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Pakistan Cup and Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 Discussion

Multan beat Rawalpindi by 3 wickets.

Rawalpindi: 242-9 (45 ov)
Multan: 244-7 (43.2 ov)

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Faisalabad beat Lahore Whites by 102 runs.

Faisalabad: 293-8 (45 ov)
Lahore Whites: 191-10 (43.4 ov)

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FATA beat Peshawar by 8 wickets

Peshawar: 112-10 (33 ov)
FATA: 113-2 (25.3 ov)

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Rawalpindi, 13 November 2023: The seventh round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad, saw wins for Karachi Whites, Multan, FATA and Faisalabad. Despite losing their game against FATA today, Peshawar, with 11 points, topped the table and have thus qualified for the semi-finals of the Pakistan Cup along with Karachi Whites, Multan and FATA. Rawalpindi, despite equaling FATA’s 8 points, failed to qualify owing to their inferior NRR.

The first semi-final will be played between Peshawar and FATA on 16 November while the second semi-final will be held between Karachi Whites and Multan on 17 November. The tournament final will be played on 19 November. All three games will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

Faisalabad v Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Faisalabad posted 293-8 in 45 overs after choosing to bat first against Lahore Whites at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Faizan (70, 63b, 8x4s, 3x6s) and Muhammad Irfan Khan (70, 68b, 6x4s, 2x6s) were the prominent run-getters for the side. Shehzad Akhtar (36, 58b, 5x4s) and Mohammad Saleem (35, 33b, 2x4s, 1x6) also chipped in with crucial runs.

Right-arm pacer Aamer Jamal took three wickets and Lahore Whites skipper Saad Naseem returned with two wickets.

Lahore Whites had an abysmal start to the chase, with Abid Ali and Umar Akmal dismissed for ducks and Mohammad Akhlaq getting out for just one run. Syed Zain-ul-Hasnain (10, 23b, 1x4) was caught behind soon after. Tayyab Tahir (46, 52b, 7x4s) and Saad (41, 44b, 4x4s, 2x6s) stitched together a valiant partnership of 75 runs, however, their efforts remained insufficient as the side was dismissed for 191 in 43.4 overs. Fighting knocks by Ahmed Daniyal (38, 42b, 1x4, 2x6s) and Fahad Munir (27, 72b, 1x4) went in vain.

Khurram Shahzad bagged his second consecutive four-fer. Ali Asfand and Abubakar Khan accounted for two wickets each.

Multan v Rawalpindi at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi got to 242-9 in the allotted 45 overs after being put into bat first by Multan at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium. Haider Ali hit an unbeaten half-century (78 not out, 70b, 2x4s, 5x6s) and was the top performer with the bat for his team. Opening batter Abdul Faseeh added a run-a-ball 68 (8x4s, 1x6) to the total. His fellow opener Rehman Khan chipped in with 33 from 42, including four boundaries and a six.

Leg-spinner Zahid Mehmood bagged three wickets. Right-arm pacer Mohammad Imran and Multan captain Sharoon Siraj got two wickets apiece.

Sharjeel Khan’s century (106, 84b, 10x4s, 7x6s) helped Multan turn the chase completely in their favor. Sharoon (63 not out, 68b, 3x4s, 2x6s) also hit an unbeaten half-century to help the side get over the line in 43.2 overs with three wickets to spare.

All Rawalpindi bowlers returned with wickets; Kashif Ali and Farhan Shafiq, with two wickets each, were most successful of the lot.

FATA v Peshawar at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

FATA banked on their decision to field first and bowled out Peshawar for 112 in 33 overs at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Left-arm pacer Usman Khan Shinwari registered the fourth five-wicket haul of his List A career, giving only 14 runs in return. Right-arm fast bowler Irfanullah Shah and left-arm spinner Asif Afridi claimed two wickets each.

Niaz Khan (40, 54b, 4x4s, 1x6), who was the ninth batter in, produced a fighting knock for Peshawar. The second-best score of the innings came from Sajid Khan’s bat, hitting 29 from 32, including three fours and a six.

On the back of a half-century by Samiullah Jnr (64, 74b, 8x4s, 1x6), FATA cruised to the target of 113 in 25.3 overs, losing only two wickets in the process. Salman Khan Jnr (32 not out, 69b, 2x4s) was the other contributor with the bat.

Mohammad Ilyas and Sajid Khan got a wicket each.

