[PICTURES] Ramadan Cricket T20 tournaments 2018

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Ali bowls Brighton Paints to big win in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup

KARACHI, May 17 : Muhammad Ali Yousuf captured four wickets to bowl Brighto Paints to a massive 86 runs victory over Rehman Foundation in 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament at on Wednesday night.

Ali Yousuf destroyed Rehman Foundation middle order batting as chasing 163 for victory they crumbled to 76 all out in the 18th over. Ali ended with brilliant figures of four wicket for eight runs in four overs. Abdul Razzaq took two wickets for nine runs at the Lawai Stadium.

Only two Rehman Foundation batsmen reached double figures. Ghanam Dara hoisted three sixes in his 21 and Arsalan Khan made 11.

When Brighto Paints batted, their top-order batting was in full flow. Zeeshan Ali slammed 56 off 40 balls with four sixes and three fours. Opener Zeeshan Nazir blasted seven boundaries and two sixes in his 50 while Bilal Shah blasted a qucikfire 29 after facing just 13 balls and it was studded with three sixes and two boundaries.

Rafay Safdar was pick of Rehman Foundation bowling attack grabbing four wickets for 19 runs in four overs. Ahmed Nadeem claimed two wickets for 23 runs.

Despite Ali Yousuf’s four wickets haul, Zeeshan Ali won the man of the match award for his superb batting display.


Summarized scores:

Brighto Paints 162 all out in 19.3 overs (Zeeshan Ali 56, Usman Nazir 50, Bilal Shah 29, Rafay Safdar 4-19, Ahmed Nadeem 2-23) Rehman Foundation 76 all out in 17.4 overs (Ghanam Dara 21, Arsalan Khan 11, Muhammad Ali Yousuf 4-8, Abdul Razzaq 2-9).



Karachi. Chief Guest Dr.Waqar Chaudhry Vice president Rehman Foundation gevs away jontly man of the match award to Zesshan Ali and Ali yosuf at Lawai cricket stadium on wednesday night.

 

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Playing cricket in ramadan must be hard!

 

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Bilal Helps Britghto SAICA win in AKG T-20 Ramazan Cricket.

KARACHI.Bilal Shah scored entraining 76 runs as Brighto SAICA defeated Sahmeel Associates by 43 runs in the 31st Aga khan Gymkhana Ramazan T20 Cricket tournament opening match here at the AKG Ground on Friday.

Earlier Chairman Aga Khan Gymkhana Mukhi Sultan Ali Kheemani inaugurated the 31st AKG Ramazan Cricket Tournament in a colourful ceremony here at Aga khan Gymkhana Ground on Friday. Also present were AKG senior member finance Al- Amin Turyani cricket convener Mir Afzal Baig, Manager AKG Altaf Asrani , Hamid Ali Khan, Irfan Surani, Syed Imran Ali, and Mohammad Nizam.


Bilal Shah scored 76 runs off 39 in which four went across the ropes and eight over it. Batting first, Brighto SAICA totalled 172 for 9. Rais Butt scored 44 off 28 witness four fours and two sixes M.Naved countributed 21 off 15 witness one four and afford six.

Off spinner Asif Nwaz grabbed 3-34, Mohammad waseem and Akhtar Kiyani took 2 wickets each for 27 and 30 runs.

in responded Shameel Asoociates were all out on138 in 19.4 overs. with M.Sajjad getting the highest 56 off 37 with four fours and three sixes, Zeeshan Jameel made 25 off 21 with one four.

Slow left armer Mohammad Ali Yousuf did the tidy spell and captured three wickets for only 22 runs Iskeeper Sabir Hussain grabbed two wickets for 28 runs and well supprted to Ali.

Later. Ex captain of AKG Sabir Hussan was given man of the match award to Bilal Shah.

Summarized Score.

BRIHTO SAICA. 172-9 in 20 overs.( Bilal Shah 76, Rais Butt 44: Asif Nawaz 3- 34, Mohammad Waseem 2-27, Akhtar Kiyani 2-30). SHAMEEL ASSOCIATES. 138-10. ( M.Sajjad 56, Zeeshan Jameel 25: Mohammad Ali Yousuf 3-22, Sabir Hussain 2- 28).




KARACHI. Chairman Aga Khan Gymkhana Mukhi Sultan Ali Kheemani inaugurates the 31st AKG Ramazan Cricket Tournament here at Aga khan Gymkhana Ground on Friday. AKG senior member finance Al- Amin Turyani cricket convener Mir Afzal Baig, Hamid Ali Khan, Mohammad Nizam also seen .

 

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KARACHI, May 19: Fast emerging international Sahibzada Farhan misses ton by 10 runs but powered State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to a massive 186 runs victory over minnows Rehman Foundation in the 5th edition of Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament at on Friday night.

Farhan, who had shown a lot of promise while representing Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League was caught in the deep for 90 while another international Mukhtar Ahmed made 69.

Opting to bat first SBP piled up 238 for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs against struggling Rehman Foundation bowling.

The opening pair of Farhan and Mukhtar gave their team a flying start of 169 runs in 73 balls as they plundered the bowling. Mukhtar was dismissed for 69 and his 37-ball knock was studded with seven fours and brace of sixes.

Farhan who was in a punishing mood was also caught in deep for 90 trying for his 7th six. He faced 49 ball clubbed eight fours and hoisted half a dozen sixes. Lately Israrullah slammed 29 in 18 deliveries with three fours and one six and Pakistan reject Kamran Akmal smashed two sixes and as many fours in his 11 ball cameo.

Despite hammering of Rehman Foundation bowlers, Rafay Safdar ended with respectable figures 2 for 28 in four overs.
Inexperience Rehman Foundation team in reply was dismissed for mere 79 in the 18th over. Number ten batsman Sohail Afzal top-scored with 25 in 18 balls and hitting three towering sixes. Hasan Sardar was other batsman to reach double figure making ten runs. Spinners Daniyal Rajput took two for 11, Test player Zulfiqar Babar claimed two wickets for 27 runs and pacer Taj Wali got two wickets without conceding a run.

Sahibzada Farhan won the match award of Rs.5000 for his superb batting.

Summarized scores:
SBP 238-5 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 90 , Mukhtar Ahmed 69, Israrullah 29, Kamran Akmal 25, Rafay Safdar 2-28) Rehman Foundation 79 all out in 17.4 overs (Sohail Afzal 21, Hasan Sardar 10, Daniyal Rajput2-11, Taj Wali 0-2, Zulfiqar Babar 2-27).

 

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Sohail shines in Dollar East 2nd win in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup

KARACHI, May 20: Former Champions Dollar East took a step forward for the place in knock out stage of the 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament when they beat Pakistan Customs by 25 runs on Saturday night.

All-rounder Sohail Akhtar starred in their team’s victory with an attacking batting and bowling performance. Sohail smashed four sixes in 33 off 18 balls and grabbed two wickets for 17 runs to take Rs.5000 man of the match award at picturesque Lawai Stadium.

