad got two wickets.

In turn, AJK scored 202-9 in 42 overs, winning the game by one wicket. Continuing his heroics, Basit was the top performer with the bat too, scoring 48 off 71 including a four and a six. Faizan Saleem (32 not out, 37b, 2x4s, 2x6s) and Mohammad Sadiq (30, 13b, 4x4s, 2x6s) also contributed to the chase.

Asif Ali Jnr, Aamir Ali Taheem and Mushtaq Ahmed all got two wickets as the Larkana bowlers kept things tight, taking wickets at regular intervals. However, AJK emerged on top by just one wicket to spare.

Sialkot v Quetta at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

Sialkot banked on their decision to bowl first and dismissed Quetta for a meagre 96 in 29.5 overs at Multan Cricket Stadium. There was not much to boast for the Quetta batting as Nadeem Ahmed (20, 34b, 2x4s), top-scored. Shoaib Akhtar and Sohaibullah picked up three wickets each while Asad Ali Jr bagged two scalps.

In reply, Ashir Mehmood (51 not out, 49b, 6x4s, 2x6s) helped his side cruise to the target. He was helped by Mirza Tahir Baig (29, 38b, 5x4s) on the other end.

Salahuddin was the lone wicket-taker for Quetta.

Scores in brief:

Group A

Abbottabad beat Karachi Blues by seven wickets

Karachi Blues 173 all out, 43 overs (Mohammad Taha 73, Hasan Mohsin 19; Israr Hussain 3-30, Adil Naz 3-32, Khalid Usman 2-27, Mansoor Ali 2-38)

Abbottabad 176-3, 27.3 overs (Mohammad Arif 81, Anees Azam 56 not out; Aarish Ali Khan 2-48, Asadullah Hamza 1-23)

DM Jamali beat Hyderabad by two wickets

Hyderabad 99 all out, 33 overs (Zain-ul-Abidin 52, Akbar Khan 15; Talib Hussain 4-14, Nasir Khan 2-20, Nasir Ali 2-20)

DM Jamali 100-8, 28.2 overs (Nasir Khan 23 not out, Taimur Ali 15; Jawad Ali 4-31, Majid Asghar 2-24, Daniyal Hussain Rajput 2-25)

Group B

AJK beat Larkana by one wicket

Larkana 199 all out, 43.3 overs (Umar Khalid 75, Mohsin Raza 54; Basit Ali 4-29, Mohammad Shehzad 2-43)

AJK 202-9, 42 overs (Basit Ali 48, Mohammad Shehzad 34, Faizan Saleem 32 not out, Mohammad Sadiq 30; Aamir Ali Taheem 2-20, Mushtaq Ahmed 2-30, Asif Ali Jnr 2-54)

Sialkot beat Quetta by nine wickets

Quetta 96 all out, 29.5 overs (Nadeem Ahmed 20; Shoaib Akhtar 3-26, Sohaibullah 3-31, Asad Ali Jnr 2-2)

Sialkot 99-1, 15.4 overs (Ashir Mehmood 51 not out, Mirza Tahir Baig 29; Salahuddin 1-10)

 

[Nasty Naz]

Who knows what the squads are because Pakistan doesn't even properly disclose them so they can keep playing these old dinosaurs. State of Pakistan domestic is beyond horrific right now.

Lack of youngsters being given a chance, horrible pitches, 45 overs for no reason. Poor to see and where are the journalist grilling them on this instead of doing useless things like leaking Babar's messages or whatever masala news thats been happening lately.

 

[Savak]

The pitches we use in our domestic cricket is not representative of the pitches we use in International Cricket i.e. seam, swinging pitches in domestic cricket and flat, dead wickets in international cricket. PCB needs to rectify this.

 

[ArabKnight]

The pitches we use in our domestic cricket is not representative of the pitches we use in International Cricket i.e. seam, swinging pitches in domestic cricket and flat, dead wickets in international cricket. PCB needs to rectify this.

Ramiz Raja ruined them.

 

[Ali T]

Pakistan Cup third round toss update:

Rawalpindi win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Peshawar win the toss and decide to field first against Multan at Mirpur Cricket Stadium

Faisalabad win the toss and decide to field first against Karachi Whites at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

Lahore Blues win the toss and decide to field first against FATA at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

[MenInG]

For all the rona dhona about Pakistan domestic cricket, I find this interesting that when our players do play OD cricket in domestic, no one pays attention.

 

[Asad T]

Peshawar beat Multan quite easily in the end by 4 wickets as they chased down 257 in within 44 overs

 

[Asad T]

Faislabad get some revenge against Karachi after losing to them in the Quaid-e-Azam trophy finals.
Faislabad chased down their target of 254 in 40 overs. Atiq-ur-Rahman hit a fast 74 while Mir Hamza had a shocking day with the ball, bowling 15 wides!

 

[Asad T]

Lahore Blues beat FATA by 7 wickets. Lahore Blues chased 277 in 41.5 overs. With a notable performance from captain Imran Butt, who hit 128 from only 113.

 

[Asad T]

Rawalpini comfortably beat Lahore Whites by 4 wickets in their chase of 201. They chased it within 36 overs with aggression from Bilawal Bhatti who hit 69 from 51 balls.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The third round of Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 took place today at four venues across Faisalabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Multan. In Group A, Abbottabad won a close encounter against Bahawalpur, getting over the line with just a wicket to spare. DM Jamali suffered a six-wicket defeat against Karachi Blues, who chased the target in 35 overs. In Group B, AJK defeated Sialkot by 63 runs and Islamabad secured a victory by six wickets over Quetta.

Group A

Abbottabad v Bahawalpur at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

Abbottabad clinched a one-wicket victory against Bahawalpur in a final-ball finish at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Mohammad Arif (66, 78b, 6x4s, 2x6s), Ahmed Khan (40 not out, 51b, 2x4s) and Khayam Khan (40, 38b, 5x4s, 1x6) were the prominent batters for the side.

Mohammad Asif Ali returned with three wickets as the Bahawalpur bowling attack significantly challenged the Abbottabad batting line-up.

Earlier, Bahawalpur scored 237-9 in 45 overs on the back of Mohammad Waseem Bhatti (100, 121b, 9x4s, 2x6s) and Faizan Zafar (76, 100b, 8x4s, 1x6). Israr Hussain registered a four-wicket haul while Mansoor Ali had three wickets to his name.

Karachi Blues v DM Jamali at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad:

The decision to field first worked in Karachi Blues’ favor as DM Jamali were dismissed for 166 in 44.2 overs. Basit Ali (52, 87b, 6x4s, 1x6) and Mohammad Shahid (40, 50b, 1x6) were the noteworthy performers with the bat as the team scraped to a small total in the first innings.