Karachi Whites v Lahore Blues at Mirpur Cricket Stadium, AJK

In the rain-delayed match, Lahore Blues scored 197-9 in the stipulated 40 overs, after being asked to bat first by Karachi Whites at Mirpur Cricket Stadium. Hussain Talat hit a half-century (51, 60b, 2x2s, 2x6s) after the top four failed to get going. Cameos by Kashif Bhatti (35 not out, 22b, 4x4s, 2x6s) and Hunain Shah (24, 23b, 3x6s) took the side to a fighting total.

Left-arm spinner Danish Aziz, and fast bowlers Mir Hamza and Sohail Khan claimed two wickets each.

Although Shan Masood fell one short of his century but his fiery knock of 99 off 68 balls featuring 11 fours and two sixes ensured that Karachi Whites reach the target with ease. They scored 201-4 in 28.4 overs, winning the game comprehensively. Danish (32 not out, 52b, 2x4s, 1x6) was the second-highest scorer for the side.

Left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti claimed two wickets while right-arm pacer Hunain Shah and leg-spinner Usman Qadir got a wicket each.

Scores in brief:

Faisalabad beat Lahore Whites by 102 runs

Faisalabad 293-8, 45 overs (Mohammad Faizan 70, Muhammad Irfan Khan 70, Shahzad Akhtar 36, Mohammad Saleem 35; Aamir Jamal 3-55, Saad Naseem 2-64)

Lahore Whites 191 all out, 43.4 overs (Tayyab Tahir 46, Saad Naseem 41, Ahmed Daniyal 38; Khurram Shahzad 4-37, Abubakar Khan 2-24, Ali Asfand 2-53)

Multan beat Rawalpindi by three wickets.

Rawalpindi 242-9, 45 overs (Haider Ali 78 not out, Abdul Faseeh 68, Rehman Khan 33; Zahid Mehmood 3-39, Muhammad Imran 2-34, Sharoon Siraj 2-41)

Multan 244-7, 43.2 overs (Sharjeel Khan 106, Sharoon Siraj 63 not out; Kashif Ali 2-36, Farhan Shafiq 2-46)

FATA beat Peshawar by eight wickets

Peshawar 112 all out, 33 overs (Niaz Khan 40, Sajid Khan 29; Usman Khan Shinwari 5-14, Irfanullah Shah 2-10, Asif Afridi 2-32)

FATA 113-2, 25.3 overs (Samiullah Jnr 64, Salman Khan Jnr 32 not out; Mohammad Ilyas 1-19, Sajid Khan 1-23)

Karachi Whites beat Lahore Blues by six wickets

Lahore Blues 197-9, 40 overs (Hussain Talat 51, Kashif Bhatti 35 not out, Hunain Shah 24; Danish Aziz 2-27, Mir Hamza 2-29, Sohail Khan 2-47)

Karachi Whites 201-4, 28.4 overs (Shan Masood 99, Danish Aziz 32 not out; Kashif Bhatti 2-21, Hunain Shah 1-37, Usman Qadir 1-59)
 
What has disappointed me so far is that I haven't spotted any young, quality spinners in the Pak Cup yet. The highest wicket takers in terms of spinners are:

1. Zahid Mahmood (35 yrs)
14 wickets
avg 15
eco:4.1

2. Khushdil Shah (28)
12 wickets
avg 19
Eco:4.2

3. Asif Afridi (36)
9 wickets
avg 19
eco:4.8

4. Danish Aziz (28)
9 wickets
avg 20
eco:4.4

But they are all on the older side. Has anyone spotted young spinner with potential?
 
I cannot find Arafat minhas and Sufyan Muqeen anywhere in this cup. Faisal Akram?
Where are these guys? playing in U19 championship?
 
Kashif Ali looks like a good bowler should be the left field pick for Aus tour may end up be a surprise package.
 