Batting first, Dollar East collected 158 for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs. Rejected Pakistan opener Khurram Manzoor got 29 in 36 balls with two fours and Rameez Aziz lifted two sixes in his 18-ball knock of 26. Faheem Ahmed captured three wickets for 27 runs and Hasan Mahmood got 2 for 25.

Fahad Babar slammed a brilliant 61 off 48 balls with seven sizzling boundaries and one six. But his effort went in vain. Besides Sohail Akhtar’s two wickets, Usman Qadir took two wickets for 24 runs.

In another match, Civil Avitation Authority (CAA) created a stir when they down K.Electric by three wickets.

Opener Muhammad Afzal was architect of his team’s triumph with a hurricane batting display. He banged 58 runs after facing just 24 balls and it included seven hits to the boundary and three over it. Afzal was declared man of the match.

Spinners’ duo of Azam Khan and Ashar Qureshi shared wickets between them as K.Electric was bowled out for 135 with three balls of 20 overs remaining. Salman Ali Agha made 42 in 34 balls with three boundaries and two sixes and Zeeshan Malik struck four boundaries in his 39.

CAA in reply coasted to victory for the loss of seven wickets, scoring 139-7 in 18 overs thanks to Afzal’s aggressive half century. Azam Khan scored an unbeaten 19 in 13 balls with two boundaries and one six. Hassan Khan took three wickets 21 run.

Summarized scores:

Dollar East bt Customs by 25 runs

Dolar East 158-7 in 20 overs (Sohail Akhtar 33, Khurram Manzoor 29, Rameez Azi 26, Faheem Ahmed 3-27m Hasan Mahmood 2-25) Customs 133-7 in 20 overs ( Fahad Babar 61, Saad Khan 16, Hasnain Rizvi 13 not out, Akbar Babar 10, Sohail Akhtar 2-17, Usman Qadir 2-24).

CAA bt K.Electric by three wickets.

KE 135 all out in 19.3 overs (Salman Ali Agha 41, Zeeshan Malik 39, Faraz Ahmed Khan 14, Imtiaz Leghari 13, Azam Khan 3-22, Ashar Qureshi 3-18) CAA 139-7 in 18 overs (Muhammad Afzal 58, Muhammad Taha 21, Azam Khan 19 not out, Fahhadis Bukhari 18, Hassan Khan 3-21, Salman Agha 2-24).

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Playing cricket in ramadan must be hard!

What time are the matches played?

 

[hadi123]

What time are the matches played?

Not too sure myself.

 

[King-Misbah]

Why players like Farhan & Zulfikar Mabad play these tournaments? The MOM reward is 5000 rps; I guess the match fee will be low too so what's the incentive?

 

[Abdullah]

What time are the matches played?

After sunset I reckon

 

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Pakistani international cricketers are in Karachi for the Ramazan Day and Night tournament and the sweltering heat has taken its toll on them.

"There is a difference between the heat of Karachi and Punjab," says fast bowler Muhammad Irfan. "Hence I use wet towels on my body to ensure it does not get too heated."

Umar Akmal takes special care to stick to a diet that helps him stay hydrated throughout the day.

"I try not to eat something too heavy or oily," he said. "I drink plenty of water and eat yoghurt so that my body is not heated up when we play matches."

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/05/karachis-heat-takes-its-toll-on-cricketers/

 

[Raquibul hasan khan]

The stadium looks pretty.can anyone give info about the stadium

 

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Rameez’s powers NBP to stunning win over SNGPL in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup

KARACHI, May 21: International Rameez Raja Junior blasted a superb half century as National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) stunned holders Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) by six wickets in the 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament at Lawai Stadium on Sunday night.

Rameez, who once played Twenty20 Internationals for Pakistan, hit an attacking 42-ball 60 with four cracking boundaries and three sixes as NBP romped home for the loss of four wickets with five balls to spare.

SNGPL captain Muhammad Rizwan – Pakistan discard, won the toss and elect to bat first. They recovered from 97-5 to post a competitive total of 163 for six wickets. Khurram Shahzad made a late recovery with a fighting unbeaten 36 off 20 balls laced with four boundaries and a massive six. Rizwan himself top-scored with a steady 41 after facing 38 deliveries with three fours and a six.

Asif Ali smashed brace of sixes in his 15-ball knock of 21 and Hussain Talat made 18 from 13 balls with three strikes to the ropes.

Former test left arm spinner Abdul Rehman bowled tightly for his two wickets for 16 runs in his four overs.

NBP lost opener Haris Ali for three and Ahsan Ali for 32 that included three fours and one six. But Rameez and Naveed Yasin added 88 runs for the third wicket. Naveed hit four 4s a and two sixes in his 28-ball 41. In the end NBP captain Bilal Asif batting in his customary aggressive fashion banged two sixes in 15 not out in five ball cameo to seal victory.

Rameez Raja won the man of the match for his dazzling knock - to give his team second win in as many matches. Chief Guest former ICC Test umpire Saleem Badar presented the award to Rameez.

In the other match, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) routed Brighto Paints by eight wickets.

Opener Sahibzada Farhan cracked an unbeaten 80 in 52 balls with eight 4s and three sixes following his 90 the other night. Israrullah made 44 not out in 23 balls that was laced three sixes and two fours.
Farhan and Israr shared an unbroken 87 runs stand for easy second win for their team. Sahibzada Farhan won his second consecutive man of the match award.

Earlier, Brighton Paints batting first raised 169 for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs.

Opener Bilal Shah hammered four sixes and two 4s in his 37 off 17 balls and fellow partner Usman Nazeer 36 with five 4s and one six. Lately Raees Butt hammered a brilliant 36 with six boundaries in 21 balls. Leg spinner Zahid Mehmood captured three wickets for 18 runs in economical spell of four wickets.

Summarized scores:
NBP bt SNGPL by six wickets.
SNGPL 163-6 in 20 overs (Muhammad Rizwan 41, Khurram Shehzad 36 not out, Asif Ali 21, Hussain Talat 18, Taimoor Sultan 15, Asad Ali 13, Iftikhar Ahmed 12, Abdul Rehman 2-16, Ghulam Mudassar 2-46) NBP 166-4 in 19.1 overs (Rameez Raja Jr. 60, Naveed Yasin 41, Ahsan Ali 32, Bilal Asif 15 not out, Raza Dar 11 not out, Imran Ali 2-20)

SBP bt Brighto Paints by eight wickets.
Brighto Paints 169-9 in 20 overs (Bilal Shah 37, Usman Nazeer 36, Raees Butt 36, Sabir Hussain 25, Zahid Mehmood 3-18, Mussudiq Ahmed 2-35) SBP 171-2 in 18.3 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 80 not out, Israrullah 44 not out, Mukhtar Ahmed 29, Ali Yousuf 2-19).


