Pakistan National T20 Cup 2023-24: Tournament Thread

[FearlessRoar]

Lovely batting by Afaq so far

Abbottabad's Afaq Ahmed has scored brilliant 61 off 48 against Peshawar.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rawalpindi beat Lahore Whites by five wickets at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Lahore Whites 146-6, 20 overs
(Muhammad Akhlaq 37, Saad Nasim 33 not out, Ahmed Shehzad 27; Zaman Khan 3-23, Jahandad Khan 2-27, Mubasir Khan 1-5)

Rawalpindi 147-5, 19.1 overs (Yasir Khan 33, Umar Amin 25, Mohammad Nawaz 22 not out; Saad Khan 2-17, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 1-16, Mohammad Irfan 1-32, Mohammad Naveed 1-34)

Player of the match – Jahandad Khan (Rawalpindi)

Lahore Blues beat FATA by eight runs at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi

Lahore Blues 153-4, 20 overs (Hussain Talat 57, Umar Siddiq 40, Junaid Ali 23 not out; Khushdil Shah 2-31, Asif Ali 1-8)

FATA 145-9, 20 overs (Khushdil Shah 54, Rehan Afridi 35; Nisar Ahmad 3-16, Hunain Shah 2-22, Kashif Bhatti 2-39, Usman Qadir 1-18, Umaid Asif 1-29)

Player of the match – Nisar Ahmad and Hussain Talat (Lahore Blues)

Peshawar beat Abbottabad by 21 runs at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Peshawar 195-4, 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 64, Mohammad Haris 64, Iftikhar Ahmed 28; Shahab Khan 2-37, Fayyaz Khan 1-41, Adil Naz 1-46)

Abbottabad 174-9, 20 overs (Kamran Ghulam 67, Afaq Ahmed 61; Mohammad Abbas Afridi 3-17, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-27, Sajid Khan 1-29, Imran Khan Snr 1-35, Mohammad Imran 1-38)

Player of the match – Sahibzada Farhan (Peshawar)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Peshawar is the favorite to win the National T20 Cup 2023.

 

[PakEngFan]

Never trust the word of some people who think abbottabad top 6 is good.

without any surprise, they advocate for some of the worst/bland white ball batsmen for international cricket as well.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Abbottabad's Afaq Ahmed has scored brilliant 61 off 48 against Peshawar.

Highlights of his innings

 

[FearlessRoar]

After a day’s rest in the AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup 2023-24, the Super Eight stage action returned across three venues in Karachi.

Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Lahore Blues took the honours with triumphs in their respective games. The last match of the day is set to start between Karachi Whites and Sialkot at 2000 PKT. The coin toss will take place at 1930 PKT.

Lahore Whites vs Rawalpindi at UBL Sports Complex

Rawalpindi secured a vital five-wicket win as they chased a target of 147 in 19.1 overs against Lahore Whites. Saad Nasim, Lahore Whites captain, won the toss and elected to bat first earlier in the day. Zaman Khan drew first blood as he dismissed a well-set Muhammad Akhlaq (37, 21b, 7x4s, 1x6). Lahore Blues lost Tayyab Tahir (22, 17b, 3x4s), Ahmed Shehzad (27, 29b, 1x4) and Saad Khan (6, 5b) in consecutive overs as Mubasir Khan and Jahandad Khan kept making inroads. Skipper Saad Nasim’s unbeaten 27-ball 33 laced with one six and two fours made sure Lahore Whites put up a competitive total on the board.

In reply, Rawalpindi openers scored briskly as they plundered 55 runs in 5.2 overs before Zeeshan Malik (21, 17b, 4x4s) had to depart. Lahore Whites then got three quick wickets including that of the in-form opener Yasir Khan (33, 28b, 4x4s). Skipper Umar Amin (25, 25b, 2x4s) joined forces with Mohammad Nawaz (22 not out, 23b, 2x4s) and made sure to take Rawalpindi close to the target. In the end, a timely cameo by Jahandad Khan (17 not out, 6b, 2x4s, 1x6) was crucial in taking Rawalpindi over the line.

Jahandad Khan was declared player of the match for his all-round heroics.

Lahore Blues vs FATA at NBP Sports Complex

At NBP Sports Complex, Lahore Blues put up a valiant effort to defend a total of 153 runs as FATA fell nine short of the target. Lahore Blues won the toss and elected to bat first. Opening batter Umar Siddiq (40, 28b, 5x4s, 2x6s) looked in good touch as he kept churning boundaries while his fellow opener Imran Butt (15, 24b, 1x4) struggled in the middle. Hussain Talat (57 not out, 36b, 2x4s, 1x6) led Lahore Blues from the front as he smashed an unbeaten fifty. Wicketkeeper-batter Junaid Ali’s (23, 15b, 3x4s) contribution also helped Lahore Blues post a decent total.

