President's Trophy (2023-24)

[FearlessRoar]

President’s Trophy is set to begin from 16 December 2023. The first-class tournament will be played till 31 January 2024 across three venues – National Bank Stadium, UBL Sports Complex and SBP Sports Complex – in Karachi.

Seven departmental teams will play one another in a round-robin format. The tournament will comprise 22 games, which will be divided as seven rounds of league-stage matches and a five-day final between the top two teams from 27 to 31 January 2024.

The President’s Trophy marks the return of departmental cricket in the domestic structure, as was devised after the reinstitution of the PCB 2014 Constitution. The last edition of President’s Trophy was held in the 2018-19 domestic season, which was won by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Departmental cricket will provide players an extra earning opportunity, as they will get to participate in additional tournaments following the conclusion of the regions-based domestic tournament cycle, which included the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (Winners: Karachi Whites), Pakistan Cup (Winners: Peshawar) and National T20 Cup (Karachi Whites).

The seven teams participating in the tournament are as follows:

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Pakistan Television (PTV), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Ghani Glass.

The first-round fixtures are listed below:

SNGPL v Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium

PTV v SBP at SBP Sports Complex

WAPDA v KRL at UBL Sports Complex

Nadeem Khan, Director – Domestic Cricket Operations, said: “The return of departmental cricket will benefit all the stakeholders. We are hoping that the President’s Trophy will bring even more depth and competition to our domestic circuit.

“We have added HEC and Ghani Glass to this first-class tournament on a probationary basis. We will closely monitor the performances of these two teams in this edition and make decisions about their involvement in the proceeding season based on their competitiveness at the first-class level.”



Are you happy with the revival of departmental cricket, and which team will you support in the President's Trophy 2023-24?

 

[FearlessRoar]

I am extremely happy about the revival of departmental cricket because it has produced great names for Pakistan, such as Younis Khan. It also serves as a source of income for domestic players.

 

[Rana]

How does this work? So there are 7 more seperate teams from the regions or the best players from the regions join the 7 teams in departments?

 

[mazkhan]

It will be in karachi which is good

No more greentops in Northern punjab in winter with trundlers inflating their stats

Hopefully kookaburra ball Is used

 

[Rana]

Just saw the squads on twitter

So why are Babar, Shaheen and Rizwan not playing this? Why are they exempt?

 

[Markhor]

I cannot wait to support my childhood team Higher Education Commission.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I am extremely happy about the revival of departmental cricket because it has produced great names for Pakistan, such as Younis Khan. It also serves as a source of income for domestic players.

It’s really heart warming but at the same time the players that perform here don’t get any chance into the national side is a big pity.

 

[Arzy8]

Happy to see the revival of first class departmental cricket. Benefits domestic cricketers trying to make a living and domestic cricketers who need to hone their physicial, technical and mental skills via the 4-day format, particularly those around the national team setup.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Just saw the squads on twitter

So why are Babar, Shaheen and Rizwan not playing this? Why are they exempt?

Bruh, look at the dates. It runs through the Australia tour and then Pakistan are due to tour NZ for 5 T20's in January.

Players like Zaman Khan/Haris/Azam etc missed domestic FC due to WC & or CPL so this should be great to get them all involved for some matches.

 

[Rana]

This is important for Shadab, Wasim JR and Rauf

No excuses. Play these games

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's trophy first round toss update:

SNGPL win the toss and elect to bat first against Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Pakistan Television win the toss and elect to bat first against State Bank of Pakistan at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

Khan Research Laboratories win the toss and decide to field first against WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Tea (day 1) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

PTV: 66
SBP: 83-1 (18 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Tea (day 1) at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA: 212-2 (60 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Tea (day 1) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL: 235-2 (52ov)

 

[Markhor]

President's Trophy first round update:

Tea (day 1) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

PTV: 66
SBP: 83-1 (18 ov)

Wow what amazing standard of cricket.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Wow what amazing standard of cricket.

Bowl is getting swing in Karachi conditions

 

[Markhor]

I am extremely happy about the revival of departmental cricket because it has produced great names for Pakistan, such as Younis Khan. It also serves as a source of income for domestic players.

The fact a player who made his FC debut in 1998 is being used to support the restoration of departmental cricket in 2023 shows the bankruptcy of this system.

When the last season of departmental cricket concluded in 2018/19, Pakistan were 7th in ICC Test rankings. In the prior FC season, the avg 1st inns total was the lowest in the world at 233. There were eight sub-100 1st inns totals while 13 of the 15 top wicket-takers were seamers, mostly military medium.

Due to the sheer volume of teams and fixtures - pitches were overused and unfit for play. For example, there was a Lahore Blues-SNGPL match ending in four sessions that included SEVEN Pakistani internationals. Another match at LCCA ground was abandoned. Neither players or organisers were held accountable. That's the system our whinging ex-pros and paid journos waxed nostalgic over.

Was the 6+6 model perfect ? No. It wasn't quite 1990s Sheffield Shield cricket. The pitches were better but still too sluggish. However the standards instantly improved. 1st inns totals returned to the international FC average. Spinners returned to the top of the wicket-taking charts.

Teams were developing their own identities with Northern opting for youth and attacking cricket while KPK were more experienced and pragmatic. We had foreign coaches like Paul Nixon and Paul Franks coming over. Coaches submitted to annual reviews and were sacked for underperformance. After years of complacency, senior players had to perform to keep their spot or face replacement by youngsters. No more easy money for little work. The coverage improved drastically with one live streamed match per round and daily bulletins from the others.

One of the few things buffoon Ramiz Raja did right as Chairman was leave FC cricket untouched. If PCB wanted to simply add two extra teams, fine. Instead these crooks rejigged the entire system rather than give it more time to evolve because of politics, spite and ego.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Stumps (day 1) at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA: 322-6
KRL: 23-0 (8 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Stumps (day 1) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

PTV: 66
SBP: 201-1 (46 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Stumps (day 1) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL: 371-7
Ghani Glass: 0-0 (3 ov)

 

[MenInG]

Karachi, 16 December 2023: The President’s Trophy Grade-I 2023-24 kicked off at three venues in Karachi. Six departmental sides locked horns on the first day of the first round. SNGPL, SBP and WAPDA hit the ground running in their respective matches as they put on strong performances. SBP’s Mohammad Abbas and WAPDA’s Iftikhar Ahmed were in sizzling form as Abbas bagged a six-wicket haul while Iftikhar registered a ton. Iftikhar’s teammate 24-year-old Mohammad Saleem also struck his maiden first-class century. The first innings were restricted to 80 overs for each team as per the tournament rules.

SNGPL vs Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

After winning the toss, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) managed a total of 371-7 in the stipulated 80 overs in the first innings as the top four batters returned with half-centuries. Opening batters, Abid Ali (90, 163b, 13x4s) and Sahibzada Farhan (67, 70b, 9x4s, 1x6) put on an opening partnership of 125 runs. Omair Bin Yousuf (56, 83b, 5x4s, 1x6) and Asad Shafiq (81, 85b, 9x4s, 1x6) kept the scoreboard ticking.