KARACHI. Saleem Badar test umpire gives away the Man of the Match to Ramiz Raja jr 60 Rus 42 ball at Lawai Stadium. former first class cricketer Zafar Ahmed also seen in the picture.

 

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Spiner Ilyas four wickets haul guides Tapal CC to victory in AKG cricket.

Karachi— Off Spinner M.Ilyas was on song with a four-wicket haul as Tapal Cricket Club beat Omer Colts in 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana AKG Ramazan Festival T-20 cricket tournament in Group “B” fixture here on Sunday at AKG Ground.

The Off Spiner grabbed four wickets conceding mere 22 runs in four overs to restricted Omer Colts on 111 with loss of 10 wickets in 20 overs after the bating first. Ramiz Raja jr was scored 28 off 22 with two four and afford six, Sheryar Waseem made 24 off 29 with two four.

Off spinner seasoning all-rounder Asad Baig took 2-18, left armers Fawad Khan captured 2-19 and ever green Rashid Hanif took 2- 28.

Tapal CC, in reply, reached the target 112 with loss of 3 wickets in 15.3 overs. Thanked to Asad Baig unbeaten 49 from 44 deliveries ( five fours and two sixes), and one of the sounded batsman Daniyal Ehsan countributed 35 from 29 balls (four fours), they made 60 runs for the Third wicket. Off spinner Sherayar Waseem took 2 wickets for 21 runs.

Ilyas’s outstanding spell won him the man-of-the-match award given by Amin Marchant (Tapal CC) while Asad Baig riceived special cash award (Rs.3000) from also Amin Marchant Aqeel Memon, Aamir Hameed, Mir Afzal Baig, Hamid Ali and Irfan Surani also seen.

Summarized Score.

Tapal CC beat Omer Colts by 7 wickets.

OMER COLTS.111-10 in 20 overs.(Ramiz Raja jr 28,Sherayar Waseem 24, Mirza Farhan 13: M.Ilyas 4-22, Asad Baig 2-18, Fawad Khan 2-19, Rashid Hanif 2-28): TAPAL CC. 112-3.( Asad Baig 49, Daniyal Ehsan 35, Nadeem Javed 15; Sherayar Waseem 2-21).

 

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Umar Akmal takes special care to stick to a diet that helps him stay hydrated throughout the day.

"I try not to eat something too heavy or oily," he said. "I drink plenty of water and eat yoghurt so that my body is not heated up when we play matches."

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/05/karachis-heat-takes-its-toll-on-cricketers/

Drink plenty of water? Won't he gain weight?

 

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Nasir shines as KE surprise Dollar East in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup

KARACHI, May 22: Nasir Nawaz produced a fine all-round show as K. Electric surprise former champions Dollar East by 24 runs in 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament at Lawai Stadium on Monday night.

Talented Nasir hit a swift unbeaten 17 off 10 deliveries with one sixer and a four and took top wickets of Jahandad Khan and Muhammad Sami for 28 runs with his medium pacers to win Rs.5000 man of the match award.

Dollar East captain and ex-Test speedster Muhammad Sami won the toss and put opposition to bat first. But his his decision backfired as K.Electric posted a competitive total of 165 for the loss of five wickets.

Openers Zeeshan Malik and international Nauman Anwar gave their team a flying start of 71 runs. Nauman smashed a delightful 42 off 28 balls with six boundaries and a towering six. Zeeshan emerged as highest scorer with a steady 51 in 47 balls and was studded with six hits to the boundary and one over it.

Salman Agha contributed 22 laced with two fours and one six and wicket-keeper Umair Masood hoisted a six and struck one four in his 13 not out to take his team to a fighting total.

Dollar East in reply was restricted to 144 for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs.

They suffered a shock when rejected Test opener Khurram Manzoor was caught by Zeeshan Malik for 14 off Quetta Gladiators left arm spinner Hassan Khan.

Opener Ejaz Ali Shah made an enterprising 33 off 26 balls three fours and braces of sixes before becoming left arm spinner Faraz Ahmed Khan’s victim. Nabeel Khalid (18) Ramiz Aziz (8) went cheaply to put Dollar East batting under pressure.

Jahandad Khan blasted 12-ball 24 with two sixes and two fours and Mir Afzal hoisted one six and one four. But that was too late. Hassan Khan took two wickets for 18 runs in his four overs. He got good support from Nasir Nawaz and Faraz Khan who also got two wickets apiece.

This was Dollar East first defeat after back to back victories while K.Electric got their first win after losing their opening game.

Summarized scores:

K.Electric 165-5 in 20 overs (Zeeshan Malik 51, Nauman Anar 42, Salman Agha 22, Nasir Nawaz 17 not out, Umair Masood 13 not, Hassan Khan 11, Azam Hussain 2-23, Muhammad Sami 2-29) Dollar East 144-9 in 20 0vers (Ejaz Ali Shah 33, Jahandad Khan 24, Nabeel Khalid 18, Mir Afzal 17 not out, Khurram Manzoor 14, Muhammad Sami 10, Hassan Khan 2-18, Nasir Nawaz 2-28, Faraz Ahmed Khan 2-29).


KARACHI. Zaheer Ahmed Shaikh gives away the Man of the Match to Nasir Nawaz (KE) at Lawai Stadium. Test cricketer Mohammad Sami, Mamger sports Naya Nazimabad Yaseen and Major Riaz Mehmood (KE) also seen in the picture .

Match was ends tie in AKG Ramazan T-20 cricket.

KARACHI. A match played in the 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana T-20 cricket
tournament 2018 at AKG Ground on Monday, in Group "A" fixture Acmi tecnoligies Eng and Zee State played out a highly tense and entertaining tie, as both teams scored 155 runs each in allotted 20 overs.

The highlight of the match was dazzling 31-ball half century from Zee State batsman by Wajih -ul- Hssan. Batting first, Zee State score 155-8 with wajih ul Hassan smashing 67 off 31 balls with the help of four fours and 4 sixes. Besides wajih -ul- Hassan, only M.Zeeshan played well and hit 33 off just 18 balls with three fours. Saif Rasool bagged 2-23 and Daniyal 2-34.

Acmi Tecnoligies Eng, in reply, also scored 155-5 in 20 overs. They required 15 runs in the final over, but they could score 14 and the match ended in a draw and both the teams shared one point apiece.

Taimoor Shahab 39* off 27 balls studded with three fours while Daniyal made 28* off 18 balls with two four and two six. They aded 67 runs for the unbroken 6th wickets partnership, Intisar Ali mad 29 off 35 balls with two four and two sixes, Asim. Nazeer countributed 28 off 22 balls one four and one six. Hamed Raza got two wicket four 43 runs..

Daniyal of ACT Eng was named man of the match given by the Malik Ali Captain of Aga Khan Gymkhana cricket team, Senior Membar Finanace AKG Al- Amin turyani, cricket convener AKG Mir Afzal Baig, Manager AkG Altaf Asrani, Nasir (Zees state) and Zeshan (ACT ) were also present on the occasion.