FATA’s pursuit of the chase was jolted by the loss of four wickets by the 50-run mark. Khushdil Shah (54, 42b, 2x4s, 3x6s) and Rehan Afridi (35, 30b, 4x4s) got together and kept FATA in the game. Kashif Bhatti struck at a crucial point in the game to remove both Khushdil and Rehan, which dented FATA’s chances of success. Hunain Shah bagged two wickets in the last over and kept FATA tail-enders at bay from pulling off anything magical.

Hussain Talat and Nisar Ahmed bagged joint player of the match award for their efforts with bat and ball respectively.

Peshawar vs Abbottabad at National Bank Stadium

Peshawar registered yet another magnificent win in the Super Eight stage as they beat Abbottabad by 21 runs. With this triumph, Iftikhar Ahmed-led Peshawar have also secured a semi-final berth. Peshawar openers Sahibzada Farhan (64, 40b, 7x4s, 3x6s) and Israrullah (22, 12b, 3x4s, 1x6), came out all guns blazing. Mohammad Haris (64, 49b, 6x4s, 2x6s), batting at number three, struggled early on but then became the glue for Peshawar’s innings with a fine half-century. Iftikhar Ahmed’s (28, 16b, 1x6, 3x4s) contribution saw the team surge to 195-4 in the allotted 20 overs.

In reply, Abbottabad lost three batters early in the powerplay but then Kamran Ghulam and Afaq Ahmed stitched a 92-run partnership that kept them in the game. Peshawar’s bowling effort was led by Mohammad Abbas Afridi, who bagged three wickets. He was also aided by fellow pacer Mohammad Imran and Iftikhar Ahmed as they kept Abbottabad in check.

Imran Khan Snr took the prized wicket of Kamran Ghulam. Only three Abbottabad batters managed to enter double-figures. Sahibzada Farhan was declared player of the match for his brilliant knock with the bat.

 

[PakEngFan]

Peshawar is the favorite to win the National T20 Cup 2023.

They are miles ahead of all the teams in every aspect.

 

[FearlessRoar]

They are miles ahead of all the teams in every aspect.

Absolutely, batting, bowling, and fielding.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Peshawar is the favorite to win the National T20 Cup 2023.

Peshawar or KPK have always been the side to beat in domestic cricket for past 10-15 years now. No wonder a lot of new aged upcoming stars for Pakistan Cricket have been from that part of the country.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Karachi Whites need 166 runs in 19.2 overs to win from Sialkot , RRR: 8.59

 

[Rana]

Saim Ayub
Ammad Alam
Mohammad Harris
Azam Khan
Omair bin Yousuf

Absolute FIRE top 5

 

[PakEngFan]

Very annoying from Ammad looks good all the time but always throws it away. He definitely has talent but needs to use it. Wouldn't mind him in the t20s squad.

 

[PakEngFan]

Why is khurram still playing he a 40 year old with no future. All he's doing is blocking a youngster development.

 

[JAV12341]

Very annoying from Ammad looks good all the time but always throws it away. He definitely has talent but needs to use it. Wouldn't mind him in the t20s squad.

Yes looks to have all the shots in the book. But always throws away his wicket typical Pakistani batsman. Need to blood him in better than imam ul haq and shafique

 

[PakEngFan]

Yes looks to have all the shots in the book. But always throws away his wicket typical Pakistani batsman. Need to blood him in better than imam ul haq and shafique

He's better than Imam at t20 but Abdullah is equally good. I like Ammad but he only for t20 potentially odis. Doesn't have the technique to succeed at test.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Karachi Whites beat Sialkot by six wickets at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Sialkot 165-9, 20 overs (Shoaib Malik 54, Bilal Asif 22; Sohail Khan 3-34, Aftab Ibrahim 2-20, Danish Aziz 2-22, Anwar Ali 1-22)

Karachi Whites 166-4, 18 overs (Azam Khan 59 not out, Ammad Alam 43; Usman Khalid 2-16, Mohammad Abbas 2-22)

Player of the match – Azam Khan (Karachi Whites)

 

[Rana]

Looks like Karachi are the ones producing the best white ball batsmen

 

[zarak]

Yes looks to have all the shots in the book. But always throws away his wicket typical Pakistani batsman. Need to blood him in better than imam ul haq and shafique

I mean it is t20. Throwing it away is part of the whole thing

 

[Rana]

Never trust the word of some people who think abbottabad top 6 is good.

without any surprise, they advocate for some of the worst/bland white ball batsmen for international cricket as well.