Leg-spinner Mohammad Rameez Jnr bagged six wickets for 130 runs in his 24 overs. Ahad Malik was the other successful bowler for Ghani Glass as he struck once to remove Bilawal Bhatti.

Ghani Glass will begin the second day with opening batters Farhan Sarfraz and Shahbaz Javed on the crease having faced three overs, without scoring any runs, before the close of play on day one.

PTV vs State Bank of Pakistan at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi

At the SBP Sports Complex, Pakistan Television (PTV) were bundled out for a paltry 66 in the first session with just two batters managing to get into double figures. Mohammad Abbas wreaked havoc on his way to his 44th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. He returned with figures 6-19.

His fellow fast bowlers, Sameen Gul and Mohammad Ilyas, played the supporting roles; Sameen picked up three and Ilyas took one scalp. In reply, SBP notched 201 runs for one wicket till the close of play. 32-year-old Zain Abbas (109 not out, 154b, 13x4s, 3x6s) struck his 10th first-class hundred. Veteran batter Umar Amin chipped in with an unbeaten 64 as the duo stitched a 159-run unbeaten partnership. SBP will start day two proceedings with 34 overs left in their first innings and nine wickets in the bag. Jahandad Khan managed the solitary SBPwicket.

KRL vs WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Khan Research Laboratories’ (KRL) decision to bat first backfired as WAPDA batters put up a huge first innings total. KRL bowlers struggled to stop the run flow after Mohammad Imran struck early. 13th first-class ton for Iftikhar Ahmed (155, 180b, 15x4s, 4x6s) and maiden first-class ton for Mohammad Saleem meant (117, 221b, 12x4s) that WAPDA notched 322-6 in the allotted 80 overs. Imran bagged three wickets in total while Kashif Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan and Shayan Sheikh managed one each.

KRL will start day two at 23-0 as opening batters Abdul Faseeh (12 not out, 22b, 2x4s) and Imran Dogar (10 not out, 27b, 1x4) cautiously saw off the eight overs at close of play on day one.

Scores in brief:

SNGPL won the toss and elected to bat first against Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL 371-7, 80 overs (Abid Ali 90, Asad Shafiq 81, Sahibzada Farhan 67, Omair Bin Yousuf 56; Mohammad Rameez Jnr 6-130, Ahad Malik 1-52)

Ghani Glass 0-0, 3 overs

PTV won the toss and elected to bat first against SBP at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi

PTV 66 all out, 26.2 overs (Uzair Mumtaz 21, Hamayun Altaf 11; Mohammad Abbas 6-19, Sameen Gul 3-18, Mohammad Ilyas 1-27)

SBP 201-1, 46 overs (Zain Abbas 109 not out, Umar Amin 64 not out,; Jahandad Khan 1-47)

KRL won the toss and elected to bowl first against WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA 322-6, 80 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 155, Mohammad Saleem 117; Mohammad Imran 3-75, Kashif Ali 1-45, Mohammad Amir Khan 1-61, Shayan Sheikh 1-78)

KRL 23-0, 8 overs (Abdul Fasih 12 not out, Imran Dogar 10 not out)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Featuring playing conditions that appear unconventional for first-class cricket. Both teams are limited to 80 overs in the first innings, and if the batting side declares before reaching the 80-over mark, the bowling side earns bonus points.

 

[Nasty Naz]

The innings are being restricted to 80 overs... just when you think Pakistan domestic setup can't get dumber, PCB finds new ways to do it. It's similar to the self imposed 45 overs for List A which made zero sense either.

Batters never get the chance to bat for really an extended period of time with this rule and bowlers don't have to work too hard or bowl for an extended period of time to really prove their endurance & fitness. You look at the day's play and no fast bowler is even hitting the 20 over mark for the day.

It's just another step to further devalue FC matches and they are simply matches where you just earn a pay cheque because it doesn't matter.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Bringing back Departmental cricket in Pakistan will indeed help Pakistan play better red ball cricket in some way. I understand that the infrastructure is quite limited, but it will still be beneficial.

 

[Bewal Express]

Am I imagining this but is the owner of one the teams playing and captaining in a FC tournament. Ghani Glass has a a guy called Moeez Ghani and bowled 2 overs

 

[MenInG]

Am I imagining this but is the owner of one the teams playing and captaining in a FC tournament. Ghani Glass has a a guy called Moeez Ghani and bowled 2 overs

PCB Employment Scheme aka Departmental Cricket

 

[Bewal Express]

PCB Employment Scheme aka Departmental Cricket

Soon we will have rich people buying teams like this to play FC. I think Moeez is following his dreams. @Rana Is this what you meant by corruption

 

[ahmadharis1]

Can't wait to watch Northwestern Bank Tellers United vs. Eastern Lahore Chai Wallas Inc. face off... this tournament is a joke

 

[Bewal Express]

Can't wait to watch Northwestern Bank Tellers United vs. Eastern Lahore Chai Wallas Inc. face off... this tournament is a joke

It was launched with lots of fanfare but I don't see PIA or HBL etc. Or have I missed something

 

[shaaik]

The fact a player who made his FC debut in 1998 is being used to support the restoration of departmental cricket in 2023 shows the bankruptcy of this system.

When the last season of departmental cricket concluded in 2018/19, Pakistan were 7th in ICC Test rankings. In the prior FC season, the avg 1st inns total was the lowest in the world at 233. There were eight sub-100 1st inns totals while 13 of the 15 top wicket-takers were seamers, mostly military medium.

Due to the sheer volume of teams and fixtures - pitches were overused and unfit for play. For example, there was a Lahore Blues-SNGPL match ending in four sessions that included SEVEN Pakistani internationals. Another match at LCCA ground was abandoned. Neither players or organisers were held accountable. That's the system our whinging ex-pros and paid journos waxed nostalgic over.

Was the 6+6 model perfect ? No. It wasn't quite 1990s Sheffield Shield cricket. The pitches were better but still too sluggish. However the standards instantly improved. 1st inns totals returned to the international FC average. Spinners returned to the top of the wicket-taking charts.

Teams were developing their own identities with Northern opting for youth and attacking cricket while KPK were more experienced and pragmatic. We had foreign coaches like Paul Nixon and Paul Franks coming over. Coaches submitted to annual reviews and were sacked for underperformance. After years of complacency, senior players had to perform to keep their spot or face replacement by youngsters. No more easy money for little work. The coverage improved drastically with one live streamed match per round and daily bulletins from the others.

One of the few things buffoon Ramiz Raja did right as Chairman was leave FC cricket untouched. If PCB wanted to simply add two extra teams, fine. Instead these crooks rejigged the entire system rather than give it more time to evolve because of politics, spite and ego.

Well put … POTW stuff !

 

[Major]

great to see department cricket back.

And some very good teams.

Misbah is coaching SNGPL, its always interesting to see the players that Misbah scouts.

Sahibzada Farhan, Mubasir, Mehran, Dhani and Mohammad Ali are being backed by Misbah. Some players that should be watched out for.

Btw, which team shadab playing for?

 

[Major]

I cannot wait to support my childhood team Higher Education Commission.

While i get you are being sarcastic, but the HEC team is the one look out for.