Summarize Score.

ZEE STATE. 155-8 in 20 overs. (Wajih -ul- Hassan 67, Zeeshan 33, uzair Nasir 15: Saif ullah 2-23, Daniyal 2-34): ACT ENG.155- 5 in 20 over.
(Taimoor Shahab 30*, intisar Ali 29, Daniyal 28*, Asim Naseer 28: Hamed Raza 2-34.).

KARACHI. Captain of Aga Khan Gymkhana cricket team gives away the man of the match award to Daniyal ( ACT) Senior Membar Finanace AKG Al- Amin turyani, cricket convener AKG Mir Afzal Baig, Manager AkG Altaf Asrani, Nasir (Zees state) and Zeshan (ACT ) are also seen in the picture.

 

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Usman ton as Jaffar Brothers shock to holder Doller East in AKG Cricket.


KARACHI: Brilliant Usman Javed become the first batsman to score the first century in the 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana T-20 Ramazan Cricket tournament 2018 after the opener hammered 106 as Jaffer Brothers beat holder Doller East by 18 runs at the AKG Ground on tuesday.

Earlier Usman was the only batsman who scored successive two centuries last year 2017 in 30th AKG Ramazan cricket tournament when he played from Omer CC.

Opting to bat first in the Group ‘A’ tie, Jaffer Brothers rattled up 208-3 Usman Javed plundering fifteen boundaries and brace of sixes during his hurricane 55-ball 106 innings.

another young talented batsman Noor Wali slammed an unbeaten 61 off 32 balls with three fours and four huge sixes, while opener Shazer Hassan contributed a 20-ball 27 with two fours as he and Usman put on 86 for the opening stand.

Holder Doller East showed good fighting spirit in their reply as strong build batsman Jahandad Khan blasted a splendid 26-ball 52 studded with five sixes and one four. Hard hitting batsman Ejaz Ali Shah contributed 48 off 24 balls with nine boundaries and one six while both added 52 runs for the fourth wicket, Rameez Aziz made 23 off 12 balls with three sixes while Discarted Pakistan batsman Umer Akmal could score 16 off 12 balls with two four he and Ejaz put 52 runs for the opening stand.

However, the Holder Doller East ’ valiant effort was enough when they all out on 190- in 19.2 overs.

Later. Usman Javed was the name as man of the match award received from Wali Shah Managing Drirector projector Union. Zaheer Ahmed Shaikh, Al- Amin Turyani, Hamid Ali , Irfan Surani also seen .

Summarised scores:

JAFFER BROTHERS. 208-3 in 20 overs (Usman Javed 106, Noor Wali 61 not out, Shazer Hassan 20; Azam Hussian 2-36, Rameez Aziz1-38); DOLLER EAST. 190- in 19.2 overs.(Jahandad Khan 51, Ejaz Ali SHAH 48, Rameez Aziz 23, Umer Akmal 16:Amjad Manzoor 2-37,Ashiq Ali 2-45).


KARACHI. Wali Shah Managing Drirector projector Union gives away the mam of the match award to Usman Javed, Zaheer Ahmed Shaikh, Al- Amin Turyani, Hamid Ali , Irfan Surani are also seen .

 

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SSGC sails in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup last eight rounds

KARACHI, May 25: Veteran batsman Waqas Haroon scored a fine timely half century as Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) sailed inot the last eight round of 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament with an emphatic six wickets success over Rehman Foundation on Thursday night.


Fancied SSGC chasing a modest 106 runs winning total, lost three top wickets with 25 runs on the board under dazzling lights of Lawai Stadium.

But evergreen Waqas showed his experience under pressure with a delightful match winning knock. Batting smartly, Waqas clubbed half a dozen boundaries and three sixes in his 59 off 46 as SSGC romped home for the loss of four wickets with four overs to spare
Waqas added a match winning 74-run for the fourth wicket with Muzammil Nizam, who made a solid unbeaten 18 in 22 balls without crossing the boundary.

Off-spinner Rana Irfan caused the early damage with two wickets for 13 runs in economical four overs spell.

Earlier Rehman Foundation which was making their first appearance in the event continued their struggle; electing to bat first they were bowled out for 103 with one ball of 20 overs remaining.

Sohail Afzal showed the main resistance with 21 off 16 deliveries laced with two fours and one six. Muhammad Nadeem got 17 with two hits to the ropes.

Spinners Adil Amin and Kashif Bhatti and pace bowler Muhammad Irfan shared two wickets apiece.

SSGC will now meet State Bank of Pakistan in their last league round on Sunday night to decide Group “A” Champions.

Rehman Foundation ended the event with their third successive defeat.

Summarized scores:

Rehman Foundation 103 all out in 19.5 overs (Sohail Afzal 21, Muhammad Nadeem 17, Ahmed Bilal 13, Zahid Jounty 12, Adil Amin 2-1, Muhammad Irfan 2-12, Kashif Bhatti 2-18,) SSGC 106-4 in 16 overs
(Waqas Haroon 59, Muzzamil Nizam 18, Rana Irfan 2-13).



KARACHI. Tariq haroon receives Man of the match award from the Chief Guest Alamghir Shaikh (President Snooker​), ex Joint Secretary KCCA Jameel Ahmed and newly elected Secretary KCCA Zone II Rehan Siddiqi are also seen.

 

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Bilal, Fouz Star as Omer Colts win in AKG Ramazan T-20 Cricket


KARACHI: A brriliant unbroken century partnership for the 6th wicket from Fouz ul Hassan (86*) and Mohammad waqas(35*) while impresive left arm spin bowling from Blial Javed (4-26-5) as Omer Colts defeateded SAICA Brighto by 20 runs in their Group"B" encounter of 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana Ramazan Twenty20 Cricket Tournament here at the AKG Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Omer Colts’s first success in the competition after a the loss vs Tapal CC.

Batting first after winning the toss, Omer Colts posted 182-5 in alloted 20 overs. Fouz Ul Hassan (86* off 42 balls) Fouz, hammered three sixes and eleven boundaries in his whirlwind knock, Mohammad Waqas made (35* off 21 balls) with five fours both added 117 for the unbroken 6th wickets satnd, Gohar Ali scored 19 in 9 balls with four fours.

Slow left armer Mohammad Ali yousuf grabbed three wickets for 24 runs while pacer Mohammad Faizan took 2-40.


due to Bilal Javed clinical bowling performance SAICA Brighto crashing to 183 restricted 162-9 in 20 overs with Raees Butt (59 off 45 balls) with six fours and two sixes, Skipper Sabir Hussaim(48 off 26 balls) with five fours and three sixes and Zeesham Ashraf(23 off 25 balls with four fours

Slow left armer Bilal Javed tormented the rival batsmen by snaring five wickets for just 26 runs
and Haider captured 2-24.