Zahid Mehmood doing well this tournament. To late for him to be brought into the team however he's just another example of a player who was treated unfairly because of where he was from
 
BouncerGuy said:
I cannot find Arafat minhas and Sufyan Muqeen anywhere in this cup. Faisal Akram?
Where are these guys? playing in U19 championship?
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I have followed Faisals progress.. He has played all but two games for Multans matches and is in semis so should see him against a very good karachi side on 16th. he did well in few games but hasnt been among the wickets i actually believe we need to invest in him and muqeem for definately white ball if not tests
 
Islamabad and Hyderabad victorious in second round of Super Four stage of Hanif Mohammad Cup

Faisalabad, 14 November 2023: Islamabad and Hyderabad registered victories in the second round of the Super Four stage of the Hanif Mohammad Cup against Abbottabad and AJK respectively at two venues across Faisalabad. Hyderabad’s Daniyal Hussain Rajput and Tayyab Ali Shah delivered commendable performances while Islamabad’s Hasan Nawaz led his side to victory against Abbottabad.

AJK v Hyderabad at Iqbal Stadium, Faislabad

Hyderabad easily chased AJK’s target of 151 inside 36 overs and recorded an impressive innings despite losing crucial wickets early on. Opener Sher Afzal lost his wicket in the third over after making eight off 10 while opener Zain-ul-Abdin was sent packing in the sixth over after scoring 10 off 14 deliveries. Rizwan Mehmood and Mohammad Suleman failed to make an impact and were sent home after making one off eight and one off 13 balls respectively.

Tayyab Ali Shah and Daniyal Hussain Rajput emerged as Hyderabad’s saviours with the former making an impressive 65 not out off 98 balls featuring five boundaries and one six. Daniyal managed to make a handsome 53 not out off 71. AJK’s Naveed Malik clinched three wickets at the expense of 18 runs while Basit Ali claimed one wicket conceding 24 runs.

Earlier AJK had a set a target of 151 after being all out for 150 in 40.1 overs. AJK batters registered a dismal performance with openers Syed Hashim Shah and Javed Khan losing their wickets in the ninth and 12th overs respectively. Usman Maroof emerged as AJK’s highest scorer with a modest 34 off 45 deliveries. Mohammad Haider made 21 off 35 while Mohammad Shehzad managed a brisk 21 off 21 balls. Daniyal Hussain Rajput registered a sensational five-fer while conceding 35 runs. Asim Jutt claimed two wickets while Majid Asghar and Jawad Ali took one wicket each.

Abbottabad v Islamabad at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad

Islamabad defeated Abbottabad by nine wickets in the second round of the Super Four stage of the Hanif Mohammad Cup. Islamabad were able to chase Abbottabad’s target of 130 inside 18 overs with right-handed opener Hasan Nawaz emerging as the highest run-getter with an impressive 77 off 45 deliveries featuring nine boundaries and four sixes before being bowled by Adil Naz in the 13th over. Sudais Ulfat managed to pull off 31 not out off 40 while Hammad Siddique scored 19 not out off 20.

Earlier, Abbottabad made 129 all out in 36.1 overs. Opener Mohammad Arif lost his wicket to Umair Afridi in the fifth over making only seven off 16 deliveries. Fellow opening batter Anees Azam made 33 off 55 before being bowled by Shayan Sheikh in the 18th over. Afaq Khan fell two runs short of a half-century making 48 off 69 balls before conceding his wicket to Musa Khan. Ahmed Khan managed 16 off 28 while Haroon made eight off 26. Islamabad pacer Musa Khan and left-arm spinner Shayan Sheikh claimed three scalps each while conceding 20 and 21 runs respectively. Umair Afridi, Farmanullah Khan and Sudais Ulfat claimed one wicket each

Scores in brief

Hyderabad beat AJK by six wickets

AJK 150 all out, 40.1 overs (Usman Maroof 34, Mohammad Haider 21, Mohammad Shehzad 21; Daniyal Hussain Rajput 5-35, Asim Jutt 2-33)

Hyderabad 151-4, 35.3 overs (Tayyab Ali Shah 65 not out, Daniyal Hussain Rajput 53 not out; Naveed Malik 3-18, Basit Ali 1-24)

Islamabad beat Abbottabad by nine wickets

Abbottabad 129 all out, 36.1 overs (Afaq Khan 48, Anees Azam 33; Musa Khan 3-20, Shayan Sheikh 3-21)

Islamabad 130-1, 17.3 overs (Hasan Nawaz 77, Sudais Ulfat 31 not out; Adil Naz 1-8)

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Really some terribly low scores here
 
BouncerGuy said:
I cannot find Arafat minhas and Sufyan Muqeen anywhere in this cup. Faisal Akram?
Where are these guys? playing in U19 championship?
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I belive Suyan Muqeen is injured. Not sure about the rest
 
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Zahid Mehmood doing well this tournament. To late for him to be brought into the team however he's just another example of a player who was treated unfairly because of where he was from
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He has a 37 average in FC. It's surprising a mediocre spinner like him has even lasted so long in domestics.
 