Never trust the word? I am always right

 

[Nasty Naz]

It's shocking and disappointing to see some of the best spinners we are seeing in this tournament are the likes of Qadir, Danish Aziz (laughable) and Ifti. The spin stocks are just so poor.

Any single notable pace all-rounder either?

Most of the runs are being scored by the top order too and there is hardly any notable names in the middle order that have potential. There's Azam Khan but he'll always be one mistake away from fan's ire due to his weight. Qasim Akram has had a pedestrian season which is unfortunate. I still think there is potential in him long-term but he needs to show more, particularly in white ball which is where he should be best suited.

 

[Hassan A]

National T20 Cup Super Eight toss update:

Rawalpindi win the toss and elect to bat first against Peshawar at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Karachi Whites win the toss and decide to field first against FATA at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi

 

[BouncerGuy]

National T20 Cup Super Eight toss update:

Lahore Whites win the toss and decide to field first against Abbottabad at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

 

[FearlessRoar]

Karachi Whites leg spinner Arif Yaqoob picked up 4 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs.

This is his second four-wicket haul of the tournament, he is now the joint-highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps.

 

[FearlessRoar]

A remarkable display of bowling by Mohammad Imran jnr. He has taken 6 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs

His effort helped Peshawar bowl Rawalpindi out for just 107, He is now the joint-highest wicket-taker in the National T20 with 18 wickets.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Abbottabad's Sajjad Ali scored 90(51) against Lahore Whites. His innings includes 6 sixes and 8 fours.

 

[Rana]

So much moaning about spreading the teams

Abbotabad rack 200. They batted really well last night as well. Thank God these boys are getting a chance to showcase their talent with the bat. They were nowhere to be seen in the 6 team format.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Kamran Ghulam and Sajjad Ali are consistently performing for Abbottabad in this season of National T20 Cup 2023

 

[Rana]

Where was Ammad Alam, Sajid Ali, Afaq in the 6 team tournament?

Where were the 3 young, well built pacers of Lahore whites in the 6 team tournament?

 

[FearlessRoar]

FATA vs Karachi Whites

FATA 139/8

Karachi Whites 142/2

Karachi Whites won by 8 wickets (6 balls left)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rawalpindi vs Peshawar

Rawalpindi 107 all out (19 overs)

Peshawar 109/3 (13.2 overs)

Peshawar won by 7 wickets (40 balls left)

 

[Rana]

There is no way whatsoever Shahzad deserves to be picked for the national side over Sahibzada Farhan

It would be an absolute travesty if this happens

 

[Rana]

Shahzad even now, in the form of his life at this level isn’t a better option to open the batting over Babar and Rizwan….

That says a lot

 

[Rana]

Saad Naseem showing he is a good player of spin

 

[Rana]

Poor coverage today

Too many times the streaming went and now sound quality issues

 

[PakEngFan]

How on earth some of these players have been selected. This Lahore middle order won't even get into Cambodia reserves.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Shahab Khan bowled well for Abbottabad his bowling figures are 4/33.

This is the 2nd time he has taken 4+ wickets in an innings in this National T20 Cup 2023.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Peshawar beat Rawalpindi by 7 wickets at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi
Rawalpindi 107 all out, 19 overs (Umar Amin 31, Mohammad Raza-ul-Mustafa 20, Mehran Mumtaz 13; Mohammad Imran 6-16, Niaz Khan 2-34, Iftikhar Ahmed 1-15, Mohammad Ilyas 1-23)

Peshawar 109-3, 13.2 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 47, Iftikhar Ahmed 30 not out, Nabi Gul 17 not out; Mohammad Nawaz 2-31, Mehran Mumtaz 1-28)

Player of the match – Mohammad Imran (Peshawar)

Karachi Whites beat FATA by 8 wickets at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi

FATA 139-8, 20 overs (Kashif Noor 32, Maaz Khan 28, Samiullah Jnr 26; Arif Yaqoob 4-25, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-22, Asad Shafiq 1-6)

Karachi Whites 142-2, 19 overs Ammad Alam 53, Khurram Manzoor 49, Azam Khan 23 not out; Shahid Aziz 1-16, Sameen Gul 1-39)

Player of the match – Arif Yaqoob (Karachi Whites)

Abbottabad beat Lahore Whites by 22 runs at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Abbottabad 206-6, 20 overs (Sajjad Ali Jnr 90, Kamran Ghulam 87; Mohammad Amir Khan 4-35, Muneeb Wasif 1-25, Mohammad Naveed 1-36)

Lahore Whites 183-8, 20 overs
(Mohammad Faiq 63, Saad Nasim 57; Shahab Khan 4-33, Adil Naz 2-23, Fayyaz Khan 2-47)

Player of the match – Sajjad Ali Jnr (Abbottabad)

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Matches Summary

The penultimate day of Super Eight stage of AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup 2023-24 saw usual Peshawar dominance whereas Karachi Whites and Abbottabad also had good outings in their respective games.