Bilal Javed received Man of the match award from the Chief Guest Chairman Sultan Ali Khimani, Test cricketer Mohammad Rizwan, Cricket Convener AKG Mir AFzal Baig , Memeber tournament Hamir Ali anf Aamir Hameef (Omer colts) were also present .

Summarised Score .

OMER COLTS. 182-5 in 20 overs. ( Fouz ul Hassan 86*, Mohammad Waqas 35* , Gohar Ali 19: Mohammad Ali Yousuf 3-24, Mohammad Faizan 2-40): SAICA BRIGHTOn. 162-9 in 20 overs.( Raees Butt 59, Sabir Hussain 48, Zeeshan Ashraf 23: Bilal Javed 5-26 , Haider 2-24).

 

[Bewal Express]

Playing cricket in ramadan must be hard!

Only if they are fasting.

 

[Shaka81]

Are none of these games televised this year?

 

[MenInG]

Are none of these games televised this year?

Not been advertised properly

 

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All- rounder Ramiz steers holder Doller East to first win.


Karachi—A Brilliant All round display from first class cricker Ramiz Aziz as holder Doller East clinched a 40-run victory over Zee State in the 31st Aga Khan Ramazan T20 Cricket Tournament at the Aga Khan Gymkhana Ground here on friday.
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Doller East first success in the competition after a the loss vs jaffer Brothers in Group “A”, the victory was made possible by Ramiz who first scored a dazziling 20-ball 49* runs with the aid of six hug sixes and to help his team to posted a big total on the board 209-5 in 20 overs.

Opener test cricketer Khurram Manzoor hit six boundaries and one sixe in making a 34-ball 54 runs.Ejaz Ali Shah contributed 41 in 31 ball with 5 fours and 2 sixes both added 83 runs for the opening stand, Jahanda Khan made 20 ball 36 with 2 fours and 3 sixes.

Slow left Armer Roan Khayam claimed 2-26.

In reply, Zee State showed good fighting spirit particularly their opener All-rounder Rao Khayam led the way his team with a splendid 42-ball 87 studded five sixes and nine boundaries. zeeshan Farooq contributed 35 off 25 balls with four boundaries and two sixes.they added 104 for the opening partnership, Yawar Bhsir scored 24 off 14 balls with two sixes an one four.

However, the Zee State’s valiant effort was not enough as the Zees State were restricted to177-9 in 20 overs with Ramiz Aziz claiming thee wickets for 41, Kasif Bhatti and Azam Hussain taking two wickets each for 32 and 39 runs respectively.

Later.Test Fast Bowler Mohammad Sami and Head of soprts Dollere East Zaheer Ahmed Shaikh given away the man of the match award to Ramiz Aziz.Mir Afzal Baig, Irfan Surani and other were also present.

Summarise Score.

DOLLER EAST.209 - 5 in 20 overs.( Khurram Manzoor 54, Ramiz Aziz 49*,Ejaz Ali Shah 41, Jahandad Kkan 36: Roa Khayam 2-26.) : ZEE STATE. 177-9 in 20 ovets.( Roa Khayam 87, Zeeshan Farooq 35, Yawar Bashir 24: Ramiz Aziz 3-41, Kashif Bhatti 2-31, Azam Hussain 2-29.).




KARACHI.Test Fast Bowler Mohammad Sami and Head of sports Dollere East Zaheer Ahmed Shaikh gives away the man of the match award to Ramiz Aziz.Mir Afzal Baig, Irfan Surani and other are also seen.

 

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Omar Associates storms in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup quarters


KARACHI, May 26: The duo of Sami-ur-Rehman and Asif Ali shone with the bat and ball as Omar Associates stormed into the quarterfinals of 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament when they whipped National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) by 40 runs on Friday night.

Opener Sami banged 61 and left arm spinner Asif Ali captured three wickets to play key role in their teams win at Lawai Stadium. They were jointly declared man of the match.

Omar Associated recovered from a shaky start of 57-4 to post a fighting total of 148 for the loss of seven wickets after Saad Naseem won the toss and elected to bat first.

Omar Associates lost Usman Khan, Danish Aziz, Saad Nasem and Khushdil Shah in quick succession. International Bilal Asif made two major blows including the wicket of Saad for a duck.

But Sami batted solidly under pressure and Pakistan discard Anwar Ali provided him good support. They added valuable 42 runs for fifth wicket. Anwar went after making 14.

But Sami anchored his team’s innings well and smashed four towering sixes and two fours in top-scoring 61 off 49 balls. At the fag end Ashiq Ali hit an unbeaten 17 in ten balls to take his close to 150 mark.

Veteran Test left arm spinner Abdur Rehman captured three wickets 21 runs. Bilal Asif and Raza Hasan shared the other four wickets for the bankers.

NBP in reply crashed to 108 at the start of 17th over. Rameez Raja made 29 in 24 balls with two boundaries and one six while Saad Khan hoisted brace of sixes and hit one four in his 26 off 21 balls. In a dramatic collapse NBP lost their last four wickets for mere two runs.

After pacer Muhammad Irfan removed both the openers spinner Asif Ali and Muhammad Nawaz run through their middle order and tail.

Former KCCA President and Member PCB Governing Board Prof. Ejaz Ahmed Farqui was the chief presented the man of the award to Sami-ur-Rehman and Muhammad Asif.

New KCCA President and Quetta Gladiators Franchise Owner Nadeem Omar, Chief Organizer Arif Habib, Samad Habib and other officials present on the occasion.
Summarized scores:

Omar Associates 148-7 in 20 overs (Sami-ur-Rehman 61, Muhammad Nawaz 17 not out, Usman Khan 14, Anwar Ali 14, Khushdil Shah 10, Abdur Rehman 3-21, Bilal Asif 2-15, Raza Hasan 2-26) NBP 108 all out in 16.1 overs (Rameez Raja 29, Saad Khan 26, Owais Rehmani 16, Ahsan Ali 12, Asif Ali 3-17, Muhammad Iran 2-10, Ashiq Ali 2-17).



KARACHI. Ex President KCCA Prof.Ejaz Ahmed Faruqi gives away the the jointly man of the match award to Sami ur Rehman and Asif Ali at Lawai Stadium, President KCCA Nadeem Omer, Chairman Arif Habib group Arif Habib, CEO Samad Habib, Tausif Siddiqui, Azam Khan Alamgir Shaikh are also present.

 

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Usman another ton's as Jaffer Brother reached in last eight

KARACHI: Opener Usman Javed continued his brilliant touch with the bat, clubbing eleven fours and hoisting six sixes in his second consecutive century after facing 63 balls. become the first batsman to score successive centuries in the 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana T-20 Ramazan Cricket tournament as Jaffer Brother reached in the last eight round with second victory in a row when they beat Acmi tecnoligies eng by 54 runs at the AKG Ground on Saturday .