Afnan Khan got three wickets while Mohammad Taha grabbed two to his name.

In turn, Karachi Blues scored 170-4 in 35 overs, winning the match by six wickets. Kashif Ali (82, 96b, 10x4s, 3x6s) ensured that the game remained squarely in Karachi’s control. He was helped by Taha who remained unbeaten at 44 from 48, including six fours and a maximum.

Nasir Khan claimed two wickets for DM Jamali.

Group B

AJK v Sialkot at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:

Sialkot’s decision to field first backfired as the side was dismissed for 191 in 35 overs while chasing the target of 255 set by AJK. Batting first, AJK scored 254-8 in 45 overs on the back of a impressive half-century by Naveed Malik (55, 65b, 6x4s, 1x6). His efforts were supported by Raja Mohammad Shahzad (43, 20b, 2x4s, 4x6s), allowing AJK to put up a solid total.

Bilal Asif claimed three wickets while Asif Ali Jnr and Shoaib Akhtar had two each.

In turn, Sialkot crumbled for just 191 in 35 overs. Salman Khan (52, 47b, 4x4s, 2x6s) stitched a fighting half-century which went in vain. Asad Ali Jnr (26, 27b, 4x4s) and Ayaz Tasawwar (26, 52b, 1x4) also chipped in with the bat, however, it proved insufficient as the side was bowled out 63 runs short of the target.

Mohammad Haider was the pick of the bowlers with a four-fer, while Aqib Liaqat and Raja Mohammad Shahzad bagged two wickets each.

Islamabad v Quetta at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

Quetta scored 208-6 in the allotted 45 overs after being put to bat first by Islamabad. Shahbaz Khan (70, 101b, 5x4s) had an impressive outing with the bat and was the highest scorer of the match. His efforts were helped by Salahuddin who hit 48 from 47, including four boundaries and a six.

Azan Tariq was the most valuable bowler for Islamabad, as he accounted for four wickets.

In turn, Islamabad got to 209 in just 34.2 overs with six wickets remaining. Hassan Nawaz (54, 90b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Rohail Nazir (40, 46b, 1x4, 2x6s) crafted the chase for their team, taking Islamabad over the line without any hindrance.

Najeebullah Jnr got two wickets for Quetta.



Scores in brief:

Group A

Abbottabad beat Bahawalpur by one wicket

Bahawalpur 237-9, 45 overs (Mohammad Waseem Bhatti 100, Faizan Zafar 76; Israr Hussain 4-34, Mansoor Ali 3-44)

Abbottabad 238-9, 45 overs (Mohammad Arif 66, Ahmed Khan 40 not out, Khayam Khan 40; Mohammad Asif Ali 3-41)

Karachi Blues beat DM Jamali by six wickets

DM Jamali 166 all out, 44.2 overs (Basit Ali 52, Mohammad Shahid 40; Afnan Khan 3-39, Mohammad Taha 2-35)

Karachi Blues 170-4, 35 overs (Kashif Ali 82, Mohammad Taha 44 not out; Nasir Khan 2-22)

Group B

AJK beat Sialkot by 63 runs

AJK 254-8, 45 overs (Naveed Malik 55, Raja Mohammad Shahzad 43; Bilal Asif 3-28, Asad Ali Jnr 2-41, Shoaib Akhtar 2-47)

Sialkot 191 all out, 35 overs (Salman Khan 52, Asad Ali Jnr 26, Ayaz Tasawwar 26; Mohammad Haider 4-9, Raja Mohammad Shahzad 2-34, Aqib Liaqat 2-56)

Islamabad beat Quetta by six wickets

Quetta 208-6, 45 overs (Shahbaz Khan 70 not out, Salahuddin 48; Azan Tariq 4-44)

Islamabad 209-4, 34.2 overs (Hassan Nawaz 54, Rohail Nazir 40; Najeebullah Jnr 2-53)

 

[FearlessRoar]

The third round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad saw wins for Rawalpindi, Lahore Blues, Faisalabad and Peshawar. Rawalpindi chased the target of 202 against Lahore Whites in 35.1 overs with four wickets to spare. Lahore Blues defeated FATA by seven wickets, on the back of a brilliant century by their skipper Imran Butt. Faisalabad defeated Karachi Whites by seven wickets, courtesy of a solid batting effort by Mohammad Saleem and Atiq ur Rehman. Haseebullah’s unbeaten century went in vain as Multan lost to Peshawar by four wickets as the latter chased 258 in 43.5 overs, with four wickets to spare.

Rawalpindi v Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

After being put in to bat first, skipper Saad Nasim’s unbeaten half-century led Lahore Whites to score 201-9 in the allotted 45 overs. He hit 78 from 83 balls, including seven boundaries and two maximums. The second-best score of the innings came from Umar Akmal’s bat, who produced 27 on 38 balls, including one boundary and two maximums.

Rawalpindi bowlers displayed an impressive collective performance; Kashif Ali grabbed three wickets while Mubasir Khan, Bilawal Bhatti and Jahandad Khan got two wickets each.

Rawalpindi completed the target in 35.1 overs with four wickets to spare. Bilawal (69 not out, 51b, 9x4s, 2x6s) and wicketkeeper-batter Umair Masood (37 not out, 37, 3x4s) were involved in an undefeated 106-run stand for the seventh wicket. Skipper Umar Amin chipped in with 36 runs from 38 balls, including five boundaries.

Aamir Jamal was the most successful bowler for Lahore Whites, accounting for two wickets. Ahmed Bashir, Ahmed Daniyal, Kamran Afzal and Saad Nasim got a wicket apiece.

FATA v Lahore Blues at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

After winning the toss, Lahore Blues decided to bowl first against FATA at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium. FATA scored 277-8 in the allotted 45 overs, on the backs of half-centuries produced by Samiullah Jnr (62, 64b, 9x4s) and Mohammad Farooq (54, 50b, 6x4s, 2x6s). Mohammad Nisar Afridi (41, 31b, 6x4s) was the other contributor with the bat.

Pacers Salman Irshad and Hunain Shah picked up two wickets, as did spinner Qasim Akram.

Lahore Blues skipper Imran Butt produced an outstanding century (128, 113b, 13x4s, 3x6s) that led the team to 281-3 in 41.5 overs. Rizwan Hussain (83, 72b, 9x4s, 4x6s) and Ibtisam-ul-Haq (43, 46b, 4x4s) complemented their skipper’s batting efforts, ensuring Lahore Blues got over the line with ease.

Maaz Khan and Khushdil Shah were the only two wicket-taking bowlers for FATA as both took one wicket each.

Faisalabad v Karachi Whites at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

It took Faisalabad just 40 overs to get to their target of 255 against Karachi Whites at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Saleem (90 not out, 102b, 10x4s) and Atiq-ur-Rehman (74 not out, 64b, 9x4s, 1x6) ensured that the game remained squarely in their control, maintaining a run-rate of 6.45 in the chase.