Lahore Blues and Sialkot will lock horns in the fourth match of the day at 2000 PKT. The coin toss will take place at 1930 PKT.

Peshawar vs Rawalpindi at UBL Sports Complex

Rawalpindi batters struggled against Peshawar at UBL Sports Complex as they collapsed to 107 all out in 19 overs. Rawalpindi had won the toss and were reduced to 42-5 after electing to bat first. Umar Amin (31, 33b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Mohammad Raza-ul-Mustafa’s (20, 27b, 2x4s) scratchy innings along with Mehran Mumtaz’s (13, 8b, 1x4, 1x6) contribution helped Rawalpindi go past 100-run mark.

Peshawar pacer Mohammad Imran registered his career-best T20 bowling figures as he picked up six wickets in his four overs giving away just 16 runs.

In reply, Peshawar made little fuss in chasing down Rawalpindi’s paltry total. Sahibzada Farhan (47, 23b, 4x4s, 4x6s) continued his red-hot form while Iftikhar Ahmed contributed with an unbeaten 30 off 24 balls comprising of two boundaries and a solitary maximum. Mohammad Nawaz bagged two wickets while Mehran Mumtaz picked one wicket.

Mohammad Imran was declared player of the match for producing the best spell of the tournament.

Karachi Whites vs FATA at NBP Sports Complex

Karachi Whites had a productive day out in the field as they racked up their second successive win. Karachi Whites chased the target of 140 set by FATA with eight wickets in the bag and seven balls to spare. After being asked to bat first, FATA lost their opening batter Mohammad Naeem Snr for a duck. Karachi Whites leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob struck four times in the middle overs that left FATA struggling.

Skipper Khushdil Shah only contributed 13 runs as he was dismissed by his counterpart Asad Shafiq. Maaz Khan’s (28, 17b, 5x4s) late burst helped FATA post 139-8.

Karachi Whites openers, Khurram Manzoor (49, 52b, 6x4s) and Ammad Alam (53, 42b, 5x4s, 2x6s), stitched a solid partnership of 105 runs. Azam Khan (23 not out, 13b, 2x4s, 2x6s) and Omair Bin Yousuf (14 not out, 7b, 1x4, 1x6) took Karachi Whites over the line. Arif Yaqoob was named player of the match for his brilliant spell of four wickets.

Lahore Whites vs Abbottabad at National Bank Stadium

Abbottabad strengthened their semi-final qualification chances by securing their fourth win in the Super Eight Stage as they beat Lahore Whites by 22 runs. Lahore Whites won the toss and asked Abbottabad to bat first. Despite Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal for a golden duck duck, Sajjad Ali Jnr (90, 51b, 8x4s, 6x6s) joined forces with Kamran Ghulam (7x4s, 6x6s) to produce a mammoth partnership of 166 runs. Abbottabad posted a huge total of 205-8 in their allotted 20 overs.

In reply, Lahore Whites suffered two early losses as Ahmed Shehzad (1, 3b) and Tayyab Tahir (2, 4b) failed to get out of the blocks. Opening batter, Mohammad Faiq (63, 35b, 12x4s) and skipper Saad Nasim (57, 37b, 4x4s, 4x6s) put up a partnership of 94 runs that kept Lahore Whites in the game for some time. Shahab Khan then wreaked havoc with four wickets that broke the back of Lahore Whites’ batting. They lost their last eight wickets for just 63 runs. Sajjad Ali Jnr was awarded player of the match for his brilliant knock of 90 runs.

Scores in brief:

Peshawar beat Rawalpindi by 7 wickets at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi
Rawalpindi 107 all out, 19 overs (Umar Amin 31, Mohammad Raza-ul-Mustafa 20, Mehran Mumtaz 13; Mohammad Imran 6-16, Niaz Khan 2-34, Iftikhar Ahmed 1-15, Mohammad Ilyas 1-23)

Peshawar 109-3, 13.2 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 47, Iftikhar Ahmed 30 not out, Nabi Gul 17 not out; Mohammad Nawaz 2-31, Mehran Mumtaz 1-28)

Player of the match – Mohammad Imran (Peshawar)