Batting first, Jaffer Brother mustered a healthy total of 215 for the loss of six wickets. Usman Javed smashed 112 in 63 deliveries with nine fours and six sixes, Bshir Ahmed scored 20 off 12 balls with four fours in and added 60-run for the first wicket with Usman after Muhammad Saleem went for 17.

Off spinner Mohammad Arsalan captured 2-39.

Acmi Tecnoligies Eng in teply were restricted 154 for 9 wickets. Saif Rasool blasted two sixes and two boundaries in his fighting 33 off 19, Waheed Murad made 26 in 28 balls with one four and one sixe. waseem Bhatti made 23 off 19 balls with the aid of three fours and a six. But his effort went in vain.


Left arm pace bowler Zia ul Haque grabbed three wickets for 19 runs while Slow left armer Hafiz Shahid captured three wickets for 24 runs.

Later. Mamager AKG Altaf Asrani was given man of the match award to Usman Javed, Cricket convener AKG Mir Afzal Baig, Zia ul Haque, Irfan Surani, Javed Mansoor and other were also present



Summarised scores:

JAFFER BROTJER. 214-6 in 20 overs (Usman Javed 112, Bashir Ahmed 20, Mohammad Saleem 17; Mohammad Arsalan 2-39); ACT ENG. 154-9 in 20 overs.(Saif Rasool 33, Waheef Murad 26, Wasem Bhatti 23: Zia ul Haqe 3-16, Hafiz Shahid 3-29).



KARACHI. Mamager AKG Altaf Asrani gives away the man of the match award to Usman Javed, Cricket convener AKG Mir Afzal Baig, Zia ul Haque, Irfan Surani, Javed Mansoor and other are also seen.

 

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Lal Takes 4-2 as Tapal cc reached in the last eight in AKG event.

KARACHI: Spinner Lal Kumar returned starling figures in taking 4-2 as Tapal Cricket club qualify for quarter-finals of the 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana T-20 Ramazan Cricket Tournament after sealing a crushing nine-wicket win against SAICA Brighto AKG Ground here on Sunday .

Tapal CC, who tasted their third straight success in Group ‘B’,

Lal grabbed five wickets while giving away only two runs in his 2.1-over stint with one maiden as the SAICA Brighto were bowled out for 83 in 16.1 overs. Bilal Shah hoisted one six besides hitting three four in top-score contribution of 22 off 10 balls, Asfand Mehran hit a 28-ball 18 with one four while captain Sabir Hussain with 16 off 12 balls with two sixes and a four were the only three batsman who crossed the double figures and four batsman were out for ducks.

Slow left-armer Fawad Khan and test left armer Abdul Rehman also excelled with the ball shared the bowling honours by picking up five wickets between them. Fawad captured three wickets for 15 runs, while Rehman claimed 2-19..

Tapal CC needed just 9.2 overs to reach their modest target 87 with Nadeem Javed continuing his scintillating form from another event in the city by hammering unbeaten 50 off 28 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes, Hafiz Asad Baig contributed 23 not out off 16 balls with two fours and one six both added 61 runs four the unbroken second wickets, Zaki Malik was out on 13. Saad Ali took 1-15.

Later, chief guest Ex players AKG Zulfiqar Ahmed, presented the man-of-the-match award to Lal Kumar, Test cricketer Abdul Rehman, Amino Marchant (Tapal), Cricket Convener AKG Mir Afzal Baig and mrmber tournament Irfan Surani were also present .

Summarised scores

SAICA BRIGHTO. 83-10 in 16.1 overs ( Bilal Shah 22, Asfand Mehran 18, Sabir Hussain 16; Lal Kumar 4-2, Fawad Khan 31-15, Abdul Rehman 2-19); TAPAL CC 87-1 in 9.2 overs ( Nadeem Javed 50 not out, Hafiz Asad Baig 23 not out, 23 not out), Zakir Malik was out on on 13:.Saad Ali 1-15)

 

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Sajjad Star with dazzing knock of 92 in Shameel CC victory

KARACHI: Opener Sajjad Hashmi dazzled with a knock of 90 as Shameel CC down Omer Colts by narow one wickets in 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana T20 Ramazan Cricket tournament on Monday at AKG Ground.

Despite the loss, in Group "B" Omer Colts secured spot behind Tapal CC to qualify for the last-eight round of the competition with two 2 points on a better run rate.SAICA Brighto and Shameel CC with 2 points out of the event on run rate.

Batting first upon winning the toss in the Group ‘B’ game at the AKG Ground, Omer Colts possted a 158-9 in 20 overs. Iftikhar Ahmed had banged eight four in a 43-ball 63 Gohar Ali contributed 32 off 22 with three fours and one six.


Slow left-armer Ttrio Azam Khan, Ubaid Ibrahim and Hasrat Nawaz captured 2 wickets each for 28, 34 and 35 runs.


Shameel CC had sewn up the match through the grand opening-wicket stand of 121 in 70 balls between Sajjad Hashmi (92 off 43 balls, eight sixes and seven fours) and Bilal Irshad (37 off 28, four boundaries). Shameel CC reaced the target 159 for the loss of 9 wickets in 18. 4 overs.

Spinners Sadaqat grabbed 2-31,Haseeb ur Rehman 2-29 sd Haider Ali 2-34.


Later Sajjad Hashmi was adjudged man-of-the-match award received from the chief guest Hon' Secretary AKG Abdul Khaliq Pasnani, Senoir Member Finanace AKG A-Amin Yuryani and cricket convener Mir Afzal Baig were also present.


Summarised scores:

OMER COLTS. 158-9 in 20 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 63, Gohar Ali 32; Azam Khan 2-28, Ubaid ur Rehman 2-34, Hasrat Nawaz 2-35); SHMEEL CCd. 159-9 in 17.4 overs Sajjad Hashmi 92, Bilal Irshad 37: Sadaqat 3-31, Haseeb ur Rehman 2-29, Haider Ali 2-34.).




KARACHI.Chief guest Abdul Khaliq Pasnani Secretary AKG presents Man of the match award to Sajjad Hasmi (Shameel),Senoir Member Finanace AKG A-Amin Yuryani and cricket convener Mir Afzal Baig also seen.

 

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Ali, Ahmed stars in Soni Associates Triumph.

KARACHI: All-rounder Ali Iqbal excelled with both bat and the ball and superb batting by experience cricketer Ahmed Hussain as Soni Associates beat host Aga Khan Gymkhana by 28 runs in the 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana T-20 Ramazan cricket tournament 2018 at the AKG Ground on Tuesday.

Soni’s first success in the competition after a the loss vs Qasmi CC in Group “C”. , Ail Iqbal , the man-of-thematch, hit 49 while Ahmed Hussain contributed 70 to help Soni Associates put in to bat by Aga Khan Gymkhana and Soni set the big target of 181-6 in allotted 20 overs.