Basically, we have university cricket tournaments, and the best players make up the HEC team. Unless they added other players in the squad, the HEC team is going to be a pure university students team.

I wonder if some cricketer uneartherns from this team.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Tea (day 2) at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA: 322-6
KRL: 232-5 (70 ov)

Tea (day 2) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

PTV: 66 & 67-1 (15 ov)
SBP: 358-7

Tea (day 2) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL: 371-7
Ghani Glass: 188-5 (59 ov)

 

[Bewal Express]

great to see department cricket back.

And some very good teams.

Misbah is coaching SNGPL, its always interesting to see the players that Misbah scouts.

Sahibzada Farhan, Mubasir, Mehran, Dhani and Mohammad Ali are being backed by Misbah. Some players that should be watched out for.

Btw, which team shadab playing for?

But these are the same guts that played in the 1st eleven under the IK system. So what does this bring to PK FC system that the PCB cant do.

 

[Rana]

Who will be the champions of the President? Lovely tournament

 

[Markhor]

great to see department cricket back.

And some very good teams.

Misbah is coaching SNGPL, its always interesting to see the players that Misbah scouts.

Sahibzada Farhan, Mubasir, Mehran, Dhani and Mohammad Ali are being backed by Misbah. Some players that should be watched out for.

Btw, which team shadab playing for?

There's only two decent teams - SNGPL and SBP.

Just like the old system, a couple of departments hoover up the best players while the others are barely FC standard.

How PCB and defenders of this setup think this is adequate preparation for international cricket I don't know.

 

[Bewal Express]

There's only two decent teams - SNGPL and SBP.

Just like the old system, a couple of departments hoover up the best players while the others are barely FC standard.

How PCB and defenders of this setup think this is adequate preparation for international cricket I don't know.

So they desperate were to undo IKs system, the losers never cared if there was going to be any improvement. Which sums up there attitude towards PK in general

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:Stumps (day 2) at UBL Sports Complex, KarachiWAPDA: 322-6 & 40-2 (16 ov)
KRL: 274-8

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:Stumps (day 2) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi PTV: 66 & 168-5 (42 ov) SBP: 358-7

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:Stumps (day 2) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi SNGPL: 371-7 & 19-0 (6 ov) Ghani Glass: 253

 

[ask_analyse_act]

This is important for Shadab, Wasim JR and Rauf

No excuses. Play these games

exactly , they are happy with T20s t earn big bucks.... Pak intl cricketers lack a lot of FC cricket...

Good to see the departmental cricket come back , which paves the way for more FC cricket..

 

[FearlessRoar]

Another exciting day of red-ball cricket unfolded in the President’s Trophy at the three venues. SNGPL, SBP and WAPDA found themselves in the driving seat towards the close of play on the second day of the first round. Half-centuries from exciting batters Mohammad Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Hasan Nawaz and Ali Zaryab were the highlights of the day. Mehran Mumtaz also made his presence felt with a crucial three-wicket haul.

SNGPL vs Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL), who posted 371-7 in their first innings, lead by 137 at the end of the second day’s play as Ghani Glass only managed 253 in their first innings. Abid Ali (4 not out, 16b) and Sahibzada Farhan (15, 20b, 2x4s) will be on the crease for SNGPL at the start of day three with a total of 19 runs on board in the second innings.

Earlier in the day, Ghani Glass lost two early wickets before Shahbaz Javed (74, 125b, 10x4s) and Tayyab Tahir (75, 126b, 6x4s, 1x6) brought stability to their innings with valuable half-centuries, stitching third wicket partnership of 121 runs. Left-arm spinner Mehran Mumtaz removed Tayyab and Shahbaz to bring SNGPL back in the game, having earlier dismissed Kashif Ali (21, 35b, 4x4s) as well.

Ghani Glass lost their last seven scalps for a mere 69 runs. Pacers Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, and Bilawal Bhatti picked two wickets apiece while Mehran Mumtaz returned with a three-wicket haul. Asad Shafiq also picked up a solitary wicket.

PTV vs State Bank of Pakistan at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ended up with a mammoth lead of 292 after their first innings on day two. At the start of the second day’s play, SBP added 157 runs to their overnight total of 201-1 for the loss of six wickets in the allotted 80 overs. Along with Zain Abbas’ ton (126, 177b, 16x4s, 3x6s), Umar Amin (70, 126b, 7x4s) and Mohammad Irfan Khan’s (82 not out, 81b, 7x4s, 2x6s) vital half-centuries ensured a big first innings total for SBP. PTV’s Mohammad Sadaqat bagged three wickets while Jahandad Khan and Adil Naz returned with two and one wicket respectively.

Pakistan Television (PTV) started their second innings with a fine opening partnership of 56 runs before Kashif Bhatti dismissed skipper Uzair Mumtaz (23, 48b, 5x4s). The other opening batter Hasan Nawaz continued with his belligerent batting as he raced to 83 from 76 balls laced with seven boundaries and four sixes, taking PTV to 168-5 by close of play.

SBP bowlers managed a grip on the game with Hassan’s departure and bagged three quick wickets afterwards. Mohammad Abbas picked up three wickets including the valuable scalp of PTV’s top scorer Hasan while Mohammad Ilyas and Kashif Bhatti chipped in with one wicket each. PTV will start day three trailing by 124 runs with five wickets in hand and Taimur Khan (10 not out, 20b, 1x4, 1x6) and Hasan Mohsin (28 not out, 36b, 4x4s, 1x6) on the crease.

KRL vs WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

At the close of play on day two, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) led by 88 in their second innings. Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) began the second day’s proceedings with their overnight score of 23-0 as the opening partnership between Abdul Faseeh (38, 47b, 7x4) and Imran Dogar (20, 61b, 3x4s) stretched to 62 runs. Half-centuries by Ali Zaryab (71, 107b, 7x4s, 1x6) and Maaz Sadaqat (52 not out, 121b, 2x4s, 1x6) meant that KRL finished with 274-8 in their allotted 80 overs. Asif Afridi picked up four wickets while Naqeeb Masood struck thrice. Tahir Hussain had a solitary wicket to his name as well.

WAPDA lost two wickets at the score of naught at the start of their second innings as Mohammad Imran removed Hassan Abid Kiyani and Mohammad Saad for ducks. Umar Akmal (32 not out, 45b, 6x4s) and first innings’ centurion Mohammad Saleem (7 not out, 42b) saw off the last critical hour of the day for WAPDA as the lead swelled to 88, with the scorecard reading 40-2 in 16 overs.