Karachi Whites beat FATA by 8 wickets at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi
FATA 139-8, 20 overs (Kashif Noor 32, Maaz Khan 28, Samiullah Jnr 26; Arif Yaqoob 4-25, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-22, Asad Shafiq 1-6)

Karachi Whites 142-2, 19 overs Ammad Alam 53, Khurram Manzoor 49, Azam Khan 23 not out; Shahid Aziz 1-16, Sameen Gul 1-39)

Abbottabad beat Lahore Whites by 22 runs at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Abbottabad 206-6, 20 overs (Sajjad Ali Jnr 90, Kamran Ghulam 87; Mohammad Amir Khan 4-35, Muneeb Wasif 1-25, Mohammad Naveed 1-36)

Lahore Whites 183-8, 20 overs (Mohammad Faiq 63, Saad Nasim 57; Shahab Khan 4-33, Adil Naz 2-23, Fayyaz Khan 2-47)

Player of the match – Sajjad Ali Jnr (Abbottabad)

Player of the match – Arif Yaqoob (Karachi Whites)

 

[RidiculousMan]

Faiq Butt is another talent found.

 

[pakdude]

Hurraira scored 86* (55) as Sialkot beat Lahore-B by 7 wickets.

Good to see his innings. The kid has had a rough season after stellar numbers in his first 2 seasons. Good to see a player figuring out his game.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Latest Points Table of National T20 tournament.

 

[ataullah]

Karachi Whites leg spinner Arif Yaqoob picked up 4 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs.

This is his second four-wicket haul of the tournament, he is now the joint-highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps.

Looks a decent bowler. His lines are better than Shadab and usman qadir. Even usama mir. They should work on him

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Round six of the Super Eight Stage of the AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup 2023-24 finished with Sialkot beating Lahore Blues by seven wickets. Sialkot chased the target of 150 in the last over of their innings. With this consolation win for Sialkot, the four semi-finalists have also been locked. Lahore Blues had slim chances of qualifying but their loss means that the top four teams are Peshawar, Abbottabad, Karachi Whites and Rawalpindi.

Earlier, Lahore Blues won the toss and elected to bat first. Umar Siddiq (27, 17b, 4x4s) and Imran Butt (30, 19b, 5x4s) put up a 56-run opening partnership. In the next two overs Sialkot lost three quick wickets. Qasim Akram, batting at number 5, kept the Lahore Blues innings together with an unbeaten 53 comprising of six boundaries and one maximum.

Sialkot’s gritty bowling effort restricted Lahore Blues to 149-8 in the allotted 20 overs. Shoaib Malik and Usman Khalid picked up two wickets apiece.

In pursuit, Sialkot lost Ashir Mehmood in the third over. Mohammad Huraira (86 not out, 55b, 9x4s, 3x6s) on one end continued with his audacious strokeplay as he stitched a partnership of 50 runs with Momin Waqar (25, 20b, 4x4s) and then a 39-run partnership with Shoaib Malik (10, 17b). Mohammad Waleed also contributed with an unbeaten 16-ball 19.

Lahore Blues bowlers only struck thrice as Umaid Asif, Nisar Ahmad and Kashif Bhatti bagged a wicket each. Mohammad Huraira was declared player of the match for his excellent knock.

Scores in brief:

Sialkot beat Lahore Blues by seven wickets at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Lahore Blues 149-8, 20 overs (Qasim Akram 53 not out, Imran Butt 30, Umar Siddiq 27; Shoaib Malik 2-19, Usman Khalid 2-25, Bilal Asif 1-13, Shakib Ali 1-22, Mohammad Abbas 1-36)

Sialkot 151-3, 19.1 overs (Mohammad Huraira 86 not out, Momin Waqar 25, Mohammad Waleed 19 not out; Umaid Asif 1-24, Kashif Bhatti 1-26, Nisar Ahmad 1-37)

Player of the match – Mohammad Huraira (Sialkot)

 

[PakEngFan]

Faiq Butt is another talent found.

He's not even decent for domestics. The word talent is overused. Just because someone scores some runs or takes wicket doesn't mean he has talent.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Huraira and Ammad Alam have been the emerging talents that came out strong in this tournament. They can be invested in and we have good batters for the future.

 

[MenInG]

National T20 Cup Super Eight toss update:

Lahore Whites win the toss and elect to bat first against Sialkot at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Abbottabad win the toss and decide to field first against Lahore Blues at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi

 

[zarak]

Huraira and Ammad Alam have been the emerging talents that came out strong in this tournament. They can be invested in and we have good batters for the future.

Yes agreed, they look a class above the rest. Did you notice any bowlers.