In reply Aga Khan Gymkhana were manged 153 for 8 in 20 overs skipper Mali Ali top scorer with 45 in 32 ball with four fours and two sixes Salim A Raheem made 29 of run a ball with two four and one six.

Off spinner all-Rounder Ali Iqbal claiming two wickets for 19 runs and slow left armer Sheraz taking two wickets for 34 runs.

Earlier Ahmed faced only 37 deliveries in making 70 during his hurricane knock that contained 10 boundaries.and 3 sixes while Sharyar’s 49 came off 28 balls and was adorned with five towering sixes.

Leg spinner Zain Amin captured 3-20 and Kamran Wali 1-39.

Summarised scores:

SONI ASSOCIATES.181-6 in 20 overs (Ahmed Hussain 70, Ali Iqbal 49; Zain Amino 3-20, Kamran Wali 1-39); AGA KHAN GYMKHAN. 153-8 in 20 overs Mali Ali 45, Salim A Rahim 29: Ali Iqbal 2-19, Sheraz Hussain 2-34.).


KARACHI.Chief guest Senoir Member Finanace AKG A-Amin Yuryani gives away the man of the match award to Ali Iqbal cricket convener Mir Afzal Baig and others also seen.

 

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Dazzling Farhan powers SBP in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup last-4


KARACHI, May 31:
Dazzling Sahibzada Farhan smashed a brilliant 79 to power State Bnk of Pakistan (SB) in the last four rounds of 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament with a thrilling five wicket victory over Dollar East on Wednesday night.

Opening batsman Farhan of Islamabad United produced yet another match winning knock under pressure as SBP reached the target with one ball to spare. But Dollar East paid the penalty when Muhammad Sami dropped Farhan for 26 off Sohail Akhtar.

Sahibzada Farhan clubbed nine boundaries and hoisted brace of towering sixes in his 52 ball knock after skipper Kamran Akmal was run out for 14 and international Mukhtar Ahmed went to a brilliant catch by Muhammad Sami off Fawad Khan for 11 as SBP slipped to 51-2.

All-rounder Daniyal Rajput who took two wickets in two balls when Dollar East batted, made a vital 20 off 18 balls to see his team crossing the line.

However Gohar Ali blasted the winning boundary off Sohail Akhtar when SBP needed two runs on the last two balls to seal victory.

Earlier Dollar East batting first, recovered from 86-4 to muster a competative tota of 167-6 in 20 overs due to onslaught from Jahandad Khan and Sohail Akhtar.

Jahandad banged 52 off 35 with four towering boundaries and two fours. Sohail plundered 44 after facing just 19 balls and it was spiced with three sixes and four boundaries. They added 75-run for the fifth wicket in the last six overs.

Khursheed Jamali, Chairman Engro Coal Minning Company was chief guest and presented the man of the match award to Sahibzada Farhan. Chairman Arif Habib Group, Arif Habib and other officials were also present on the occasion.
Summarized scores:

Dollar East 167-6 in 20 overs (Jahandad Khan 52, Sohail Akhtar 44, Ejaz Ali Shah 28, Khurram Manzoor 20, Daniyal Rajput 2-12) SBP 170-5 in 19.5 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 79, Israrullah 27, Daniyal Rajput 20, Kamran Akmal 14, Azam Hussain 2-30).



Karachi. Chief Guest Khursheed Jamali Chairman Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company Limited gives away the Man of the Match award to Shaibzad Farhan(SBP), chairman Arif Habib group Arif Habib, CEO Javedan corporation Samad A Habib also present on the occasion.

 

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Taheed four wicket haul as Agha Steel win in AKG Ramazan cricket.

KARACHI: Slow left armer Tauheed khan a four-wicket haul as Agha Steel overpower host Aga Khan Gymkhana in 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana Ramazan Festival T-20 Cricket Tournament in Group “C” fixture here on thursday at AKG Ground.

Teddy auheed khan grabbed four wickets conceding mere 11 runs in three overs to as Aga Khan Gymkhana were All out in 17.4 overs. Pervez Ali . top scored for the side with 30 off 21 balls Kamran Wali 24 off 30 balls with two fours Tauheed Khan picked four wickets while Imran Ali 2-8 and Hassam Mehmood 2-30,

In reply, Agha Steel reached the target with eight wickets in hand in 10.1 overs. Asad Baig batted well for the side scoring 67 off 35 deliveries with seven fours and four sixes, opening Batsman Ali Sarfaraz contributed 15 run afford ball with two fours both added 56 runs for the opening satand.

Later. Chief Guest test Umpire Riazuudin givin away the Man of the match award to Tauheed Khan, Senior Member Finanace AKG Al- Amin Turyani, Akbal Alam, Mir Afzal Baig, Hamid Ali and Junaid Ghafoor also present.

Saummarise Score.

AGA KHAN GYMKHNA.91-10 in17.4 overs.( Pervez Ali 30, Kamran Wali 24, Hamid Ali 15: Tauheed Khan 4-22, Imran Ali 2-8, Hassan Mehmood 2-32.) : AGHAst STEEL. 95-2 in 10.1 overs. ( Fazal Subhan 67, Ali Sarfaraz 15: Deedar Akbar 1- 18.).


KARACHI. Chief Guest test Umpire Riazuudin gives away the Man of the match award to Tauheed Khan, Senior Member Finanace AKG Al- Amin Turyani, Akbal Alam, Mir Afzal Baig, Hamid Ali and Junaid Ghafoor also present.

 

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Akhtar, Kamran guided Qami CC to reached in last eight.

KARACHI: Opener Akhtar Mohammad and left arm spinner Kamran Hussain guided Qasmi CC’s back-to-back three- wictory in the 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana Ramazan Cricket tournament with a match-winning knock of 77 here on Saturday at AKG Ground.

in Group ‘C’, Qasmi CC beat host Aga Khan Gymkhana by 7 wickets they were win all their three league-round matches and race in the knock out stage as afford Group chaimpion.



Qasmi CC skipper Abidjan Qasmi choose to field first after won the toss, Host Aga Khan Gymkhana failed to cash in fully on the splendid platform provided by opener Parvez Ali (83 off 48 balls, ten fours and three sixes) and Javed Mansoor (41 off 35 balls , two fours and one six), both added 117 in 69 balls for the second wicket as host AKG posted a decent total of 161-9 in 20 overs, Hamid Ali khan scored 19 off 10 ball with one four and one six.

Slow left armer Kamran Hussain grabbed four wicket to give away only 19 rouns in four overs in he took all 4 wickets in his last over with maiden over.


Akhtar rode his luck, having been dropped no less than two times, on 18 and 24 to score 76 off 46 balls with the help three sixes and nine fours. He was adjudged Man of the Match ahead of his teammate Kamran Hussain who picked up four-wicket haul as Qasmi CC reached thier target 165- 3 in 16.5 overs. Asif Siddqi contributed 28 off 27 ball with four fours he and Akhtar added 96 runs for the opening stand, Bilal Irshad made 36 off 26 balls witness two fours and two sixes.

