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LAHORE: Abdullah Fazal and Haroon Arshad’s sparkling centuries, backed by a splendid bowling display from pacer Saqib Khan — who took a five-wicket haul in the second innings and nine in the match — helped Karachi Blues clinch the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2025-26 title.

With this, Karachi Blues won their record third title in the tournament’s history as Sialkot failed to defend their crown.

Chasing a daunting 533-run target, Sialkot were eventually bundled out for 314 on the final day here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Friday.

Saqib, who remained the chief tormentor, started with the wicket of opener Azan Awais, who was trapped lbw for 11. The pair could only add 23 from their overnight score of 12.

After the early blow, Abdullah Shafique and Muhammad Hurraira tried to steady the innings with a 46-run partnership, which brought the total to 81.

However, the stand eventually culminated with Hurraira’s wicket, who was caught behind for 39 with the aid of five boundaries.

Despite the wickets, Abdullah held firm at one end and stitched together multiple stands with middle-order batters. However, his resistance ended after he notched up 59 off 98 balls, laced with five fours and a six.

The other notable partnership was between Hamza Nazar and wicket-keeper batter Afzal Manzoor, who added 112 for the sixth wicket, which provided Sialkot some relief.

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The duo batted impressively while chasing an uphill task and brought the total above the 250-run mark. But, spinners Rameez Aziz and pacer Mushtaq Ahmed dismissed both batters in quick succession, which put Karachi Blues on the cusp of victory.

Afzal 63 off 48 was peppered with 13 fours while Hamza hit nine fours on his way to 56 off 84 balls.

It was only a matter of time for Karachi as Saqib, who started the proceedings, bowled Mohammad Hasnain to take his side to a memorable victory.

Saqib Khan took five for 86 in 20.1 overs and finished as the second-highest wicket-taker with 47 wickets to his name in nine matches at an impressive average of 20.59.

For his 88 and 114, Abdullah Fazal was named the player of the match in the final.

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LAHORE: Haroon Arshad’s second century of the season helped Karachi Blues gain a substantial lead in the second innings and set up a mammoth target against Sialkot in the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2025-26 here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.

Sialkot closed the day four at 12 for no loss in pursuit of a 533-run target, with openers Azan Awais and Mohammad Hurraira remaining unbeaten on seven and five runs respectively.

Earlier, Karachi Blues were bowled out after piling a massive 458-run total on the board. They added 256 runs to their overnight score of 202-1, thanks to youngster Haroon Arshad’s sublime century.

Sialkot started the day on a positive note as Mohammad Hasnain removed the century maker Abdullah Fazal, who made 114 off 219 balls with the help of 13 fours.

However, seasoned batter Shan Masood paired up with Haroon in the middle, and the duo forged an 84-run stand for the third wicket.

Sialkot’s skipper Usama Mir returned figures of 5 for 98 as the defending champions were kept in the field for almost two days.

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Mohammad Hasnain sent down 34 overs, taking 3-91, while off-spinner Hamza Nazar and Hasan Ali dismissed one batter each.

Shan – who registered his 59th first-class half-century – collected 76 runs off 107 balls, comprising nine fours.

The left-hander also went past the 13,000 first-class runs landmark in his 194th game in the format and 335th innings.

Haroon (116, 236b, 9x4s) brought up his second first-class century off 219 balls before Hamza removed him with a fine delivery that turned to hit the stumps going between his bat and pad in the 92nd over.

21 balls later, Usama bagged his first of five scalps, getting Saud Shakeel caught at slip as Karachi Blues lost seven wickets for 131 runs.

No.6 batter Usman Khan sped up Karachi’s pursuit for an insurmountable target as he contributed 47 off 57 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes, stitching 78 runs with Shan.

Rameez Aziz (30, 65b, 2x4s, 1×6) was the last wicket to fall after he accompanied the tail for 26, 13, and 13-run stands.

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ABBOTABAD: Saud Shakeel registered his 22nd first-class century to give Karachi Whites a strong start against AJK on the opening day of the fourth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.

Karachi Whites finished the first day with 345-8 in 71 overs. Ramiz Aziz remained unbeaten for 96 as he partnered with Saud Shakeel for a 194-run fifth-wicket stand.