 

[Rana]

Huraira and Ammad Alam have been the emerging talents that came out strong in this tournament. They can be invested in and we have good batters for the future.

Ammad Alam has unreal bat-speed

 

[Rana]

Ammad Alam is the Shaheen Parwaz brand

Hurraira is not

 

[BouncerGuy]

Yes agreed, they look a class above the rest. Did you notice any bowlers.

Mohammad Imran, left-arm pacer has been fantastic in this tournament. Nisar Ahmed is another one to mention. Arif Yaqoob is also doing very well.

 

[BouncerGuy]

National T20 Cup Super Eight toss update:

Peshawar won the toss and decided to field first against FATA at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

 

[Fenrir]

Huraira and Ammad Alam have been the emerging talents that came out strong in this tournament. They can be invested in and we have good batters for the future.

You need a strong lobby to get selected.There have been many cases where talented players were ignored.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lahore Whites Opening Batter Mohammad Faiq has scored century 110(60) against Sialkot in National T20 Cup 2023. It helped Lahore Whites to set a total of 189/2

 

[FearlessRoar]

Abbottabad's stylish wicketkeeper batter Sajjad Ali scored another fifty today. He has scored 60(41) against Lahore Blues.

He deserves a chance in PSL 9

 

[Omer2002]

Lahore Whites Opening Batter Mohammad Faiq has scored century 110(60) against Sialkot in National T20 Cup 2023. It helped Lahore Whites to set a total of 189/2

How silly were Lahore..they get knocked out give a kid chance he scored 50 not out yesterday looked good and today century not out

 

[Rana]

Sahibzada Farhan wrecking bowling figures of each bowler in the powerplay

 

[FearlessRoar]

Abbottabad beat Lahore Blues by 3 wickets.

Lahore Blues: 171-6 (20 ov)
Abbottabad: 174-7 (19.5 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lahore Whites beat Sialkot by 30 runs.

Lahore Whites: 189-2 (20 ov)
Sialkot: 159-10 (18.2 ov)

 

[RidiculousMan]

Ammad Alam has unreal bat-speed

He has that killer instinct in him as well that you see in some of Indian batters.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The pool of batters in Pakistan is strong now. We are witnessing good-quality batters emerging from Pakistan's domestic scene. The main issue now lies with spinners.

 

[Rana]

Excellent match today. FATA messed it up, they should have won had they fielded slightly better

 

[JAV12341]

This Ammer Azmat guy looks a quality batsmen. Plays proper strokes and has a range of them. Deserves another chance in the PSL. Can be a good back up player in the Pakistan middle order as he plays spin well.

 

[Rana]

What did Shahzad do today? Go missing as usual against a proper team?

 

[JAV12341]

What did Shahzad do today? Go missing as usual against a proper team?

He’s finished like Umar akmal needs to retire. The other guy that opened with him looks a proper player. And I’ve seen some good batting talent coming though especially openers

 

[zarak]

Mohammad Imran, left-arm pacer has been fantastic in this tournament. Nisar Ahmed is another one to mention. Arif Yaqoob is also doing very well.

I liked nisar. Looked decently quick with good height. Also liked Mohammad Amir Khan, he seems workable and has good energy behind the bowl.

 

[RidiculousMan]

The pool of batters in Pakistan is strong now. We are witnessing good-quality batters emerging from Pakistan's domestic scene. The main issue now lies with spinners.

I think we also lack a little in pace battery as well. Or maybe it is just t20 batters overshadowing the pacers this time around

 

[RidiculousMan]

He’s finished like Umar akmal needs to retire. The other guy that opened with him looks a proper player. And I’ve seen some good batting talent coming though especially openers

Faiq Butt right? He has talent.

All these talented guys should be kept under the radar, connected through with the NCA and let them player another season or two before considering them in Pakistan plans. This is where the NCA role plays in and also the A tours.

 

[Rana]

The pool of batters in Pakistan is strong now. We are witnessing good-quality batters emerging from Pakistan's domestic scene. The main issue now lies with spinners.

Good batters for which format?

Pakistan as a batting nation are behind as a batting unit.

They bat in T20 like the best teams bat in ODI.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Lahore Whites, Abbottabad and Peshawar bagged wins on the last day of Super Eight stage of the AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup 2023-24. Peshawar made it ten out of ten wins after facing a defeat in their first game of the tournament.

The last game of the Super Eight stage is scheduled to take place between Karachi Whites and Rawalpindi with the first ball set to be bowled at 2000 PKT.