Points table and top performers at the conclusion of the round-robin stage of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24

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1st Semi-final - Pakistan Cup 2023-24

Toss update:
FATA win the toss and decide to field first against Peshawar.
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Peshawar region: 55/1 after 12.1 overs.

Shahid Aziz has got the 1st wicket for Fata region.
 
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FATA 35-2, 10 overs v Peshawar 245-7, 45 overs.

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Peshawar are through to the final of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24

Fifties from Sahibzada Farhan and Adil Amin plus 3 wickets for Abbas Afridi helped them to defeat FATA.

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Islamabad win the Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 after going unbeaten in the Super Four stage and consequently topping the points table. The last round of the Super Four stage played at two venues in Faisalabad, saw Islamabad defeat AJK by eight wickets at Iqbal Stadium and Hyderabad beat Abbottabad by 14 runs at Bohranwali Ground. Consequently, Hyderabad ended second on the table while Abbottabad and AJK finished third and fourth respectively.

Hyderabad’s 19-year-old batter Rizwan Mehmood ended the tournament leading the run charts. In seven matches, he scored 361 runs including two centuries and a half-century. Bahawalpur’s Mohammad Wasim, with 256 runs in four games, was behind Rizwan in second place. Hyderabad’s off-spinner Daniyal Hussain Rajput was the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He returned with 17 scalps in seven matches, including a five-wicket haul and a four-wicket haul. His teammate, leg-spinner Jawad Ali with 16 wickets, was second on the list. Islamabad’s Rohail Nazir and Abbottabad’s Khayam Khan were the joint-most successful wicketkeepers, registering 13 dismissals each from seven games. Hyderabad’s Akbar Khan had 11 dismissals.

AJK v Islamabad at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Four consecutive boundaries by Sarmad Bhatti (36 not out, 25b, 7x4s) helped Islamabad emerge on top against AJK, chasing the target of 100 in 10.5 overs, losing only two wickets in the process. Islamabad captain Rohail Nazir was the top run-getter for the side, hitting an unbeaten 38 from 22, including two boundaries and three maximums. Opener Syed Khizar Shah (18, 15b, 2x4s) also chipped in at the top, setting the tone for the chase.

Off-spinner Naveed Malik and right-arm pacer Faizan Saleem were the only two wicket-takers for AJK, returning a wicket each.

Earlier, Islamabad bowled out AJK for just 99 in 28.5 overs. Usman Maroof, who hit 24 from 40 including a six, was the highest scorer for the side. Basit Ali’s 17 from 23, including a four, was the second-best score of the innings.

Left-arm spinner Shayan Sheikh and off-spinner Arsal Sheikh accounted for three wickets apiece. Pacer Musa Khan also took two wickets as the AJK batters were restricted to a below-par total.

Abbottabad v Hyderabad at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad

Rizwan Mehmood’s century (109, 97b, 9x4s, 5x6s) allowed Hyderabad to score 269-9 in the allotted 45 overs after they were put to bat first by Abbottabad. Opener Sher Afzal, hitting 47 from 46 including nine boundaries, set the foundation for the innings. Rao Sajid Ali (32, 35b, 1x4, 2x6s) also contributed with the bat.

Aqib Khan claimed three wickets and was the pick of the bowlers. Khalid Usman, Ahmed Khan, Abdul Rehman, Mohammad Ibraheem and Mansoor Ali returned with a wicket each.

Earlier, Islamabad bowled out AJK for just 99 in 28.5 overs. Usman Maroof, who hit 24 from 40 including a six, was the highest scorer for the side. Basit Ali’s 17 from 23, including a four, was the second-best score of the innings.

Left-arm spinner Shayan Sheikh and off-spinner Arsal Sheikh accounted for three wickets apiece. Pacer Musa Khan also took two wickets as the AJK batters were restricted to a below-par total.

Abbottabad v Hyderabad at Bohranwali Ground, Faisalabad

Rizwan Mehmood’s century (109, 97b, 9x4s, 5x6s) allowed Hyderabad to score 269-9 in the allotted 45 overs after they were put to bat first by Abbottabad. Opener Sher Afzal, hitting 47 from 46 including nine boundaries, set the foundation for the innings. Rao Sajid Ali (32, 35b, 1x4, 2x6s) also contributed with the bat.