Scores in brief:

SNGPL won the toss and elected to bat first against Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL 371-7, 80 overs (Abid Ali 90, Asad Shafiq 81, Sahibzada Farhan 67, Omair Bin Yousuf 56; Mohammad Rameez Jnr 6-130, Ahad Malik 1-52) and 19-0, 6 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 15 not out, Abid Ali 4 not out)

Ghani Glass 253 all out, 75.2 overs (Tayyab Tahir 75, Shahbaz Javed 74, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 24; Mehran Mumtaz 3-88, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-23, Bilawal Bhatti 2-47, Mohammad Ali 2-60)

PTV won the toss and elected to bat first against SBP at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi

PTV 66 all out, 26.2 overs (Uzair Mumtaz 21, Hamayun Altaf 11; Mohammad Abbas 6-19, Sameen Gul 3-18, Mohammad Ilyas 1-27) and 168-5, 42 overs (Hasan Nawaz 83, Hasan Mohsin 28 not out; Mohammad Abbas 3-41, Mohammad Ilyas 1-34, Kashif Bhatti 1-44)

SBP 358-7, 80 overs (Zain Abbas 126, Mohammad Irfan Khan 82 not out, Umar Amin 70; Mohammad Sadaqat 3-85, Jahandad Khan 2-93, Adil Naz 1-92)

KRL won the toss and elected to bowl first against WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA 322-6, 80 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 155, Mohammad Saleem 117; Mohammad Imran 3-75, Kashif Ali 1-45, Mohammad Amir Khan 1-61, Shayan Sheikh 1-78) and 40-2, 16 overs (Umar Akmal 32 not out, Mohammad Saleem 7 not out) KRL 274-8, 80 overs (Ali Zaryab 71, Maaz Sadaqat 52 not out; Asif Afridi 4-81, Naqeeb Masood 3-62, Tahir Hussain 1-45)

 

[The Bald Eagle]

President's Trophy first round update:

Lunch (day 3) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

PTV: 66 & 268-6 (69 ov)
SBP: 358-7
______________________________________________________
Lunch (day 3) at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA: 322-6 & 127-5 (44 ov)

KRL: 274-8

Play to resume after Lunch.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:

Tea (day 3) at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA: 322-6 & 194-7 (76 ov)
KRL: 274-8

Tea (day 3) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL: 371-7 & 218-4 (58 ov)
Ghani Glass: 253

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:State Bank of Pakistan won by 10 wickets.PTV: 66 & 339SBP: 358-7 & 48-0

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:Stumps (day 3) at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi WAPDA: 322-6 & 238 KRL: 274-8 & 39-1 (10 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy first round update:Stumps (day 3) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi SNGPL: 371-7 & 290-7d Ghani Glass: 253 & 38-2 (17 ov)

 

[RidiculousMan]

President's Trophy first round update:

Stumps (day 1) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL: 371-7
Ghani Glass: 0-0 (3 ov)

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Who's this talent Moeez Ghani in the Ghani Glass team?

 

[FearlessRoar]

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) bagged their first win as they beat Pakistan Television (PTV) while the games at National Bank Stadium and UBL Sports Complex will go into day four with SNGPL and KRL in a dominant position at the respective venues. Mohammad Abbas had a memorable day as he completed his 12th ten-wicket haul in first-class cricket.

SNGPL vs Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Ghani Glass require 370 to win on day four as they closed the third day of the game with 38 on the board for the loss of two wickets as Mohammad Ali struck early to remove the opening batters Farhan Sarfaraz and Shahbaz Javed for ducks. Kashif Ali (20, 59b, 3x4s) and Tayyab Tahir (14, 30b, 2x4s) saw off the tough last hour.

Earlier, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) extended their overnight lead of 137 to a massive total of 408. SNGPL lost four quick wickets in the first session as Ghani Glass bowlers reduced them to 56-4. Azhar Ali (109, 144b, 11x4s, 2x6s) and Haseebullah (102 not out, 135b, 6x4s, 1x6) put on a commanding partnership of 191 to take the team out of trouble. They declared the innings at 290-7 with 17 overs left in the day.

Leg-spinner Mohammad Rameez Jnr bagged three wickets taking his match tally to nine wickets. Ghulam Mudassar, Musa Khan, Moeez Ghani and Mohammad Irfan picked up a wicket each. PTV vs State Bank of Pakistan at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) wrapped up the game on the third day as they cruised to a 10-wicket victory against Pakistan Television (PTV). At the beginning of the day, PTV continued from their overnight score of 168-5 with the trail being 124 runs. Hasan Mohsin (96, 145b, 14x4s, 2x6s) missed out on scoring his maiden first-class ton. Taimur Khan (62, 79b, 8x4s, 2x6s) stitched a valuable partnership of 72 runs with Hasan. PTV were bundled out for 339 as they set a target of 47.

Mohammad Abbas dismissed four batters as he bagged a match haul of 10 wickets. His fellow pacers Mohammad Ilyas and Sameen Gul picked up three and one wicket respectively. Kashif Bhatti struck twice.

In reply, Rizwan Hussain (24, 21b, 4x4s) and Zain Abbas (23, 16b, 4x4s) chased the target of 47 in just 6.1 overs. SBP will now face SNGPL in the third round of the tournament at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi.

KRL vs WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) need 247 runs with nine wickets in the bag on day four to win the game against the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). WAPDA had an overnight lead of 88 to which they managed to add 198 runs on day three losing the remaining eight wickets. Umar Akmal (75, 100b, 12x4s, 1x6) and Iftikhar Ahmed (88, 177b, 8x4s, 1x6) scored half-centuries to help WAPDA post a fighting total on the board. Shayan Sheikh picked up three wickets for KRL. Kashif Ali, Mohammad Imran and skipper Sharoon Siraj bagged two wickets each. Mohammad Amir Khan picked up the key wicket of Iftikhar Ahmed.

With less than an hour’s play remaining on day three, KRL set out on pursuit of 286 run target. Tahir Hussain plucked out Imran Dogar (4, 6b, 1x4) early on while Abdul Faseeh (29 not out, 39b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Ali Zaryab (4 not out, 16b) saw off the last few overs.

Scores in brief:

SNGPL vs Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL 371-7, 80 overs (Abid Ali 90, Asad Shafiq 81, Sahibzada Farhan 67, Omair Bin Yousuf 56; Mohammad Rameez Jnr 6-130, Ahad Malik 1-52) and 290-7 (declared), 67.3 overs (Azhar Ali 109, Haseebullah 102 not out; Mohammad Rameez Jnr 3-97, Musa Khan 1-26, Mohamamd Irfan 1-27, Moeez Ghani 1-40, Ghulam Mudassar 1-41)

Ghani Glass 253 all out, 75.2 overs (Tayyab Tahir 75, Shahbaz Javed 74, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 24; Mehran Mumtaz 3-88, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-23, Bilawal Bhatti 2-47, Mohammad Ali 2-60) and 38-2, 17 overs (Kashif Ali 20 not out, Tayyab Tahir 14 not out; Mohammad Ali 2-12)

SPB beat PTV by 10 wickets at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi

PTV 66 all out, 26.2 overs (Uzair Mumtaz 21, Hamayun Altaf 11; Mohammad Abbas 6-19, Sameen Gul 3-18, Mohammad Ilyas 1-27) and 339 all out, 81.3 overs (Hasan Mohsin 96, Hasan Nawaz 83, Taimur Khan 62; Mohammad Abbas 4-103, Mohammad Ilyas 3-73, Kashif Bhatti 2-78, Sameen Gul 1-79)