Lahore Whites vs Sialkot at UBL Sports Complex

Lahore Whites successfully defended their total of 189-2 as Sialkot were bundled out for 159 in 18.2 overs at UBL Sports Complex. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Lahore Whites batters came out all guns blazing. Opening batter Mohammad Faiq (110 not out, 60b, 16x4s, 2x6s), playing just the second T20 game of his career, smashed his maiden century.

Faiq was supported by Ahmed Shehzad (27, 21b, 3x4s, 1x6) earlier as the pair shared an opening partnership of 75 runs. Imran Dogar (35, 24b, 4x4s, 1x6s) also chipped in with a vital contribution.

Sialkot openers, Ashir Mehmood (27, 14b, 3x4s, 1x6) and Mohammad Huraira (17, 18b, 3x4s), gave a decent start to their team but then Lahore Whites struck thrice to leave the opposition 52-3. Shoaib Malik (64, 33b, 2x4s, 6x6s) was the only Sialkot batter who challenged the Lahore Whites bowlers. Mohammad Irfan took three wickets while all other Lahore Whites bowlers bagged one scalp each.

Mohammad Faiq was declared player of the match for his classy ton.

Abbottabad vs Lahore Blues at NBP Sports Complex

Abbottabad eked out a tight win against Lahore Blues they chased the target of 172 with three wickets in the bag and one ball to spare. Lahore Blues were asked to bat first by Abbottabad and they did well to post a competitive total on board. Imran Butt (5, 7b, 1x4) and Umar Siddiq (17, 11b, 3x4s) departed early. Qasim Akram (40, 33b, 3x4s) and Rizwan Hussain (36, 27b, 4x4s, 1x6) then put on a partnership of 66 runs to steer Lahore Blues out of trouble.

Junaid Ali chipped in with an unbeaten 44 off 24 balls comprising of five boundaries and one six. Debutant Aqib Khan picked up two wickets while Kamran Ghulam bagged the wicket of set batter Rizwan Hussain.

Abbottabad’s chase was anchored by opening batter Sajjad Ali Jnr (60, 41b, 6x4s, 2x6s) and the experienced Kamran (69, 45b, 5x4s, 4x6s), who stitched a second-wicket partnership of 83 runs. Following Kamran’s dismissal in the 18th over, Shahab Khan’s timely cameo of 26 off 10 balls laced with three sixes took the game away from Lahore Blues. Nisar Ahmed took two wickets for Lahore Blues while all other bowlers except Asfand Mehran took one scalp each.

Kamran was awarded player of the match for his all-round contribution.

Peshawar vs FATA at National Bank Stadium

Peshawar beat FATA by six wickets as they hunted down the target of 181 in 19.4 overs. Earlier, Peshawar’s decision to field first looked to backfire as FATA plundered 180 runs losing only three wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Opening batter Samiullah Jnr (10, 11b, 1x4) was removed early on by Mohammad Imran but then the other opener Rehan Afridi launched a counterattack. 31-year old Rehan smashed an unbeaten 90 from 56 balls consisting of eight boundaries and four sixes. Salman Khan Jnr (21 not out, 13b, 1x4, 1x6) also contributed at the end of the innings to take FATA to 180-3.

Peshawar’s chase was highlighted by Sahibzada Farhan’s (74, 40b, 7x4s, 5x6s) belligerent batting right from the start. After Sahibzada was dismissed in the 13th over, Iftikhar Ahmed (45, 29b, 2x4s, 3x6s) took charge of the innings and remained unbeaten to seal the triumph in last over.

Only Khushdil Shah managed two wickets while other bowlers remained wicketless. Sahibzada Farhan was declared player of the match for his brilliant batting.

Scores in brief:

Lahore Whites beat Sialkot by 30 runs at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi
Lahore Whites 189-2, 20 overs (Mohammad Faiq 110 not out, Imran Dogar 35, Ahmed Shehzad 27; Bilal Asif 1-25, Shakib Ali 1-31)

Sialkot 159 all out, 18.2 overs (Shoaib Malik 64, Ashir Mehmood 27, Mohammad Waleed 26, Mohammad Irfan 3-26, Mohamamd Amir Khan 1-17, Ahmed Daniyal 1-27, Mohamamd Rameez Jnr 1-31, Saad Nasim 1-54)

Player of the match – Mohammad Faiq (Lahore Whites)

Abbottabad beat Lahore Blues by three wickets at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi
Lahore Blues 171-6, 20 overs (Junaid Ali 44, Qasim Akram 40 not out, Rizwan Hussain 36; Aqib Khan 2-22, Kamran Ghulam 1-16, Mehrooz Rasheed 1-27, Shahab Khan 1-44)