Aqib Khan claimed three wickets and was the pick of the bowlers. Khalid Usman, Ahmed Khan, Abdul Rehman, Mohammad Ibraheem and Mansoor Ali returned with a wicket each.

In reply, Abbottabad were bowled out for 255 in the last over. Chasing 270, Abbottabad opener Anees Azam’s half-century (51, 58b, 6x4s) gave the side a solid platform. However, a frequent loss of wickets in the middle derailed their chase. A valiant unbeaten half-century by Khalid Usman (73 not out, 55b, 7x4s, 2x6s) went in vain as the side fell 15 runs short of the target. Khayam Khan (39, 49b, 3x4s, 1x6) was the other contributor in the lower-order.

Leg-spinner Jawad Ali bagged a five-wicket haul and was the star performer for Hyderabad in the second innings. Right-arm pacer Asim Jutt claimed two wickets while Majid Asghar and Daniyal Hussain Rajput had a wicket each.

Scores in brief:

Islamabad beat AJK by eight wickets

AJK 99 all out, 28.5 overs (Usman Maroof 24, Basit Ali 17; Shayan Sheikh 3-18, Arsal Sheikh 3-20, Musa Khan 2-25, Hassan Nawaz 1-8)

Islamabad 100-2, 10.5 overs (Rohail Nazir 38 not out, Sarmad Bhatti 36 not out; Faizan Saleem 1-22, Naveed Malik 1-27)

Abbottabad beat Hyderabad by 14 runs

Hyderabad 269-9, 45 overs (Rizwan Mehmood 109, Sher Afzal 47, Rao Sajid Ali 32; Aqib Khan 3-59, Khalid Usman 1-28, Ahmed Khan 1-34, Abdul Rehman 1-35, Mohammad Ibraheem 1-36, Mansoor Ali 1-55)

Abbottabad 255 all out, 44.4 overs (Khalid Usman 73 not out, Anees Azam 51, Khayam Khan 39; Jawad Ali 5-31, Asim Jutt 2-69, Majid Asghar 1-41, Daniyal Hussain Rajput 1-59)
 
Not sure what Tahir Hussain pace is but he looks intriguing. Might be around 135k's, has gotten the ball to swing both ways and is pretty tall. Has had a few close chances to get a wicket but a bit unlucky. His run up and action seems a bit like Mohammad Irfan which I don't love but seems intriguing nonetheless. Not many noticeable young bowlers to talk about in this domestic season though.
 
Saim Ayub 36 runs off 24 balls in the early going. Putting away all the bad balls for boundaries and unlike rest of Pakistan team, he actually goes for aerial shots during the powerplay.
 
2nd Semi-final of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24 season :

Toss Update:

Multan won the toss and decided to field first against Karachi Whites.
 
Karachi Whites have scored 138 for the loss of 1 wicket after 19 over against Multan region in the 2nd Semi-final of the Pakistan cup 2023-24.

Saim Ayub is in some form and is playing at 79 runs off 65 balls at the moment.

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Saim Ayub was unlucky to not get to his century in the semi-final today. Zahid Mahmood got his wicket for 95 runs.

Karachi Whites: 184/3 after 30 overs.
 
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Karachi Whites: 241/6 after 41 overs.

They were 200 for 2 but lost the plot somewhere after Saim Ayub and Habibullah's wicket.
 
Brilliant innings from Saim Ayub and a great cameo from Sarfraz.

Karachi should easily defend this total and considering the other finalist is Peshawar, back to back trophies for Sarfraz looks to be extremely likely
 
Multan Region is already struggling against Karachi whites as they are chasing a target of 281 posted by them.

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The score of Multan region is 17/2 after 5.2 overs.
 
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Azam Khan keeping over Sarfaraz; shouldn't our test keeper be keeping?

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Asad T said:
Azam Khan keeping over Sarfaraz; shouldn't our test keeper be keeping?

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It’s a one day

Do Pakistan have plans for Sarfaraz to keep instead of Rizwan? If they did, he would have been in the reserves and not Harris.

You can’t complain about him not keeping when he will be 40 at the next World Cup
 
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Azam Khan keeping over Sarfaraz; shouldn't our test keeper be keeping?