SBP 358-7, 80 overs (Zain Abbas 126, Mohammad Irfan Khan 82 not out, Umar Amin 70; Mohammad Sadaqat 3-85, Jahandad Khan 2-93, Adil Naz 1-92) and 48-0, 6.1 overs (Rizwan Hussain 24 not out, Zain Abbas 23 not out)

KRL vs WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA 322-6, 80 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 155, Mohammad Saleem 117; Mohammad Imran 3-75, Kashif Ali 1-45, Mohammad Amir Khan 1-61, Shayan Sheikh 1-78) and 238 all out, 90.2 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 88, Umar Akmal 75; Shayan Sheikh 3-55, Sharoon Siraj 2-44, Kashif Ali 2-45, Mohammad Imran 2-49, Mohammad Amir Khan 1-40)

KRL 274-8, 80 overs (Ali Zaryab 71, Maaz Sadaqat 52 not out; Asif Afridi 4-81, Naqeeb Masood 3-62, Tahir Hussain 1-45) and 39-1, 10 overs (Abdul Faseeh 29 not out, Ali Zaryab 4 not out; Tahir Hussain 1-10)

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Trophy first-round update:

Lunch (day 4) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL: 371-7 & 290-7d

Ghani Glass: 253 & 134-3 (45 overs)

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Trophy first-round update:

Lunch (day 4) at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA: 322-6 & 238

KRL: 274-8 & 145-4 (39 overs)

 

[The Bald Eagle]

President's Trophy first round update:

WAPDA won by 48 runs.

WAPDA: 322-6 & 238
KRL: 274-8 & 238

 

[Sher Khan]

Am I missing something? Why are first innings only limited to 80 overs?

These people running PCB are a complete joke these days.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Saad Nasim's unbeaten ton saves Ghani Glass, WAPDA seal their first win of the tournament

The first round of President’s Trophy Grade-I came to an end with WAPDA and SBP winning their games while the fixture between Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and Ghani Glass ended in a draw. Saad Nasim smashed an unbeaten hundred to save the game for Ghani Glass while Asif Afridi struck regularly to help WAPDA reap triumph. The second round of the tournament will kick off on 22 December across four venues in Karachi.

SNGPL vs Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Ghani Glass managed to eke out a draw against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) by batting out the whole day and only losing four wickets. In pursuit of 408, Ghani Glass managed 300-6 in 96 overs. Continuing from their overnight score of 38-2, Kashif Ali (59, 115b, 10x4s) and Tayyab Tahir (60, 141b, 7x4s) scored fighting half-centuries. Skipper Moeez Ghani was dismissed for a duck leaving Ghani Glass 168-5. At this point, Saad Nasim and Mohammad Irfan (55, 118b, 5x4s, 1x6) put on a sixth-wicket partnership of 124 runs to put SNGPL on the back foot. Saad (105 not out, 173b, 9x4s, 4x6s) scored an unbeaten hundred to save the game for his team.

Mohammad Ali managed four wickets while Mehran Mumtaz and Mubasir Khan managed one wicket each. Other SNGPL bowlers remained wicketless. SNGPL will face Pakistan Television (PTV) at UBL Sports Complex while Ghani Glass will face Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at SBP Sports Complex in the second round of the President’s Trophy.

KRL vs WAPDA at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) resumed from their overnight score of 39-1, whilst in pursuit of 286 to win. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) took the remaining nine wickets in 61.3 overs. Only Sarmad Bhatti (60, 152b, 6x4s) and Ali Zaryab (37, 65b, 4x4s) managed to put up some resistance but then KRL lost six wickets for 69 runs, awarding WAPDA a win by 48 runs.

Asif Afridi bagged four wickets. Naqeeb Masood and Tahir Hussain picked up two wickets each. Captain Iftikhar Ahmed and Hassan Abid Kiyani dismissed one batter each.

Scores in brief:

Match drawn between SNGPL and Ghani Glass at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

SNGPL 371-7, 80 overs (Abid Ali 90, Asad Shafiq 81, Sahibzada Farhan 67, Omair Bin Yousuf 56; Mohammad Rameez Jnr 6-130, Ahad Malik 1-52) and 290-7 (declared), 67.3 overs (Azhar Ali 109, Haseebullah 102 not out; Mohammad Rameez Jnr 3-97, Musa Khan 1-26, Mohamamd Irfan 1-27,
Moeez Ghani 1-40, Ghulam Mudassar 1-41)

Ghani Glass 253 all out, 75.2 overs (Tayyab Tahir 75, Shahbaz Javed 74, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 24; Mehran Mumtaz 3-88, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-23, Bilawal Bhatti 2-47, Mohammad Ali 2-60) and 300-6, 96 over (Saad Nasim 105 not out, Tayyab Tahir 60, Kashif Ali 59; Mohammad Ali 4-86, Mubasir Khan 1-35, Mehran Mumtaz 1-71)

SBP beat PTV by 10 wickets at SBP Sports, Karachi

PTV 66 all out, 26.2 overs (Uzair Mumtaz 21, Hamayun Altaf 11; Mohammad Abbas 6-19, Sameen Gul 3-18, Mohammad Ilyas 1-27) and 339 all out, 81.3 overs (Hasan Mohsin 96, Hasan Nawaz 83, Taimur Khan 62; Mohammad Abbas 4-103, Mohammad Ilyas 3-73, Kashif Bhatti 2-78, Sameen Gul 1-79)

SBP 358-7, 80 overs (Zain Abbas 126, Mohammad Irfan Khan 82 not out, Umar Amin 70; Mohammad Sadaqat 3-85, Jahandad Khan 2-93, Adil Naz 1-92) and 48-0, 6.1 overs (Rizwan Hussain 24 not out, Zain Abbas 23 not out)

WAPDA beat KRL by 48 runs at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

WAPDA 322-6, 80 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 155, Mohammad Saleem 117; Mohammad Imran 3-75, Kashif Ali 1-45, Mohammad Amir Khan 1-61, Shayan Sheikh 1-78) and 238 all out, 90.2 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 88, Umar Akmal 75; Shayan Sheikh 3-55, Sharoon Siraj 2-44, Kashif Ali 2-45, Mohammad Imran 2-49, Mohammad Amir Khan 1-40)

KRL 274-8, 80 overs (Ali Zaryab 71, Maaz Sadaqat 52 not out; Asif Afridi 4-81, Naqeeb Masood 3-62, Tahir Hussain 1-45) and 238 all out, 71.3 overs (Sarmad Bhatti 60, Abdul Faseeh 43; Asif Afridi 4-64, Tahir Hussain 2-43, Naqeeb Masood 2-69, Hassan Abid Kiyani 1-3, Iftikhar Ahmed 1-35)

Source : PCB

 

[Major]

Poor cricket by SNGPL. THey should had defeated Ghani Glass

Dhani seems to be crap in first class.

 

[Savak]

Umar Akmal looked very poor and ordinary in the National T-20 Cup, so much so that his own domestic team dropped him in the end in a competition where the standard and quality was extremely poor. The fact he is now scoring runs tells you the department competition standard is even worse.

 

[Savak]

Am I missing something? Why are first innings only limited to 80 overs?

These people running PCB are a complete joke these days.