Danish Aziz took two wickets while Sohail Khan had one scalp to his name.

Earlier, Karachi Whites put up 254-8 in the allotted 45 overs. Danish Aziz (49, 63b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Azam Khan (40, 54b, 2x4s, 2x6s) were the top performers with the bat for the side.

Faheem Ashraf grabbed three wickets, while Mohammad Faizan had two wickets to his name.

Peshawar v Multan at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK

After being put in to bat first by Peshawar, Multan scored 257-3 in the stipulated 45 overs. Haseebullah produced his sixth List A century, hitting 116 from 123 including 12 boundaries. Zain Abbas (55, 75b, 6x4s) and Mohammad Shehzad (48, 51b, 2x4s, 1x6) added useful runs as well.

Right-arm pacer Abbas Afridi took two wickets, while off-spinner Sajid Khan claimed one wicket.

Adil Amin (74 not out, 64b, 7x4s, 1x6) was the top performer as Peshawar cruised to 258 in 43.5 overs with four wickets to spare. Zain Khan (63, 83b, 5x4s, 2x6s) was the other contributor with the bat. Zahid Mehmood got a four-fer and Sharoon Siraj registered two wickets for Multan.

Scores in brief:

Rawalpindi beat Lahore Whites by four wickets

Lahore Whites 201-9, 45 overs (Saad Nasim 78 not out, Umar Akmal 27; Kashif Ali 3-25, Bilawal Bhatti 2-31, Jahandad Khan 2-44, Mubasir Khan 2-54)

Rawalpindi 203-6, 35.1 overs (Bilawal Bhatti 69 not out, Umair Masood 37 not out, Umar Amin 36; Aamir Jamal 2-51, Ahmed Bashir 1-20, Kamran Afzal 1-32, Saad Nasim 1-46, Ahmed Daniyal 1-50)

Lahore Blues beat FATA by seven wickets

FATA 277-8, 45 overs (Samiullah Jnr 62, Mohammad Farooq 54, Mohammad Nisar Afridi 41; Qasim Akram 2-42, Salman Irshad 2-44, Hunain Shah 2-49)

Lahore Blues 281-3, 41.5 overs (Imran Butt 128, Rizwan Hussain 83, Ibtisam-ul-Haq 43; Khushdil Shah 1-45, Maaz Khan 1-59)

Faisalabad beat Karachi Whites by seven wickets

Karachi Whites 254-8, 45 overs (Danish Aziz 49, Azam Khan 40; Faheem Ashraf 3-64, Mohammad Faizan 2-44)

Faisalabad 258-3, 40 overs (Mohammad Saleem 90 not out, Atiq-ur-Rehman 74 not out; Danish Aziz 2-37, Sohail Khan 1-42)

Peshawar beat Multan by four wickets

Multan 257-3, 45 overs (Haseebullah 116 not out, Zain Abbas 55, Mohammad Shahzad 48; Abbas Afridi 2-48, Sajid Khan 1-27)

Peshawar 258-6, 43.5 overs (Adil Amin 74 not out, Zain Khan 63; Zahid Mehmood 4-44, Sharoon Siraj 2-28)

 

[Asad T]

What's been interesting to me, is that Saim Ayub has been bowling a bit in the Pakistan Cup. Not much, but a few overs of offspin per match. He has also taken a wicket.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cup fourth-round toss update:

Karachi Whites win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Peshawar win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Blues at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi win the toss and decide to field first against Faisalabad at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

Multan win the toss and decide to field first against FATA at Mirpur Cricket Stadium​

 

[Asad T]

Karachi have started well in their chase of 250 against Lahore Whites in the Pakistan Cup.

Shan Masood and Saim Ayub have shown some great intent so far. Let's see if hey continue their rampage?

 

[Asad T]

50 the captain, Shan Masood in only in 33 balls. I've really been impressed with his intent and form of late.
Imagne Saim, Shan and Fakhar in the top 3 for Pakistan in ODI cricket. Would be a breath of fresh air

 

[Asad T]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1721834517625716856

 

[Asad T]

100 for Shan in just 75 balls. He was dropped on 47 by ..... Umar Akmal

 

[FearlessRoar]

Peshawar defeated Lahore Blues to make it 4 wins in a row!

Imran Butt's 94 was in vain as half-centuries from Kamran Ghulam & Adil Amin alongside 4 wickets for spinner Azam Khan helped Peshawar to another win.

 

[FearlessRoar]

FATA defeated Multan by 60 runs!

Sarwar Afridi's half-century and Khushdil Shah's 3 wickets helped Multan overcome Sharoon Siraj's half-century and Zahid Mahmood's 3/21.

 

[lazy cricketer]

i like kamran ghulam bowling again...i think he started as a bowler in his u19 days...i think he has the potential to be a good number 5 who bowls decent overs

 

[FearlessRoar]

Karachi Whites beat Lahore Whites, chasing down 250 with over 10 overs to spare!

Shan Masood and Asad Shafiq put on an unbroken 177-run partnership to take their side home.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rawalpindi comprehensively defeated Faisalabad!

An excellent partnership between Umar Amin and Mubasir Khan helped them to recover from 19/3 and chase down 198.

 

[Hassan A]

Rawalpindi, 7 November 2023: The fourth round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad saw Karachi Whites, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and FATA emerge victorious. Shan Masood hit an unbeaten century to take Karachi Whites to an eight-wicket victory over Lahore Whites. On the back of half-centuries by Kamran Ghulam and Adil Amin, Peshawar defeated Lahore Blues by six wickets. Heroics by Mubasir Khan awarded Rawalpindi a seven-wicket win over Faisalabad while FATA secured a 60-run victory over Multan.

Karachi Whites v Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Lahore Whites scored 249-5 in the allotted 45 overs after being put into bat first by Karachi Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Tayyab Tahir top-scored for the side, hitting an undefeated 92 from 93 balls, including eight fours and a six. He was supported by Umar Akmal, who chipped in with 45 from 35 including two boundaries and as many sixes. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali and pacer Anwar Ali bagged two wickets each.

Karachi Whites got to 250-2 in 34.4 overs owing to extraordinary batting by left-handed opener Shan Masood. He scored an unbeaten century (121 not out, 99b, 12x6s, 2x6s), which placed the game completely in Karachi Whites’ favor. His efforts were complemented by veteran Asad Shafiq (86 not out, 89b, 9x4s). Ahmed Bashir was the solitary wicket-taker for Lahore Whites, accounting for the two wickets to fall.