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We should be more focused on his belly. He really needs to lose some calories. Not looking good enough to pass the fitness criteria
 
Things are not looking good at the moment for the Multan region against Karachi Whites in the 2nd semi-final of the Pakistan Cup.

The score is 87/4 after 20 overs.
 
2nd Semi-final - Pakistan Cup 2023-24

Multan 214-9, 40 overs v Karachi Whites 280-10, 44.3 overs
 
Haseebullah is good by our standards. His shot selection is excellent which helps him play long knocks
 
Ahmed216 said:
Haseebullah is good by our standards. His shot selection is excellent which helps him play long knocks
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The pool of talent is excellent in Pakistan. I have noticed it during Quaid e Azam Trophy and this Pakistan Cup.
 
2nd Semi-final - Pakistan Cup 2023-24

Karachi Whites defeat Multan by 43 runs (DLS method).

Saim Ayub starred, hitting 95 while Sohail Khan picked up 4 wickets. Haseebullah made a valiant century for Multan.

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FearlessRoar said:
The pool of talent is excellent in Pakistan. I have noticed it during Quaid e Azam Trophy and this Pakistan Cup.
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Pointless when selections are based on PSL alone. Hope the new selection committee and captain take note unlike the previous regime
 
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Pointless when selections are based on PSL alone. Hope the new selection committee and captain take note unlike the previous regime
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Of course, the selection should be based on Quaid-e-Azam trophy, Hanif Mohammad trophy and Pakistan Cup.
 
Karachi Whites beat Multan by 43 runs (DLS Method) in the 2nd Semi Final of the Pakistan Cup 2023/24.

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These are the highlights of the match.

 
Karachi Whites defeated Multan Region by 43 runs in the second semi-final of the Pakistan Cup. The match ended due to poor light and was decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Multan openers Zain Abbas and Sharjeel Khan fared poorly with Zain being caught out after making six off 13 and Sharjeel being ducked off eight balls.

Left-handed batter Haseebullah however, delivered a powerhouse innings making 106 off 108 deliveries with 12 fours and two sixes and continued to play until the last ball.

Sohaib Maqsood made 32 off 35 before being caught by Sarfaraz Ahmed off the bowling of Nauman Ali in the 15th over. Sharoon Siraj lost his wicket via a run-out at seven off 15. Muhammad Shehzad and Muhammad Imran ended their runs at 26 (31) and 28 (25) respectively.

Sohail Khan registered a four-fer claiming the scalps of Imran, Zahid Mehmood, Faisal Akram and Mohammad Sadaqat while conceding 44 runs. Ghulam Mudassar claimed two wickets and conceded 31 runs. Noman Ali and Asad Shafiq took one wicket each.

Earlier, the partnership between Karachi Whites openers Shan Masood and Saim Ayub had managed to yield a collective score of 106 runs. Shan Masood’s wicket fell earlier in the 15th over and he ended his run at 41 off 38. Saim Ayub became Karachi Whites’ highest run-getter with 95 off 86 deliveries featuring 12 fours and one maximum. He continued to play till the 26th over and lost his wicket to Zahid Mehmood.

Right-handed batter Habibullah managed to pull off 40 off 45 deliveries before losing his wicket to Muhammad Imran. Asad Shafiq registered a dismal performance and was sent to the pavilion after scoring only four runs off eight deliveries.

Danish Aziz managed to make 33 off 42 before being sent back in the 41st over. Sarfaraz Ahmed amassed 28 off 27 deliveries and lost his wicket to Tahir Hussain while Anwar Ali managed 22 off 14 before being bowled by Mohammad Sadaqat.

Multan’s Imran claimed the scalps of Shan Masood, Habibullah and Azam Khan while conceding 58 runs. Faisal Akram and Mohamad Sadaqat claimed two wickets each while Tahir Hussain and Zahid Mehmood bagged one wicket each.