Abbottabad 174-7, 19.5 overs (Kamran Ghulam 69, Sajjad Ali Jnr 60, Shahab Khan 26 not out; Nisar Ahmad 2-35, Qasim Akram 1-9, Kashif Bhatti 1-28, Usman Qadir 1-31, Ali Shafique 1-41)

Player of the match - Kamran Ghulam (Abbottabad)

Peshawar beat FATA by six wickets at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
FATA 180-3, 20 overs (Rehan Afridi 90 not out, Kashif Noor 32, Salman Khan Jnr 21 not out; Iftikhar Ahmed 1-22, Mohammad Imran 1-33, Mohammad Abbas Afridi 1-42)

Peshawar 185-4, 19.4 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 74, Iftikhar Ahmed 45 not out, Israrullah 25; Khushdil Shah 2-36)

Player of the match – Sahibzada Farhan (Peshawar)

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Karachi Whites win the toss and elect to bat first against Rawalpindi at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

 

[Asad T]

Makes for entertaining viewing

https://x.com/i/web/status/1733170705624416279

 

[Rana]

Who’s picking Haider Ali in the PSL Draft? My guess is:

NO ONE

 

[JAV12341]

Who’s picking Haider Ali in the PSL Draft? My guess is:

NO ONE

Deserves the humiliation. When he was in England playing county cricket he was more interested eating at flashy restaurants and smoking Shisha rather than working hard and learning the basics on how to bat.

Should retire he’s finished

 

[Asad T]

A lot of oldies still dominating that list. But glad to see Mohammad Imran there.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Karachi, 8 December 2023: The Super Eight stage of AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup concluded with Karachi Whites beating Rawalpindi by a whopping margin of 86 runs.

Karachi Whites finished second on the Super Eight stage points table while Rawalpindi finished fourth which means both these teams will lock horns again in the second semi-final at 2000 PKT tomorrow. The first semi-final will be played between table-toppers Peshawar and third ranked Abbottabad at 1500 PKT.

After electing to bat first, Karachi Whites lost their dynamic opening batter, Ammad Alam (8, 7b) early in the fray. Omair Bin Yousuf, batting at No 3, looked in good rhythm as he top-scored with 46 from 39 balls while hitting four boundaries and three sixes. Danish Aziz (43, 26b, 2x4s, 3x6s) and Azam Khan (34 not out, 19b, 2x4s, 3x6s) joined forces in the middle-order and put on a vital partnership of 67 runs that helped Karachi Whites surge to 170-5. Jahandad Khan managed to pick up three wickets.

Rawalpindi’s chase was an absolute train-wreck as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Sohail Khan and Anwar Ali struck with the new ball as both the Rawalpindi opening batters, Yasir Khan (10, 10b, 2x4s) and Nasir Nawaz (5, 15b), returned to the hut.

Skipper Umar Amin and Haider Ali were undone on back-to-back balls by Danish Aziz leaving Rawalpindi 29-4. Mohammad Nawaz was the lone warrior as he battled for his 21-ball 32 hitting two boundaries and two sixes. Leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob chipped in with three wickets, becoming the leading wicket-taker of the tournament.

Rawalpindi were eventually bundled out for a paltry 84 in 14.1 overs. Danish Aziz was declared player of the match for his useful contributions with both bat and ball.

Scores in brief:

Karachi Whites beat Rawalpindi by 86 runs at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Karachi Whites 170-5, 20 overs (Omair Bin Yousuf 46, Danish Aziz 43, Azam Khan 34 not out; Jahandad Khan 3-37, Mohammad Nawaz 1-38, Bilawal Bhatti 1-39)

Rawalpindi 84 all out, 14.1 overs (Mohamamd Nawaz 32, Umair Masood 10, Yasir Khan 10; Arif Yaqoob 3-10, Sohail Khan 3-17, Anwar Ali 2-10, Danish Aziz 2-25)

Player of the match – Danish Aziz (Karachi Whites)

 

[Asad T]

Poor Umar Akmal haha

https://x.com/i/web/status/1733410829637390436

 

[BouncerGuy]

Umer Akmal has become a tail-ender type batter. Needed to be replaced and look what his replacement did. Superb

 

[Rana]

Poor Umar Akmal haha

https://x.com/i/web/status/1733410829637390436

He has the right kind of intent. Needs a bit of work on his technique.

Jungli batsman

 

[Rana]

Honestly speaking, the super 8s have been good

Really happy for Abbottabad to make it to the semis. They can cause an upset and go on to win the tournament

 

[Asad T]

Honestly speaking, the super 8s have been good

Really happy for Abbottabad to make it to the semis. They can cause an upset and go on to win the tournament

Yeah underdog story is always good, but that being said, Pehawar look unbeatable right now.