They are thinking this will force teams to score quickly and for all games to be result oriented.

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Trophy second-round toss update:

Higher Education Commission won the toss and elected to bat first against WAPDA at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Khan Research Laboratories won the toss and decided to field first against Ghani Glass at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

Pakistan Television won the toss and elected to bat first against SNGPL at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

 

[Nasty Naz]

President's Trophy second-round toss update:

Higher Education Commission won the toss and elected to bat first against WAPDA at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Khan Research Laboratories won the toss and decided to field first against Ghani Glass at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

Pakistan Television won the toss and elected to bat first against SNGPL at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

I am hyped to root for *checks name again* Ghani Glass. And of course, fan favourite PTV who still run cameras from the year they were invented. Exciting stuff.

 

[Hassan A]

President's Trophy second round update:

Lunch (day 1) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

HEC: 186-5 (45 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

In only his second First-Class game and captaining PTV, 19-year-old Uzair Mumtaz scored a fantastic maiden century ,108 runs off 130 balls, hitting 15 fours in first innings against SNGPL in second round of President's Trophy. He played exceptionally well against a strong SNGPL team.

 

[FearlessRoar]

In his first match of the President's Trophy (second round) for HEC against WAPDA, 23-year-old Mohammad Awais Zafar scored an impressive maiden century, making 178* (210) in the first innings. His outstanding performance helped his team reach a strong total of 327/7 in 80 overs.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

Stumps (day 1) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi HEC: 327-7WAPDA: 55-1 (15 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

Stumps (day 1) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi Ghani Glass: 363-7 KRL: 8-0 (1 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

Stumps (day 1) at United Bank Limited Sports Complex, Karachi Pakistan Television: 317 SNGPL: 20-0 (7.2 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Four wickets on First Class debut for SNGPL leg spinner Arif Yaqoob against PTV on day 1 in second round of President's Trophy 2023-24. He secured figures of 4/97 in 23 overs with 4.2 economy rate.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Awais, Saeed and Uzair score maiden first-class tons in President's Trophy round two

The second round of President’s Trophy Grade-I kicked off at three venues – National Bank Stadium, State Bank Stadium and UBL Sports Complex – in Karachi. Higher Education Commission (HEC), playing their first game of the tournament, had a good day in the field. Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and Pakistan Television (PTV) batters had successful outings too. HEC’s Awais Zafar, Ghani Glass’ Saeed Malik and PTV’s Uzair Mumtaz struck their maiden first-class centuries while SNGPL’s Arif Yaqoob impressed with the ball on his first-class debut.

HEC vs WAPDA at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) trail by 272 runs with nine wickets left as stumps were called on day one. Umar Akmal (17 not out, 2x4s, 1x6) and Hassan Abid Kiyani (26 not out, 49b, 5x4s) will be on the crease for WAPDA at the beginning of day two. HEC’s Mohammad Azab removed Mohammad Saleem for 10.

Earlier, HEC notched a total of 327-7 in the allotted 80 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first. 23-year-old Awais Zafar (178 not out, 210b, 15x4s, 6x6s) scored his maiden first-class ton after he walked into bat at 46-2.. Mohammad Mohsin Khan (43, 69b, 4x4s, 1x6) put on a valuable fifth-wicket 78-run partnership with Awais.. Ghazi Ghori (19, 78b, 1x4) and Mohammad Junaid (16, 27b, 1x4) also contributed with the bat in the lower order to help their team cross the 300-run mark.

WAPDA skipper Iftikhar Ahmed bagged three wickets while left-arm pacer Irfanullah Shah returned with two.. Naqeeb Masood and Asif Afridi picked up one wicket each.

KRL vs Ghani Glass at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

. Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) won the toss and elected to bowl first. They had reduced Ghani Glass to 107-5until Saeed Malik (105 not out, 123b, 8x4s, 3x6s) struck an unbeaten ton batting at number seven. He was assisted by wicketkeeper-batter Shahbaz Javed (74, 71b, 6x4s, 3x6s) who struck a fine half-century. Consequently, Ghani Glass posted a massive total of 363-7 in their first innings

Kashif Ali struck thrice in the 22 overs he sent down. Arshadullah dismissed opening batter Mohsin Riaz (41, 102b, 2x4s, 1x6) and skipper Hussain Talat (23, 37b, 2x4s, 2x6s). Sirajuddin and Shayan Sheikh picked up one wicket each.

KRL openers faced just one over before the close of play as Abdul Faseeh (8 not out, 6b) and Waqar Ahmed stayed unbeaten with eight runs on the board.

PTV vs SNGPL at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Pakistan Television (PTV) banked on their decision to bat first and put up 317 runs before they were dismissed in the final over of the first innings. Skipper Uzair Mumtaz had walked in with scorecard reading 23-2. He steered the PTV innings with a magnificent knock of 108 off 130 comprising 15 boundaries. Hasan Mohsin (59, 103b, 5x4s, 1x6) and Ahmed Safi Abdullah (46, 69b, 6x4s, 1x6) put on a vital 75-run partnership for the eighth wicket to steer PTV past the 300-run mark.

SNGPL leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob impressed with a four-wicket haul on his first-class debut. Mohammad Awais Anwar picked up three wickets while Mohammad Ali, Mubasir Khan and Bilawal Bhatti returned with one each.

SNGPL openers, Sahibzada Farhan (13 not out, 20b, 3x4s) and Abid Ali (7 not out, 24b) saw off 7.2 overs, putting 20 runs on the board, before umpires called the day off..

Scores in brief:

HEC vs WAPDA at National Bank Stadium

HEC 327-7, 80 overs (Awais Zafar 178 not out, Mohammad Mohsin Khan 43, Jahanzaib Sultan 20; Iftikhar Ahmed 3-88, Irfanullah Shah 2-67, Naqeebullah Masood 1-61, Asif Afridi 1-83)

WAPDA 55-1, 15 overs, (Hassan Abid Kiyani 26 not out, Umar Akmal 17 not out, Mohammad Saleem 10; Mohammad Azab 1-12)

KRL vs Ghani Glass at State Bank Stadium

Ghani Glass 363-7, 80 overs (Saeed Malik 105 not out, Shahbaz Javed 74, Saad Nasim 58; Kashif Ali 3-61, Arshadullah 2-117, Sirajuddin 1-35, Shayan Sheikh 1-93)

KRL 8-0, 1 over (Abdul Faseeh 8 not out)

PTV vs SNGPL at UBL Sports Complex

PTV 317 all out, 79.2 overs (Uzair Mumtaz 108, Hasan Mohsin 59, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 46; Arif Yaqoob 4-97, Mohammad Awais Anwar 3-47, Bilawal Bhatti 1-31, Mohammad Ali 1-50, Mubasir Khan 1-73)

SNGPL 20-0, 7.2 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 13 not out, Abid Ali 7 not out)

Source : PCB

 

[Asad T]

178 (210) for 23-year-old Awaiz Zafar. Does anyone know anything about this guy? From Cricinfo, what I can see is:

-He is 23 years old
-He played for Pak U-19
-Before this game, he had played 2 FC matches. He has made 8 runs and averages 2.
-He has opened, batted at 3 and made this wild knock batting at 4. So already, is batting all over the place.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

Stumps (day 2) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi HEC: 327-7 & 111-2 (25 ov)WAPDA: 391-4

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

Stumps (day 2) at State Bank Stadium, Karachi Ghani Glass: 363-7KRL: 320-8 (80 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

Stumps (day 2) at United Bank Limited Sports Complex, Karachi Pakistan Television: 317 & 66-0 (16 ov)SNGPL: 424-7

 

[Sher Khan]

One player I'm interested in is Hasan Nawaz. Averaging 50 with almost 120 SR in FC Cricket so far!!