Karachi Whites made 280 runs, losing all their wickets in 44.3 overs setting a match-winning target of 281. They will now take on Peshawar in the final of the Pakistan Cup at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Scores in Brief:

Karachi Whites beat Multan by 43 runs (DLS)

Karachi Whites 280 all out in 44.3 overs (Saim Ayub 95, Shan Masood 41, Habibullah 40; Mohammad Imran 3-58, Mohammad Sadaqat 2-45, Faisal Akram 2-52)

Multan 229-9 in 41 overs (Haseebullah 106 not out, Sohaib Maqsood 32; Sohail Khan 4-44, Ghulam Mudassar 2-31)
 
Just watched the highligts. Saim and Haseebullah outscoring the senior players. If you compare the two innings of the yougsters, I was more impressed by Haseebullah's innings. He gave the opppsition no chances and you could hear that he hits the ball extremely hard. Saim played beautifully also, but his style of batting always keeps the fileding side interested, a few half-chances could have yielded a wicket.

Haseebullah, at only 20, he has 7 List A centuries. That is quite impressive.
 
Not much coverage/interest in these performers - real pity

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Rizwan Mehmood is the one to look out for. Went a bit under the radar during the last under 19 World Cup due to the fact that the management favoured Irfan Niazi over him. Came from the same batch of Qasim Akram and Haider Ali. He seems to have a very good game against spin, from what I’ve heard. Seems well built too.
 
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Rizwan Mehmood is the one to look out for. Went a bit under the radar during the last under 19 World Cup due to the fact that the management favoured Irfan Niazi over him. Came from the same batch of Qasim Akram and Haider Ali. He seems to have a very good game against spin, from what I’ve heard. Seems well built too.
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What was his sr in this tournament?
 
Ahmad i said:
But his selection depends on him getting picked by a PSL franchise. So fingers crossed.
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Let’s see what he does in the T20 national cup. We will get an idea of what he’s all about
 
Ahmad i said:
They probably won’t broadcast it 🤡
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It’s usually available to watch on the PCB YouTube channel. I’m sure they will, or they should. It’s an important tournament, the prelude to PSL…and then hopefully the Pakistan squad for T20i World Cup
 
Rana said:
It’s usually available to watch on the PCB YouTube channel. I’m sure they will, or they should. It’s an important tournament, the prelude to PSL…and then hopefully the Pakistan squad for T20i World Cup
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They will probably broadcast the super 8 stage of the tournament. But the national one day cup is ending on 19th and the t20 (16 team event) starts from 20th. The 16 team event in which Hyderabad will take part will be held in Karachi. I don’t how PCB will move their camera crew and the whole setup within a day’s time.
 
The final of the Pakistan Cup will be played tomorrow between Peshawar and Karachi. It should make for a fiery contest. Some notable players from each side:

Peshawar: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas

Karachi: Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Asad Shafiq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan, Noman Ali, Sohail Khan

One of the most interesting matchups will be Abbas Afridi vs Saim Ayub. Two potential starts for Pakistan.
 
IAJ said:
Just watched the highligts. Saim and Haseebullah outscoring the senior players. If you compare the two innings of the yougsters, I was more impressed by Haseebullah's innings. He gave the opppsition no chances and you could hear that he hits the ball extremely hard. Saim played beautifully also, but his style of batting always keeps the fileding side interested, a few half-chances could have yielded a wicket.

Haseebullah, at only 20, he has 7 List A centuries. That is quite impressive.
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I think both need to put some muscle.
 
Rana said:
It’s usually available to watch on the PCB YouTube channel. I’m sure they will, or they should. It’s an important tournament, the prelude to PSL…and then hopefully the Pakistan squad for T20i World Cup
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Even if he does perform in psl ans national cup very unlikely he will be picked for pakistan yet.
 
Karachi Whites captain Sarfaraz Ahmed speaks ahead of the Final of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24 against Peshawar:

"MashaAllah, the preparations are excellent. Throughout the tournament, the team has played well, and all the boys have fulfilled their roles admirably. InshaAllah, I believe we will perform well as a team in the final.

The mindset is that every team participating in this tournament targets reaching the final and winning it. We, too, will strive because Allah has guided our team to the final, and we aim to win by playing good cricket.

The Peshawar team has performed well throughout the tournament, and we also faced each other in the league match. They have a very strong team with excellent balance. As mentioned before, the two best teams are competing in the final of the Pakistan Cup. I hope people will witness a display of good cricket, and the team that plays well will emerge victorious."
 
Peshawar captain Sahibzada Farhan speaks ahead of the Final of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24 against Karachi Whites.