In another match, Mohammad Faizan’s all-round heroics involving 7-13 and 34-ball 61 stole the show at National Ground in Islamabad as Faisalabad finished with a 56-run lead and three wickets in hand against Larkana.

Batting first, Larkana were dismissed for 91 in 40.4 overs. Faisalabad were 147-7 in 26 overs at stumps courtesy of Mushtaq Ahmed’s 5-49.

Islamabad’s Musa Khan picked up his third first-class five-fer to skittle out Hyderabad for 93 in 21.3 overs at Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad. Kaleem Dil backed up with 4-36. At stumps, Islamabad had gained a 50-run lead with five wickets in hand.

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At Shoaib Akhtar Stadium, Rawalpindi’s Shadab Khan bagged his third first-class five-wicket haul. Bahawalpur were bundled out for 233 in 59 overs as Mohammad Sheharyar top-scored with an unbeaten 74. At stumps, Rawalpindi were 41-3.

Lahore Whites’ Ubaid Shah (4-53), Mohammad Salman (3-52) and Ahmed Daniyal (2-15) shared nine wickets among them to dismiss Abbottabad for 174 in 53.4 overs. At the close of play, Lahore Whites were 81-3 in 21 overs.

At Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Karachi Blues’ Mohammad Hamza figures of 7-20 to bundle out DM Jamali for a mere 50 within the first session. In turn, Fawad Alam scored a 73-ball 62 as Karachi Blues finished the day with 144-8, with a 94-run lead.

Elsewhere, after a delayed start at Ashfaq Cricket Ground in Sirdheri, Charsadda, Multan closed the day with 120-2 in 32 overs against Peshawar, with skipper Imam-ul-Haq returning undefeated on 55.

Quetta were 89-4 in 29 overs at stumps against FATA at Railway Cricket Ground, Haripur as play started late due to wet conditions.

Only 35 overs of play was possible at Gohati Cricket Ground, Swabi, where Lahore Blues finished the day with 142-2 on the board courtesy of unbeaten half-centuries from Mohammad Saleem and Umar Siddiq.

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CHARSADDA: Sahibzada Farhan and Waqar Ahmed scored dominant centuries to power Peshawar Region to a commendable total against Karachi Whites on the opening day of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QeAT) 2024/25.

After being asked to bat, the opening pair of Sahibzada and Waqar knitted a 217-run partnership.

Waqar Ahmed (140, 191b, 18x4s, 2x6s) and Sahibzada Farhan (100, 135b, 14x4s, 2x6s) scored centuries as Peshawar Region finished the first day at 365 for three in 90 overs.

Irsrarullah coming to bat at number three scored a 102-ball 65, which included nine fours and a six, while captain Iftikhar Ahmed returned undefeated on 35 along with Nabi Gul (14 not out, 40b, 2x4s, 1×6).

Multan Region v Rawalpindi Region at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Multan’s Muhammad Shahzad (78, 50b, 6x4s, 6x6s) scored a quick-fire half-century before Multan Region were dismissed for 256 in 61.5 overs after being put in to bat. Imam-ul-Haq (39, 66b, 5x4s), Waseem Akram Jnr (38, 66b, 3x4s, 1×6) and Sharoon Siraj (32, 36b, 3x4s, 1×6) were other run-getters for the Multan Region.

Rawalpindi Region’s Jahandad Khan took four wickets, while Ali Hasnain and Mohammad Awais Anwar snapped three and two wickets, respectively.

At stumps, Rawalpindi Region were 55 for two in 19 overs with opening batter Abdul Faseeh unbeaten on 34. Waseem took Rawalpindi Region both wickets to fall.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Region v Bahawalpur Region at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium

In another Group B clash of the QeAT, AJK Region were bowled out for 238 in 75.5 overs after Bahawalpur Region opted to field. Captain Hasan Raza scored a 207-ball 105, which included 15 boundaries.

For Bahawalpur Region, Ali Shabbir and Muhammad Imran bagged three wickets apiece. At stumps, Bahawalpur Region were six for no loss in 2.2 overs.