 

[FearlessRoar]

Round two of President’s Trophy Grade-I unfolded with four batters registering tons on day two while the tussle for grip on the games continued across the three venues in Karachi. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) batter Abid Ali hit his 28th first-class hundred and also brought up 10,000 first-class runs. His teammate Omair Bin Yousuf also hit a hundred. WAPDA captain Iftikhar Ahmed continued his red-hot batting form with his second century in the tournament. His fellow teammate Mohammad Saad was the fourth centurion of the day.

HEC vs WAPDA at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Higher Education Commission (HEC) lead by 47 runs in the second innings as they closed the day two with 111-2 in 25 overs after half-centuries by Awais Zafar (52 not out, 82b, 6x4s, 2x6s) and Mohammad Mohsin Khan (54 not out, 65b, 9x4s). Naqeebullah Masood and Irfanullah Shah struck with the new ball to reduce HEC to 3-2. Awais and Mohsin joined forces to get their team out of trouble with an unbeaten 108-run partnership and will be on the crease at the start of day three.

Earlier, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) batters had dominated HEC’s bowling as they raced to 391-4 in 80 overs with skipper Iftikhar Ahmed (123, 124b, 12x4s, 3x6s) hitting his second ton of the tournament. Veteran batter Mohammad Saad (102 not out, 134b, 5x4s) also struck his 13th first-class ton. Umar Akmal (87, 95b, 12x4s, 2x6s) was run out after registering his 45th half-century in first-class career.

HEC bowlers toiled all day long as only Aqib Liaqat managed to pouch two scalps while Mohammad Azab picked up one wicket.

KRL vs Ghani Glass at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) trail by 43 after they completed their first innings towards the close of play on day two. In reply to Ghani Glass’ total of 363-7, KRL managed to score 320-8 in their allotted 80 overs. Earlier in the day Ghani Glass bowlers had reduced KRL to 159-5 as only Ali Zaryab (65, 112b, 10x4s) managed a half-century among the top five batters while captain Rohail Nazir departed for a four-ball duck. Maaz Sadaqat (84 not out, 137b, 6x4s, 2x6s) and Sarmad Bhatti (54, 68b, 7x4s) saved the KRL innings from getting derailed courtesy of a 100-run sixth wicket partnership.

Niaz Khan was the pick of the Ghani Glass bowlers as he dismissed four batters. Saeed Malik backed up his brilliant batting performance with two wickets with the ball as sent the set batter Sarmad and Shayan Sheikh back to the pavilion. Skipper Hussain Talat and Bilawal Iqbal picked up one wicket each.

PTV vs SNGPL at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) had a grand outing with the bat as they smashed 424 runs in the allotted 80 overs. Sahibzada Farhan (17, 31b, 4x4s) was dismissed earlier in the day but then Omair Bin Yousuf (120, 152b, 11x4s) and Abid Ali (121, 180b, 14x4s, 1x6) put on a massive partnership of 203 runs. Abid Ali brought up his 28th ton and crossed the milestone of 10,000 first-class runs.

Haseebullah (76, 50b, 7x4s, 1x6) scored a quickfire half-century to keep the run-flow intact. Skipper Asad Shafiq departed for 40 off 33, comprising two boundaries and one six. Adil Naz picked up three wickets while Jahandad Khan and Ahmed Safi Abdullah struck once.

PTV opening duo of Hasan Nawaz (40 not out, 44b, 5x4s) and Nasir Nawaz (25 not out, 52b, 4x4s) did well to put on 66 on the board in the remaining 16 overs of the day. PTV trail by 41 runs in their second innings with 10 wickets in the bag.

Scores in brief:

HEC vs WAPDA at National Bank Stadium

HEC 327-7, 80 overs (Awais Zafar 178 not out, Mohammad Mohsin Khan 43, Jahanzaib Sultan 20; Iftikhar Ahmed 3-88, Irfanullah Shah 2-67, Naqeeb Masood 1-61, Asif Afridi 1-83) and 111-2, 25 overs (Mohammad Mohsin Khan 54 not out, Awais Zafar 52 not out; Naqeebullah Maqsood 1-25, Irfanullah Shah 1-30)

WAPDA 391-4, 80 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 123, Mohammad Saad 102 not out, Umar Akmal 87; Aqib Liaqat 2-124, Mohammad Azab 1-56)

KRL vs Ghani Glass at State Bank Stadium

Ghani Glass 363-7, 80 overs (Saeed Malik 105 not out, Shahbaz Javed 74, Saad Naseem 58; Kashif Ali 3-61, Arshadullah 2-117, Sirajuddin 1-35, Shayan Sheikh 1-93)

KRL 320-8, 80 overs (Maaz Sadaqat 84 not out, Ali Zaryab 65, Sarmad Bhatti 54; Niaz Khan 4-107, Saeed Malik 2-41, Hussain Talat 1-41, Bilawal Iqbal 1-63)

PTV vs SNGPL at UBL Sports Complex

PTV 317 all out, 79.2 overs (Uzair Mumtaz 108, Hasan Mohsin 59, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 46; Arif Yaqoob 4-97, Mohammad Awais Anwar 3-47, Bilawal Bhatti 1-31, Mohammad Ali 1-50, Mubasir Khan 1-73) and 66-0, 16 overs (Hasan Nawaz 40 not out, Nasir Nawaz 25 not out)

SNGPL 424-7, 80 overs (Abid Ali 121, Omair Bin Yousuf 120, Haseebullah 76; Adil Naz 3-83, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 1-86, Jahandad Khan 1-90)

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Trophy second-round update:

Lunch (day 3) at United Bank Limited Sports Complex, Karachi

PTV: 317 & 154-5 (41 ov)

SNGPL: 424-7

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Trophy second round update:

Lunch (day 3) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

HEC: 327-7 & 222-8 (54 ov)

WAPDA: 391-4

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

SNGPL won by 8 wickets. PTV: 317 & 189 SNGPL: 424-7 & 85-2

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

KRL won by 1 wicket. Ghani Glass: 363-7 & 79 KRL: 320-8 & 123-9

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Trophy second round update:

Stumps (day 3) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi HEC: 327-7 & 283 WAPDA: 391-4 & 114-4 (46 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

On the third day of second round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I, Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) won their games as they beat Ghani Glass and Pakistan Television (PTV) respectively. KRL’s one-wicket victory over Ghani Glass became the highlight of this round. The game between Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) will go into day four after a hard fought day three. SNGPL’s Arif Yaqoob had a memorable day as he raced to his maiden first-class ten wicket haul in a match winning performance against PTV.