"Obviously, everyone is preparing well. Especially, we also got a rest of 2 days in between this. MashaAllah, all boys have done their training and also did gym. And today, we did a practice session. MashaAllah, preparations are well. If you see, we have young lads. Means now Ifti bhai and Haris have come, now two senior boys have come. The rest of us are young, and the new talented boys who performed in grade 2, they are playing. So because of this, our trust is in our boys. And InshaAllah, we will win this Final.

Both teams are good. InshaAllah, whichever team will perform well, InshaAllah victory will belong to that team."
 
Peshawar and Karachi Whites set their eyes on Pakistan Cup 2023-24 title

Peshawar and Karachi Whites will face off in the final of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24, to be played on 19 November at Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi. The toss will take place at 0900 PKT and the first ball will be bowled at 0930 PKT. The game will be broadcast on PTV Network and live-streamed on ARY ZAP for Pakistan audiences while it will be streamed on PCB’s YouTube channel in overseas territories.

Ahead of the semi-finals, Peshawar reigned supreme at the standings table with 11 points while Karachi Whites and Multan, both with 9 points each, were second and third respectively owing to difference in NRR. FATA with 8 points was the fourth team on the table.

Sahibzada Farhan-led Peshawar secured a berth in the final after they defeated FATA by 44 runs in the first semi-final, on the back of half-centuries by the skipper and Adil Amin. The latter is also the leading run-scorer for the team, getting 279 in seven innings, including four fifties. Abbas Afridi, 23-year-old pacer, has bagged 12 wickets in six matches and is the most successful bowler for his side.

Karachi Whites defeated Multan by 43 runs (DLS) in the second semi-final to join Peshawar in the final. Saim Ayub, the 21-year-old left-handed opening batter, has scored the most runs in the tournament. He has amassed 386 runs in seven innings, including a century and a half-century. His fellow left-handed opener Shan Masood, with 372 from seven innings, is just behind Saim. The 34-year-old also has a century and a half-century.

Experienced pacer Sohail Khan is Karachi Whites’ highest wicket-taker with 10 wickets in six matches. He bowled a triple wicket maiden at a crucial juncture during Karachi Whites’ semi-final victory over Multan. Left-arm spinner Danish Aziz is squarely behind, accounting for nine in seven matches.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, captain of Karachi Whites, while speaking to PCB Digital said: “Our team has played some good cricket in the tournament. All the boys have fulfilled their roles. I am really hopeful that we will continue that and perform well in the final.

“Peshawar is a really good team and have a balanced side. The two top teams of the Pakistan Cup are competing in the final so I think the competition will be fierce and people will get to watch some good cricket. May the best team win.”

Peshawar captain Sahibzada Farhan said: “We had two days of rest before the final so the boys have been training well and we have had a practice session too so we are well-prepared. We have a lot of young boys in the team and now that senior players like Iftikhar Ahmed have joined, our team is well-balanced.

“We trust our boys and back ourselves to do well in the final. Both the teams playing the final are good teams, whoever does better on the day will win.”

Source: PCB

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While I love Saim Ayub, I’d like to see a hundred from Habibullah. It would mean so much more to see another talented player graduating from under 19 cricket into the senior side.
 
BouncerGuy said:
We should be more focused on his belly. He really needs to lose some calories. Not looking good enough to pass the fitness criteria
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Yep can't look like this and ask to be selected. Sorry. We need to maintain fitness standards. As it is, our fitness levels have dropped.
 
The final is scheduled the same day as WC final. Does PCB do this nonsense on purpose or something to make sure as few people watch it as possible. I guess if no one is playing attention to their ridiculous squads and selections, they can avoid criticism as a result.

Just a really poor tournament from start to finish. Very few matches to begin with + 45 overs + poor broadcast + poor pitches + poor squads. Disappointing stuff as usual from PCB.
 
Pakistan Cup 2023-24 final

Toss:
Peshawar won the toss and decided to field first against Karachi Whites.
 
Saim Ayub departs early for just 11 runs. Could not do much today in the all-important Final clash.
 
Pakistan cup final >>> World Cup final

We would not be seeing extra ordinary talent like Shan Masood and Sarfraz Ahmed in the World Cup Final

Really enjoying the Pakistan Cup final and eternally grateful that I am alive to witness the talent that is Shan Masood and Sarfraz Ahmed
 
After 13 overs, Karachi Whites have scored 38 runs for the loss of 3 wickets as Asad Shafiq has departed as well.
 
I don't exactly know the reason for Shan Masood's absence from today's match. Why is he not playing in the final?
 
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