Teenager right leg spinner Kamran Wali took 1-12 and Zain Amin 1- 28 bowled tidy spell.


Summarised scores:

AGA KHAN GYMKHNA. 161-8 in 20 overs (Pervez Ali 83, Javed Mansoor 41, Hamid Ali Khan 19; Kamran Hussan 4-19); QASMI CC 165-3 in 16.5 overs (Akhtar Honammad 77, Bilal Irshad 36 , Asif Siddqi 28; Kamran Wali 1-12, Zain Amin 1-28).



KARACHi. Chief Guest Adeel Virani Hon Secretary Aga Khan youth & sports board southren region gives away the man of the match award to Akhtar Mohammad, Senior Member Finanace AKG Al- Amin Turyani, cricket convener AKG Mirror Afzal Baig Skipper Qasmi CC Abid Qasmi, Irfan Surani and Mohammad Nizam also look on..

 

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Omar Associates breeze in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup final
KARACHI, June 03 : Discarded Pakistan fast bowler Muhammad Irfan Senior took three wickets in a fiery spell as former Champions Omar Associates entered the final of 5th Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament with an emphatic 47-run victory over Sui Sothern Gas Company (SSGC) on Saturday night.


Lanky Irfan snapped up three wickets for 11 runs in 3.2 overs and left arm spinner Muhammad Asif chipped in with three wickets for seven runs as SSGC chasing 145 for victory, were bowled out for 97 in the 17th over at Lawai Cricket Stadium.
Despite reachable target, SSGC batsmen played some poor strokes which brought their downfall after bowlers restricted Omar Associates to comparatively to low total.

Opener Shan Masood was caught in the deep off Muhammad Nawaz for nine while Irfan removed captain Umar Amin (5), hard-hitting Muhammad Ahmed (7) and Adil Amin (16) become Muhammad Asghar’s victim as SSGC slumped to 38-4.
International Aamir Yamin fought the lost battle in the end with an unbeaten 26 off 14 balls with two fours and two towering sixes. Eventually Sui Gas batting crumbled for 97.

Earlier Omar Associates after some hiccups reached 144 for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs thanks to fighting captain’s innings of 41 by Saad Nasim in just 22 balls which was studded with five massive sixes which entertain the large crowd.

Omar Associates and Quetta Gladiators franchise owner Nadeem Omar was looking anxious after his team’s batting. But later his bowlers displayed excellent job with the leather to seal victory for his team.

Omar Associates batting was jolted by left arm spinner Kashif Bhatti after he took the prized scalps of hitters Umar Akmal (16) and Sami-ur-Rehman (6) after they won the toss and elected to bat first.

Former Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, who was chief guest, presented the man of the match award to Muhammad Irfan. President Summit Bank Hussain Lawai and ex-FCCPI Zubair Tufail were also present on the occasion.
Summarized scores:

Omar Associates 144-8 in 20 overs (Saad Nasim 41, Muhammad Nawaz 24, Usman Khan 22, Umar Akmal 16, Danish Aziz 11, Kashif Bhatti 2-15, Muhammad Irfan Jr. 2-17, Zafar Gohar 2-24) SSGC 97 all out in 16.2 overs (Aamir Yamin 26 not out, Adil Amin 16, Maqbool Ahmed 14, Muhammad Irfan Jr.10, Asif Ali 3-7, Muhammad Irfan Sr.3-11, Muhammad Nawaz 2-31).

 

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Nawaz, Usman stars as Omar Associates wins 2nd title in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup

KARACHI, June 05: Riding on the crest waves, Omar Associates won their second title in Naya Nazimabad Ramadan Cup T20 Cricket Tournament when they overcame National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) by 29 runs in the final on Monday night thanks to an excellent show by Usman Khan and Muhammad Nawaz.

Opener Usman smashed a dazzling 71 and Pakistan all-rounder Muhammad Nawaz blasted a rapid 29 and took three main wickets to jointly take the man of the match award at the jam-pack Lawai Cricket Stadium.

Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi were the chief guests distributed the prizes.

Omar Associates Captain Saad Nasim received glittering trophy and cash award of Rs.1200000 from Sindh Govenor while Bilal Asif collected the runners-up trophy and Rs.600000 prize money.

Chief Organizer and Chairman Arif Habib Group, Arif Habib, Chairman Organizing Committee Samad Habib and other officials were also present on the occasion.

Electing to bat first, Omar Associates piled up 201 for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs.

Openers Umar Akmal and Usman Khan gave their team a flying start by blasting 64 in the six overs of power play. Umar slammed five boundaries and brace of sixes in his 46 off 28 to thrill the crowd of nearly 5000.

Omar Associates despite losing three quick wickets in space of six balls for one run reached a match winning total. NBP captain and international Asif Bilal took two wickets in two balls of Umar and Sami-ur-Rehman for golden duck while Captain Saad Nasim Test discard Sohail Tanvir trapped LBW for zero as they slump to 67-3.

Usman however batted brilliantly under pressure and belted half a dozen boundaries and hoisted four sixes in his 71 after facing mere 36 balls to lift his team’s total. In the end Nawaz plundered 26 off 12 with three massive sixes and one four to set a difficult task for their opponents.

NBP in reply was restricted to 172 for the loss of eight wickets in their 20 overs. Opener Ahsan Ali top-scored with 21-ball knock of 42 laced with four fours and three sixes. Raza Dar banged three sixes in his 37 and Bilal Asif hoisted three sixes in his 11-ball cameo of 22.

Left arm spinner Muhammad Nawaz caused the main trouble in bankers batting by grabbing three wickets for 26 runs and pacer Anwar Ali snapped up two wickets for 24 runs.

Bilal Asif (NBP) won the player of the tournament with his all-round play. Sahibzada Farhan and Zafar Gohar both of SSGC were named best batsman and bowler of the tournament and got Rs.25, 000 each.

Summarized scores:

Omar Associates 201-7 in 20 overs (Usman Khan 71, Umar Akmal 46, Muhammad Nawaz, Anwar Ali 26, Khushdil Shah 20, Bilal Asif 2-21, Ghulam Mudassir 2-46, Raza Ali Dar 1-16, Sohail Tanvir 1-31) NBP 172-8 in 20 overs (Ahsan Ali 42, Raza Ali Dar 37, Bilal Asif 22, Naveed Yasin 20, Sohail Tanvir 12, Ramiz Raja 16, Muhammad Nawaz 3-26, Anwar Ali 2-24, Muhammad Irfan 1-21)



KARACHI.Chief Guest Muhammad Zubair Governor Sindh and former captain Shahiid Khan Afridi presents a winner trophy and cash award Rs. 1200,000 to Hafiz sad Naseem captain of omer associates, chairman Arif Habib groupdf Arif Habib, President KCCA Nadeem Omer, CEO Javedan corporation Samad Habib, and others also seen.