Peshawar v Lahore Blues at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

After winning the toss, Peshawar invited Lahore Blues to bat first at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium. The Imran Butt-led side were dismissed for 173 in 42 overs. The skipper scored bulk of the runs, hitting 94 from 129, including 10 boundaries and a maximum. The second-best score of the innings came from Rizwan Hussain’s bat, who produced 22 from 17, including four boundaries. Left-arm spinner Azam Khan returned with a four-wicket haul. Off-spinner Sajid Khan and fast bowler Mohammad Imran got two wickets each.

It took Peshawar 35.4 overs to complete the target of 174, losing only four wickets in the chase. Kamran Ghulam (54, 49b, 8x4s, 1x6) and Adil Amin (50 not out, 74b, 5x4s, 1x6) ensured that the chase remained comfortably in their control. Ali Shafique took two wickets while Hunain Shah Ibtisam-ul-Haq had one each.

Faisalabad v Rawalpindi at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

Rawalpindi opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Faisalabad at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Faheem Ashraf-led Faisalabad managed to score 197 in 39.5 overs. Mohammad Saleem (41, 55b, 5x4s, 1x6) and Ali Shan (37, 42b, 5x4s) were the notable run-getters for the side. Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Awais Anwar and Jahandad Khan grabbed two wickets each.

After losing three early wickets in the chase, an unbroken 179-run-stand between Mubasir Khan and Umar Amin turned the game in Rawalpindi’s favor, who got over the line in 38.5 overs. Mubasir remained one short of his century, hitting an undefeated 99 from 105, including seven fours and four sixes. Umar also hit a crucial half-century (65 not out, 98b, 7x4s). Khurram Shahzad grabbed two wickets while Waqas Maqsood bagged a wicket as well.

FATA v Multan at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK

Multan suffered a heavy defeat by 60 runs against FATA at Mirpur Cricket Stadium. The side could only manage to get to 129 while chasing 190. FATA impressed with the ball while defending a low target; skipper Khushdil Shah accounted for three scalps and Asif Afridi and Irfanullah Shah bagged two wickets each. Fighting knocks by Sharoon Siraj (58, 82b, 3x4s, 4x6s) and Sharjeel Khan (38, 32b, 5x4s, 1x6) went in vain.

Earlier, after being asked to bat first, FATA got to 189 in 42.5 overs, on the backs of gritty batting efforts by Mohammad Sarwar Afridi (53, 79b, 4x4s, 2x6s), Khushdil (33, 50b, 2x4s) and Mohammad Farooq (32, 30b, 6x4s, 1x6). Leg-spinner Zahid Mehmood had three wickets to his name, while Tahir Hussain, Waseem Akram and Faisal Akram claimed two wickets each.

Scores in brief:

Karachi Whites beat Lahore Whites by eight wickets

Lahore Whites 249-5, 45 overs (Tayyab Tahir 92 not out, Umar Akmal 45; Noman Ali 2-36, Anwar Ali 2-64)

Karachi Whites 250-2, 34.4 overs (Shan Masood 121 not out, Asad Shafiq 86 not out; Ahmed Bashir 2-45)

Peshawar beat Lahore Blues by six wickets

Lahore Blues 173 all out, 42 overs (Imran Butt 94, Rizwan Hussain 22; Azam Khan 4-41, Sajid Khan 2-19, Mohammad Imran 2-47)

Peshawar 174-4, 35.3 overs (Kamran Ghulam 54, Adil Amin 50 not out; Ali Shafique 2-46, Hunain Shah 1-21, Ibtisam ul Haq 1-27)

Rawalpindi beat Faisalabad by seven wickets

Faisalabad 197 all out, 39.5 overs (Mohammad Saleem 41, Ali Shan 37; Mehran Mumtaz 2-22, Mohammad Awais Anwar 2-51, Jahandad Khan 2-53)

Rawalpindi 198-3, 38.5 overs (Mubasir Khan 99 not out, Umar Amin 65 not out; Khurram Shahzad 2-32, Waqas Maqsood 1-26)

FATA beat Multan by 60 runs

FATA 189 all out, 42.5 overs (Mohammad Sarwar Afridi 53, Khushdil Shah 33, Mohammad Farooq 32; Zahid Mehmood 3-21, Tahir Hussain 2-27, Waseem Akram 2-37, Faisal Akram 2-41)

Multan 129 all out, 33.1 overs (Sharoon Siraj 58, Sharjeel Khan 38; Khushdil Shah 3-23, Irfanullah Shah 2-21, Asif Afridi 2-22)

 

[asfandyar]

Glossed over tournament stats and saw the exact same mediocrities that made me a cricket apostate. I know nothing about football, but I'll make it my life's mission to make it more popular than cricket in Pakistan.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The fourth round of Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 took place today at four venues across Faisalabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Multan. For Group A, Hyderabad and Abbottabad emerged victorious in their games against Bahawalpur and DM Jamali respectively. Quetta defeated Larkana and Islamabad beat Sialkot in the group B fixtures.

Group A

Hyderabad v Bahawalpur at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

After winning the toss, Hyderabad invited Bahawalpur to bat first at Iqbal Stadium. Bahawalpur ended their innings at 275 all out in the stipulated 45 overs. Mohammad Waseem Bhatti starred with the bat, hitting 71 in 85 deliveries, including nine boundaries. Abdul Hadi (53, 51b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Shahid Mirani (53, 26b, 4x4s, 4x6s) contributed crucial runs as well. Daniyal Hussain Rajput, Mohammad Suleman and Majid Asghar bagged three wickets apiece.

Hyderabad chased the target in 44 overs with five wickets to spare, on the back of outstanding batting by Mohammad Suleman. He produced an unbeaten century, hitting 109 runs from 93 deliveries, including 10 fours and two sixes. Zain-ul-Abidin (58, 79b, 7x4s) and Akbar Khan (43 not out, 23b, 6x4s, 1x6) were the other contributors with the bat. Kaleemullah and Shahid Mirani bagged two wickets each.

Abbottabad v DM Jamali at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad:

The decision to field first worked well for Abbottabad as DM Jamali were bundled over for 136 in 39.5 overs at Bohranwali Ground. Taimur Ali (34, 72b, 4x4s) and Zahoor Ahmed (30 not out, 27b, 3x6s) were the top scorers for the side. All Abbottabad bowlers returned with wickets; Imran Khan, Mansoor Ali and Khalid Usman claimed two scalps each.

It took Abbottabad 28 overs to get to 139, losing seven wickets in the process. Ahmad Khan’s half-century (54, 75b, 5x4s, 3x6s) was crucial to their chase. He was helped by Imran Khan, who scored 35 from 32, including four boundaries and a maximum. Talib Hussain took three wickets and Nasir Khan had two to his name.