HEC vs WAPDA at National Bank Stadium, Karachi

Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) require 106 runs to win with six wickets in hand as they closed day three with 114-4 on the board, while in pursuit of 220. WAPDA had an unexpected start to their chase as both opening batters, Mohammad Saleem and Hassan Abid Kiyani, were dismissed for one run each with scorecard reading 2-2. Umar Akmal (61 not out, 138b, 6x4s) played a crafty knock while keeping one end secure. Higher Education Commission (HEC) managed two more wickets from the other end as experienced duo of Iftikhar Ahmed (20, 63b) and Mohammad Saad (15, 47b, 3x4s) departed for low scores. Ayaz Tasawar (8 not out, 16b, 1x4) will be on the crease to start the proceedings on day four with Umar as WAPDA will look to chase the target.

Earlier, HEC managed to add 172 runs in their overnight total of 111-2, on day three, getting bundled out for 283.

Batting at number seven, wicketkeeper batter, Ghazi Ghouri (110, 118b, 17x4s) struck a brilliant century to help his team post a respectable target. He was aided by Mohammad Mohsin Khan (60, 87b, 9x4s) who managed to score a halfcentury. WAPDA’s skipper Iftikhar led from front and picked up three wickets. Irfanullah Shah also returned with three scalps while Naqeeb Masood and Asif Afridi bagged two each.

KRL vs Ghani Glass at State Bank Stadium, Karachi

Khan Research laboratories (KRL) sealed a memorable victory against Ghani Glass as they won by just one wicket while chasing 123 in the dying moments of the day three. KRL’s pursuit of 123 had faltered at the start when they were reduced to 67-6. Their last four batters, Kashif Ali (30 not out, 40b, 2x4s, 1x6), Shayan Sheikh (9, 11b, 1x4), Sirajuddin (5, 14b) and Arshadullah (8 not out, 25b, 1x4) faced a combined total of 100 balls and added 52 vital runs to the total.

Kashif Alitop scored for the while batting at number eight. He spent crucial time in the middle making sure his team ekes out the win while wickets fell on the other end at regular intervals. Ghulam Mudassar and Niaz Khan’s four wicket-hauls went in vain as the Ghani Glass bowling attack failed to pick up the last wicket.

Earlier in the day, Ghani Glass started their second innings with a lead of 43 but they were soon bundled out for a paltry 79 in 26.2 overs. Kashif Ali and Sirajuddin picked up four wickets each while Arshadullah played the supporting role with two wickets.

KRL will face HEC on 28 December at UBL Sports Complex while Ghani Glass will lock horns with Pakistan Television on the same date in next round of the President’s Trophy.

PTV vs SNGPL at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) beat Pakistan Television (PTV) by eight wickets, to register their second consecutive win in the tournament.

PTV started their second innings from the overnight score of 66-0. Both opening batters, Hasan Nawaz (69, 92b, 9x4s) and Nasir Nawaz (62, 100b, 9x4s, 1x6), struck fluent half-centuries taking the opening partnership to 130.

Leg-spinner, Arif Yaqoob, who registered the figures of 10-177 in his maiden first-class appearance, enforced PTV’s collapse when he got Nasir out. Soon, he dismissed skipper Uzair Mumtaz and Daniyal Hussain Rajput for ducks. Hasan Mohsin (21, 29b, 4x4s) and Taimur Khan (7, 25b, 1x4) resisted for a while, before the team was dismissed for 189.

Arif bagged six wickets. Mohammad Ali returned with two scalps while Bilawal Bhatti and Mohammad Awais Anwar picked up one wicket each.

SNGPL chased PTV’s target of 85 in 21 overs with eight wickets in hand. Sahibzada Farhan (51, 61b, 4x4s, 4x6s) struck a fine half century to direct the chase. SNGPL will now face State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on 28 December at SBP Stadium.

Scores in brief:

HEC vs WAPDA at National Bank Stadium

HEC 327-7, 80 overs (Awais Zafar 178 not out, Mohammad Mohsin Khan 43, Jahanzaib Sultan 20; Iftikhar Ahmed 3-88, Irfanullah Shah 2-67, Naqeeb Masood 1-61, Asif Afridi 1-83) and 283 all out, 67 overs (Ghazi Ghouri 110, Mohammad Mohsin Khan 60, Awais Zafar 57; Irfanullah Shah 3-39, Iftikhar Ahmed 3-40, Naqeebullah Masood 2-56, Asif Afridi 2-83)

WAPDA 391-4, 80 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 123, Mohammad Saad 102 not out, Umar Akmal 87; Aqib Liaqat 2-124, Mohammad Azab 1-56) and 114-4, 46 overs (Umar Akmal 61 not out, Iftikhar Ahmed 20, Mohammad Saad 15; Mohammad Junaid 3-44, Mohammad Azab 1-13)

KRL beat Ghani Glass by one wicket at State Bank Stadium

Ghani Glass 363-7, 80 overs (Saeed Malik 105 not out, Shahbaz Javed 74, Saad Naseem 58; Kashif Ali 3-61, Arshadullah 2-117, Sirajuddin 1-35, Shayan Sheikh 1-93) and 79 all out, 26.2 overs (Kashif Ali 19, Shahbaz Javed 17; Sirajuddin 4-7, Kashif Ali 4-33, Arshadullah 2-37)

KRL 320-8, 80 overs (Maaz Sadaqat 84 not out, Ali Zaryab 65, Sarmad Bhatti 54; Niaz Khan 4-107, Saeed Malik 2-41, Hussain Talat 1-41, Bilawal Iqbal 1-63) and 123-9, 35.2 overs (Kashif Ali 30 not out, Abdul Faseeh 15, Rohail Nazir 13; Ghulam Mudassar 4-32, Niaz Khan 4-61, Bilawal Iqbal 1-24)

SNGPL beat PTV by eight wickets at UBL Sports Complex

PTV 317 all out, 79.2 overs (Uzair Mumtaz 108, Hasan Mohsin 59, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 46; Arif Yaqoob 4-97, Mohammad Awais Anwar 3-47, Bilawal Bhatti 1-31, Mohammad Ali 1-50, Mubasir Khan 1-73) and 189 all out, 49.1 overs (Hasan Nawaz 69, Nasir Nawaz 62, Mohammad Suleman 21, Jahandad Khan 21; Arif Yaqoob 6-80, Mohammad Ali 2-43, Bilawal Bhatti 1-25, Mohammad Awais Anwar 1-33)

SNGPL 424-7, 80 overs (Abid Ali 121, Omair Bin Yousuf 120, Haseebullah 76; Adil Naz 3-83, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 1-86, Jahandad Khan 1-90) and 85-2, 21 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 51, Abid Ali 18, Asad Shafiq 9 not out; Faisal Akram 1-19, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 1-34)

 

[RidiculousMan]

Am I imagining this but is the owner of one the teams playing and captaining in a FC tournament. Ghani Glass has a a guy called Moeez Ghani and bowled 2 overs

It seems like this talented and definitely not a nepo kid has been dropped as captain of Ghani Glass.