Group B

Islamabad v Sialkot at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:

Islamabad were dismissed for 235 in the allotted 45 overs after choosing to bat first against Sialkot at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex. Hassan Nawaz (48, 52b, 5x4s, 3x6s) and Faizan Riaz (35, 41b, 2x4s, 1x6) were the prominent batters for the side. Asad Ali Jr got a four-fer while Usman Khalid took two wickets.

In turn, Sialkot were bowled out for 227 on the second delivery of the last over. Azan Tariq registered a four-wicket haul while Umair Afridi claimed three wickets to derail the Sialkot batters. Half-centuries by wicketkeeper batter Salman Khan (71, 69b, 8x4s, 1x6) and Asad Ali Jnr (52, 82b, 3x4s) took Sialkot within touching distance of the target, however, the side fell eight runs short.

Larkana v Quetta at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

Larkana were bowled out for 171 in 41.3 overs after being put into bat first by Quetta at Multan Cricket Stadium. Mohsin Raza (43, 53b, 4x4s) was the highest scorer for the side while Mazhar Ali (30, 42b, 3x4s) also chipped in with the bat. Jalat Khan accounted for three wickets. Ehsanullah, Gohar Faiz and Najeebullah Jr returned with two scalps each.

Quetta completed the target of 172 in 29.3 overs with seven wickets to spare, on the back of half-centuries by Bismillah Khan (73, 65b, 5x4s, 2x6s) and Nadeem Ahmed (72 not out, 66b, 6x4s, 2x6s). Imtiaz Legari and Ali Asghar claimed a wicket each.

Scores in brief:

Group A

Hyderabad beat Bahawalpur by five wickets

Bahawalpur 275 all out, 45 overs (Mohammad Waseem Bhatti 71, Abdul Hadi 53, Shahid Mirani 53; Daniyal Hussain Rajput 3-36, Mohammad Suleman 3-38, Majid Asghar 3-76)

Hyderabad 277-5, 44 overs (Mohammad Suleman 109 not out, Zain-ul-Abidin 58, Akbar Khan 43 not out; Kaleemullah 2-59, Shahid Mirani 2-62)

Abbottabad beat DM Jamali by three wickets

DM Jamali 136 all out, 39.5 overs (Taimur Ali 34, Zahoor Ahmad 30 not out; Khalid Usman 2-14, Imran Khan 2-22, Mansoor Ali 2-27)

Abbottabad 139-7, 28 overs (Ahmad Khan 54, Imran Khan 35; Talib Hussain 3-41, Nasir Khan 2-23)

Group B

Islamabad beat Sialkot by eight runs

Islamabad 235 all out, 45 overs (Hassan Nawaz 48, Faizan Riaz 35; Asad Ali Jr 4-26, Usman Khalid 2-60)

Sialkot 227 all out, 44.2 overs (Salman Khan 71, Asad Ali Jr 52; Azan Tariq 4-47, Umair Afridi 3-38)

Quetta beat Larkana by seven wickets

Larkana 171 all out, 41.3 overs (Mohsin Raza 43, Mazhar Ali 30; Jalat Khan 3-12, Ehsanullah 2-32, Gohar Faiz 2-33, Najeebullah Jnr 2-38)

Quetta 172-3 29.3 (Bismillah Khan 73, Nadeem Ahmed 72 not out; Imtiaz Legari 1-25, Ali Asghar 1-30)

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cup fifth round toss update:

FATA win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Whites at Mirpur Cricket Stadium

Faisalabad win the toss and decide to field first against Peshawar at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi win the toss and decide to field first against Karachi Whites at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Multan win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Blues at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad​

 

[ataullah]

SaimAyub smashes a remarkable 179 off 125 balls, hitting 11 sixes and 15 fours against Rawalpindi


#PakistanCup | #KHIWvRWP

 

[m.shah]

What is the bowling attack of Rawalpindi?

 

[Asad T]

What is the bowling attack of Rawalpindi?

Not the most star studded, but they have the young Jahandad Khan, who is the joint highest wicket taker in this Pakistan Cup.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Karachi Whites beat Rawalpindi by 72 runs (DLS method).

Karachi Whites: 364-7 (45 ov)
Rawalpindi: 169-5 (27 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Peshawar beat Faisalabad by 68 runs (DLS method).

Peshawar: 264-10 (45 ov)
Faisalabad: 142-7 (27.3 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Multan beat Lahore Blues by 37 runs (DLS method).

Lahore Blues: 257-7 (40 ov)
Multan: 163-4 (21.2 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

FATA beat Lahore Whites by 6 wickets.

Lahore Whites: 128-10 (38.1 ov)
FATA: 130-4 (22.1 ov)

 

[Hassan A]

Rawalpindi, 9 November 2023: The fifth round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad had Peshawar, Karachi Whites, Multan and FATA emerge on top in their respective games. The only game of the round not affected by bad weather saw FATA defeat Lahore Whites by six wickets in a low-scoring match. The other three matches were impacted by weather and bad light, and results were produced on DLS method. Saim Ayub’s brilliant century took Karachi Whites to a 72-run win over Rawalpindi. Peshawar inflicted a 68-run win over Faisalabad, while Multan defeated Lahore Blues by 37 runs.

Faisalabad v Peshawar at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

After being put into bat first, Peshawar scored 264 all out in 45 overs against Faisalabad at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Captain Sahibzada Farhan (66, 106b, 9x4s) and Kamran Ghulam (63, 46b, 7x4s, 2x6s) were the top scorers for the side. Right-arm pacer Arshad Iqbal registered a five-wicket haul. Faheem Ashraf and Ali Shan, who were involved in a collision, went off the field after suspected concussion. Mohammad Huraira was named Faheem’s replacement, while Irfan Khan Niazi replaced Ali Shan.

In return, Faisalabad could only get to 142-7 in 27.3 overs before no further play was possible due to bad light. Asif Ali (30, 27b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Mohammad Saleem (27, 41b) were the only notable batters for the side. Pacers Mohammad Ilyas, Abbas Afridi and left-arm spinner Azam Khan claimed two wickets each. Peshawar were awarded a 68-run victory, as per DLS.

Rawalpindi v Karachi Whites at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Karachi Whites scored a mammoth total of 364-7 in the allotted 45 overs after they were invited to bat first by Rawalpindi at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium. Saim Ayub was the star of the show, smashing 179 from 125, including 15 fours and 11 sixes. This is the highest individual score of this edition of the competition so far.

Asad Shafiq produced a half-century (57, 43b, 6x4s, 2x6s) as well. All seven of the Rawalpindi bowlers returned with a wicket each.

In return, Rawalpindi only managed 169-5 in 27 overs before rain interfered. Abdul Faseeh (54, 45b, 9x4s, 1x6) and Umar Amin (44, 27b, 5x4s, 2x6s) were the major contributors with the bat. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali got three wickets while Asad Shafiq returned with two scalps as well. Karachi Whites were awarded a 72-run victory, as per DLS.

Multan v Lahore Blues at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

In the rain-impacted game, Lahore Blues got to 257-7 in the stipulated 40 overs after Multan won the toss and elected to bowl first at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Hussain Talat (70, 56b, 9x4s) and Rizwan Hussain (62, 79b, 9x4s) were the top run-getters for the team. Tahir Hussain was the pick of the bowlers for Multan, accounting for three wickets.

Multan could only bat for 21.2 overs, before weather conditions disallowed further play. They scored 163-4, on the back of Sharjeel Khan’s quick-fire half-century (82, 63b, 8x4s, 5x6s). Sohaib Maqsood also chipped in with 33 off 35 deliveries, including three fours and a six, as Multan were awarded a 37-run win over Lahore Blues as per DLS. Ali Shafiq, Umaid Asif, Hussain Talat and Usman Qadir took a wicket each.

FATA v Lahore Whites at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK

FATA’s decision to bowl first worked in their favor as they bowled Lahore Whites out for only 128 in 38.1 overs at Mirpur Cricket Stadium. Ahmed Daniyal was the highest scorer for the side, hitting 32 from 42, including three fours and a six. Fahad Munir added 27 off 44, including three boundaries, to the total. Asif Afridi and Khushdil Shah took three wickets each and Shahid Aziz also had two to his name.

In turn, FATA scored 130-4 in 22.1 overs. Mohammad Farooq (40, 30b, 6x4s), Mohammad Sarwar Afridi (34 not out, 28b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Samiullah Jnr (33, 58b, 3x4s) were the major contributors with the bat. Mohammad Rameez Jnr grabbed two wickets while Asadullah and Aamer Jamal returned with a wicket each.

Scores in brief:

Peshawar beat Faisalabad by 68 runs (DLS)

Peshawar 264 all out, 45 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 66, Kamran Ghulam 63; Arshad Iqbal 5-67)

Faisalabad 142-7, 27.3 overs (Asif Ali 30, Mohammad Saleem 27; Abbas Afridi 2-29, Azam Khan 2-32, Mohammad Ilyas 2-34)

Karachi Whites beat Rawalpindi by 72 runs (DLS)

Karachi Whites 364-7, 45 overs (Saim Ayub 179, Asad Shafiq 57; Shoaib Amir 1-37, Mehran Mumtaz 1-54, Mubasir Khan 1-57, Kashif Ali 1-67, Zeeshan Malik 1-68, Jahandad Khan 1-75)

Rawalpindi 169-5, 27 overs (Abdul Faseeh 54, Umar Amin 44; Noman Ali 3-19, Asa Shafiq 2-9)

Multan beat Lahore Blues by 37 runs (DLS)

Lahore Blues 257-7, 40 overs (Hussain Talat 70, Rizwan Hussain 62; Tahir Hussain 3-56)

Multan 163-4, 21.2 overs (Sharjeel Khan 82, Sohaib Maqsood 33; Hussain Talat 1-17, Usman Qadir 1-17, Ali Shafiq 1-27, Umaid Asif 1-31)

FATA beat Lahore Whites by six wickets

Lahore Whites 128 all out, 38.1 overs (Ahmed Daniyal 32, Fahad Munir 27; Asif Afridi 3-15, Khushdil Shah 3-30, Shahid Aziz 2-25)

FATA 130-4, 22.1 overs (Mohammad Farooq 40, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi 34 not out, Samiullah Jr 33; Mohammad Rameez Jr 2-25, Aamer Jamal 1-29, Asadullah 1-35)

 

[Hassan A]

Faisalabad, 9 November 2023: Abbottabad, Hyderabad, Islamabad and AJK have qualified for the Super Four stage of the Hanif Mohammad Cup following the conclusion of the group stage. The fifth round of the tournament saw victories for Hyderabad, Karachi Blues, Sialkot and Islamabad in the matches that took place across four venues in Faisalabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Multan.

Group A

Bahawalpur v Karachi Blues at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

Karachi Blues romped to a dominant nine-wicket win over Bahawalpur at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The pair of Kashif Ali and Jahanzaib Sultan made it a comfortable chase of the 180-run target for Karachi Blues as the duo stitched an unbroken 172-run partnership and got over the line in 23.3 overs.

Kashif Ali scored a brilliant hundred, making 126 not out off 86 deliveries, hammering a total of eight sixes and 14 boundaries. Opening batter Jahanzaib contributed with an unbeaten 48 off 51 deliveries while Khawaja Mohammad Nafay was the only batter dismissed for four by Shayan Khalil.

Earlier, Karachi Blues had won the toss and put Bahawalpur in to bat first, skittling them for 179 in 42.4 overs. Mohammad Sheharyar (55, 63b, 5x4s, 2x6s) and Abdul Hadi (42, 61b, 2x4s, 2x6s) offered some resistance to the relentless Karachi Blues bowling. Mohammad Taha was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets while Afaq Khan and Syed Waleed Azeem took two wickets each.

Hyderabad v Abbottabad at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad:

Hyderabad rode on Rizwan Mehmood’s unbeaten century to post a match-winning total of 233-5 in their 45 overs against Abbottabad at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad. Making full use of Abbottabad’s invitation to bat first, Rizwan, who came into bat at the loss of two wickets, hit 101 not out in 122 deliveries with the help of 14 fours and one maximum.

Rizwan was ably supported by Sher Afzal (48, 62b, 6x4s, 1x6) and Mohammad Suleman (46, 49b, 6x4s). Four Abbottabad bowlers – Mohammad Ibraheem, Ahmed Khan, Khalid Usman and Afaq Khan – registered a wicket each.

In reply, Abbottabad were troubled by a frequent fall of wickets with the duo of Majid Asghar and Jawad Ali sharing seven wickets between them. Majid had figures of 4-43 while Jawad picked up 3-25. Ahmed Khan (53 not out, 62b, 4x4s, 2x6s) and Khayam Khan (46, 39b, 4x4s, 2x6s) were the top scorers for Abbottabad as they were all out for 191 in 41.5 overs.

Group B

Islamabad v AJK at Sheikh Khalifa Sports Complex, Rahim Yar Khan:

In the rain-reduced 30-overs-a-side contest, AJK won the toss and decided to field first. Islamabad reached a competitive score of 193-7 in their allotted overs, with most batters getting starts. Sudais Ulfat provided stability with his well-crafted 51-ball 44 featuring five fours and one six. Islambad skipper Rohail Nazir contributed with 34 off 37 balls with two boundaries and a solitary maximum.

Faizan Saleem, Basit Ali and Mohammad Shehzad each had two wickets to their names while Naveed Malik registered one scalp.

AJK’s chase was soon beset by a batting collapse following the 41-run opening partnership. Javed Khan (36, 56b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Raja Farhan Khan (30, 35b, 2x6s) were their leading run-scorers. That Islamabad were able to bundle out AJK for 161 in 28.3 overs was down to the efforts of Farmanullah Khan (3-18 in six overs), Faizan Riaz (3-22 in three overs) and Sudais Ulfat (2-32 in six overs)

Larkana v Sialkot at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

A 113-run stand for the first wicket saw Sialkot off to a superb start after they decided to bat first against Larkana at Multan Cricket Stadium. Mirza Tahir Baig hit 13 fours in his 78-ball 69 while Ashir Mehmood slammed seven boundaries and a six in his 69-ball 60. Sialkot posted 283-5 in their 45 overs with Anas Amjad (39 not out, 38b, 4x4s) and Hamza Nazar (41 not out, 18b, 7x4s, 1x6) finishing off the innings well.

For Larkana, Mushtaq Ahmed and Aamir Ali Taheem took two wickets each whereas Kamran Ali claimed one wicket.

Larkana failed to get their chase on-track and succumbed to 195 all out in 34.5 overs. Ghulam Raza was their highest scorer with 47 from 58 deliveries. Sialkot’s Asad Ali Jnr picked up the first five-wicket haul of the tournament, returning figures of 6-42 to outfox the Larkana batters.

Scores in brief:

Group A

Karachi Blues beat Bahawalpur by nine wickets

Bahawalpur 179 all out, 42.4 overs (Mohammad Sheharyar 55, Abdul Hadi 42, Mohammad Wasim 23; Mohammad Taha 3-33, Syed Waleed Azeem 2-36, Afnan Khan 2-37)

Karachi Blues 183-1, 23.3 overs (Kashif Ali 126 not out, Jahanzaib Sultan 48 not out; Shayan Khalil 1-23)

Hyderabad beat Abbottabad by 42 runs

Hyderabad 233-5, 45 overs (Rizwan Mehmood 101 not out, Sher Afzal 48, Mohammad Suleman 46; Afaq Khan 1-10, Khalid Usman 1-32, Mohammad Ibraheem 1-33)

Abbottabad 191 all out, 41.5 overs (Ahmed Khan 53 not out, Khayam Khan 46, Afaq Khan 34; Majid Asghar 4-43, Jawad Ali 3-25)

Group B

Islamabad beat AJK by 32 runs

Islamabad 193-7, 30 overs (Sudais Ulfat 44, Rohail Nazir 34, Arsal Sheikh 27 not out; Faizan Saleem 2-37, Mohammad Shehzad 2-39, Basit Ali 2-42)

AJK 161 all out, 28.3 overs (Javed Khan 36, Raja Farhan Khan 30, Mohammad Sadiq 28; Farmanullah Khan 3-18, Faizan Riaz 3-22, Sudais Ulfat 2-32)

Sialkot beat Larkana by 88 runs

Sialkot 283-5, 45 overs (Mirza Tahir Baig 69, Ashir Mehmood 60, Hamza Nazar 41 not out, Anas Amjad 39 not out; Mushtaq Ahmed 2-61, Aamir Ali Taheem 2-61)

Larkana 195 all out, 34.5 overs (Ghulam Raza 47, Umar Khalid 33, Imtiaz Legari 29; Asad Ali Jnr 6-42, Mohammad Waleed 1-24, Shakib Ali 1-30)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Saim Ayub smashed an outstanding 179 featuring 11 sixes and 15 fours against Rawalpindi.

 

[7sins]

Abbas afridi who was the highest wicket taker in last psl ignored by selectors because he is Umar Gul nephew. Even now he's getting 2-3 wickets every match. Don't know when our selectors will start selecting the right players. Hassan ali, zaman khan should be no where near the pakistan world cup team

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cup sixth-round toss update:

Toss between Lahore Whites and Peshawar delayed due to wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

FATA win the toss and decide to field first against Faisalabad at Mirpur Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Blues at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Toss between Karachi Whites and Multan delayed due to wet outfield at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

[BouncerGuy]

Some valid points raised here. I totally agree with it. Pcb needs to work on its broadcast system.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1723045357737632138

 

[BouncerGuy]

The sixth-round match between Karachi Whites and Multan has been washed out due to wet conditions of the ground at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.​

 

[shah_1]

Last system was decent.

I saw a lot U19 cricketers getting chance with 6 teams, not anymore with this system. Zaka and Najam Sethi have destroyed Pakistan cricket.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rawalpindi beat Lahore Blues by 3 wickets.

Lahore Blues: 256-5 (45 ov)
Rawalpindi: 258-7 (44.1 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

FATA beat Faisalabad by 3 wickets.

Faisalabad: 229-8 (45 ov)
FATA: 231-7 (44.2 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

The sixth round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad, saw FATA and Rawalpindi win while the other two games were washed out due to wet conditions of the ground. FATA defeated Faisalabad by three wickets, on the back of a half-century by Mohammad Salman Khan Jnr. Abdul Faseeh’s century took Rawalpindi to a three-wicket win over Lahore Blues.

Rawalpindi v Lahore Blues at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Lahore Blues posted a total of 256-5 in the stipulated 45 overs after being put in to bat first by Rawalpindi at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Hussain Talat (69 not out, 67b, 6x4s, 2x6s) was the top run-getter for the team. Umar Siddiq also hit a half-century (51, 51b, 6x4s). Skipper Imran Butt contributed 37 from 52, including four boundaries.

Right-arm pacer Kashif Ali was the pick of the bowlers, getting two wickets to his name. Mehran Mumtaz, Bilawal Bhatti and Awais Anwar got a wicket apiece.

Rawalpindi, in response, got to 258-7 in 44.1 overs. Abdul Faseeh hit a century (114, 106b, 9x4s, 4x6s) to make the chase comfortable for his side. Umair Masood (44, 69b, 3x4s) and Raza-ul-Mustafa (37 not out, 34b, 3x4s) complemented Faseeh’s efforts to keep the game in their balance.

Right-arm pacer Umaid Asif picked up three wickets and was the most successful bowler for Lahore Blues. Salman Irshad, Usman Qadir, Hussain Talat and Kashif Bhatti returned with one scalp each.

FATA v Faisalabad at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK

FATA won the toss and invited Faisalabad to bat first at Mirpur Cricket Stadium. They scored 229-8 in the allotted 45 overs. Asif Ali (78, 72b, 6x4s, 4x6s), who captained the side with Faheem Ashraf out with a concussion, was the highest scorer for the side. Bilal Mehdi (45, 65b, 3x4s) also contributed crucial runs to the total.

Shahid Aziz and Khushdil Shah returned with two wickets each.

In turn, FATA chased the target in the final over, getting to 231-7 in 44.2 overs. Mohammad Salman Khan Jnr (66, 74b, 6x4s, 1x6) hit a half-century to take the side over the line. Mohammad Sarwar Afridi (44, 52b, 3x4s, 1x6) was the other prominent contributor with the bat.

Khurram Shahzad picked up a four-wicket haul while Ali Asfand, Arshad Iqbal and Waqas Maqsood had a wicket each.

Multan v Karachi Whites at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Match abandoned due to unfavorable playing conditions.

Peshawar v Lahore Whites at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

Match abandoned due to unfavorable playing conditions.

Scores in brief:

Rawalpindi beat Lahore Blues by three wickets

Lahore Blues 256-5, 45 overs (Hussain Talat 69 not out, Umar Siddiq 51, Imran Butt 37; Kashif Ali 2-28, Mehran Mumtaz 1-31, Bilawal Bhatti 1-51, Awais Anwar 1-60)

Rawalpindi 258-7, 44.1 overs (Abdul Faseeh 114, Umair Masood 44, Raza ul Mustafa 37 not out; Umaid Asif 3-47, Hussain Talat 1-36, Usman Qadir 1-45, Kashif Bhatti 1-48, Salman Irshad 1-50)

FATA beat Faisalabad by three wickets

Faisalabad 229-8, 45 overs (Asif Ali 78, Bilal Mehdi 45; Khushdil Shah 2-36, Shahid Aziz 2-37

FATA 231-7, 44.2 overs (Mohammad Salman Khan Jr 66, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi 44; Khurram Shahzad 4-32, Waqas Maqsood 1-28, Ali Asfand 1-46, Arshad Iqbal 1-54).

 

[m.shah]

Haider Ali is a lost case

 

[JAV12341]

Haider Ali is a lost case

Another player who’s finished he’s done pakistan players never progress always regress and be done within a year

 

[hassan918]

Hussain Talat played an impressive innings of 69 runs not out off 67 balls for Lahore Blues against Rawalpindi today in the ongoing Pakistan Cup 2023.

 

[hassan918]

Umar Siddiq made run a ball 51 for Lahore Blues against Rawalpindi today in the ongoing Pakistan Cup 2023.

 

[hassan918]

Umaid Asif is still going strong at the domestic circuit as he picked up 3 wickets for Lahore Blues against Rawalpindi today.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Abbottabad and Islamabad kicked off the Super Four stage of the Hanif Mohammad Cup at two venues across Faisalabad with victories over AJK and Hyderabad respectively. Abbottabad spinners caused troubles for the AJK batters while Sarmad Bhatti’s unbeaten century drove Islamabad’s dominance over Hyderabad.

AJK v Abbottabad at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Abbottabad defeated AJK by six wickets in the first round of the Super Four Stage of the Hanif Mohammad Cup. AJK were bundled out for 98, setting a target of 99 that Abbottabad were able to chase inside 20 overs.

Abbottabad openers Anees Azam and Mohammad Arif scored 34 off 50 and 33 off 44 respectively. Following the openers’ dismissals, Imran Khan was the next batter out as he was bowled by Naveed Malik after making two off seven balls. Khayam Khan (13 not out) and Ahmad Khan (one not out) led their side to victory by chasing AJK’s target in the 20th over. Naveed took all the four Abbottabad wickets to fall.

Earlier, AJK’s batting collapsed right from the start with the fall of opener Mohammad Sadiq’s wicket. Awais Akram managed to pull off 18 off 33 before being bowled by Mansoor Ali. The performance of AJK batters was generally lackluster. Usman Maroof was ducked at 10 balls, Javed Khan made a meager 11 off 21 before losing his wicket to Yasir Shah. Mohammad Haider scored the highest runs for AJK making 38 not out off 53 balls. Khalid Usman registered four wickets, while fellow spinners Mansoor Ali and Yasir Shah took three wickets each.

Islamabad v Hyderabad at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad

Islamabad beat Hyderabad by 110 runs posting an impressive 309-4 in their 45 overs. Hyderabad, tasked with chasing the mammoth target, stumbled in their reply.

Hyderabad openers Zain-ul-Abdin and Sher Afzal lost their wickets early in the innings after making six off 14 and 17 off 30 respectively. Rizwan Mehmood was able to score a solid 79 off 84 featuring seven boundaries and one six before conceding his wicket to Azan Tariq. Islamabad leg-spinner Farmanullah Khan claimed a total of three scalps including that of Hyderabad skipper Daniyal Hussain Rajput (33, 45b, 2x4s). Hyderabad’s lower-order batters failed to make an impact on the game with the whole team out for 199 inside 40 overs.

Earlier, Islamabad’s Sarmad Bhatti and Faizan Riaz powered their side beyond the 300 mark scoring 100 not out off 82 deliveries and 75 from 56 balls respectively. Islamabad openers Sudais Ulfat and Hassan Nawaz managed to make 36 (46) and 21 (38) respectively. Rohail Nazar fell two runs short of a half-century and ended his run at 48 off 45. Sarmad Bhatti and Azan Tariq played till the last over, finished the innings well for Islamabad.

Scores in brief:

Abbottabad beat AJK by six wickets

AJK 98 all out, 31.4 overs (Mohammad Haider 38 not out; Khalid Usman 4-9, Yasir Shah 3-21, Mansoor Ali 3-27)

Abbottabad 99-4, 19.5 overs (Anees Azam 34, Mohammad Arif 33; Naveed Malik 4-5)

Islamabad beat Hyderabad by 110 runs

Islamabad 309-4, 45 overs (Sarmad Bhatti 100 not out, Faizan Riaz 75, Rohail Nazir 48, Sudais Ulfat 36; Jawad Ali 2-47, Majid Asghar 1-56)

Hyderabad 199 all out, 39.3 overs (Rizwan Mehmood 79, Daniyal Hussain Rajput 33; Umair Afridi 3-29, Farmanullah Khan 3-33)

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cup seventh-round toss update:

Faisalabad win the toss and elect to bat first against Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

FATA win the toss and decide to field first against Peshawar at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

Multan win the toss and decide to field first against Rawalpindi at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Toss between Karachi Whites and Lahore Blues delayed due to wet outfield at Mirpur Cricket Stadium​

 

[Ahmed216]

The quality of talent on display in this tournament is atrocious. It has left me convinced we'll never become a good team again

 

[Rana]

Saim Ayub smashed an outstanding 179 featuring 11 sixes and 15 fours against Rawalpindi.

Who cares?

The captain isn’t changing
The mindset isn’t changing

Who cares about actual talent?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Karachi Whites beat Lahore Blues by 6 wickets

Lahore Blues: 197-9 (40 ov)
Karachi Whites: 201-4 (28.4 ov)