Islamabad Region v Abbottabad Region at the National Ground, Islamabad

Islamabad Region were bundled out for 117 in 41.3 overs after Abbottabad decided to field first. Abbottabad’s Adil Naz bagged a five-wicket haul (5-33) while left-arm pacer Israr Hussain took two wickets for 48 runs.

At stumps, Abbottabad were 90 for eight in 35 overs. Islamabad’s right-arm fast bowler Nusratullah grabbed four wickets for 13, while left-arm spinner Shayan Shaikh picked three wickets for 19 in eight overs.

Faisalabad Region v Lahore Region Whites at Diamond Ground, Islamabad

After Faisalabad opted to field, Lahore Region Whites scored 225 for seven in 79 overs when stumps were drawn. Attyab Ahmed (69, 172b, 10x4s) and Obaid Shahid (59, 104b, 10x4s) scored half-centuries for their side.

Test fast bowler Khurram Shehzad was the most successful bowler for Faisalabad Region, taking four wickets for 42 runs in 15 overs.

Hyderabad Region v Larkana Region at Marghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad

Hyderabad Region finished the day one with 309 for nine in 82 overs courtesy of half-centuries by Mohammad Suleman (84, 151b, 11x4s, 1×6), Gohar Ali (81, 95b, 14x4s, 2x6s) and Muhammad Sadam (76, 117b, 9x4s).

For Larkana Region, Aamir Ali Brohi, Asif Ali Chandio, Mohammad Nawaz and Shahzaib Aziz bagged two wickets each.

Karachi Region Blues v Quetta Region at Rana Naveed Academy, Sheikhupura

Quetta Region were bowled out for 147 in 49.3 overs after defending champions Karachi Region Blues opted to field. Quetta’s Shahbaz Khan returned undefeated on 47 off 100 balls, which included four fours.

Tabish Khan took four wickets for 55, while Aftab Khan and Fahad Amin bagged three wickets each.

In turn, at stumps, Karachi Region Blues were 51 for nine in 21.3 overs. Only Saifullah Bangash managed to get into double figures as he scored a 28-ball 19, hitting two fours.

Quetta’s Najeebullah bagged five wickets for 13 runs, while Mohammad Idrees took three wickets for six runs in 2.3 overs.

FATA Region v Sialkot Region at Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala

After being asked to bat first, FATA Region, on the back of half-centuries from Mohammad Farooq (75, 97b, 7x4s, 3x6s) and Samiullah Jnr (52, 89b, 4x4s, 2x6s), scored 316 for seven in 84 overs before close of play.

Sialkot Region’s Amad Butt took four wickets, while leg-spinner Usama Mir grabbed two wickets.

Dera Murad Jamali Region v Lahore Region Blues at Saeed Sports City Bedian, Lahore

Danish Aziz scored 102 off 192 balls to help Dera Murad Jamali Region score 254 for five in 88 overs. After being put into bat, opening batter Basit Ali scored a 75-ball 51, laced with nine fours and a six. Danish hit six fours and two sixes.

For Lahore Region Blues, Nisar Ahmad picked three wickets.

The premier first-class tournament will see 18 teams from 16 regions divided into three groups. The top side from each group will advance to the triangular stage.

In the triangular stage, the first-placed team from each group will play two matches, with the top two sides qualifying for the final, set to take place from 14 to 18 December. The venues of the triangular stage and the final of the QeAT will be confirmed in due course.

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LAHORE: Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Karachi Whites handed Faisalabad a thumping 456-run loss to win the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023-24 title at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.

Karachi Whites clinched their fifth Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title after defeating Faisalabad at 456 runs on the last day of the five-day final.

Faisalabad captain Faheem Ashraf was the last batter to be dismissed off the bowling of Ghulam Mudassar, sparking off celebrations for the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side that pocketed a cash prize of PKR 10 million.

Karachi Whites’ last Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) title win came in the 2001-02 season, when they beat Peshawar in the final by eight wickets. Before that, they completed a hat-trick of titles in 1990-91, 1991-92 and 1992-93.

Faisalabad resumed from their overnight score of 129-6 with Faheem leading a counterattack, delaying the inevitable.

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They lost two wickets in the first session with Ali Asfand and Khurram Shahzad the batters dismissed as Faisalabad reached lunch at the score of 230-8.

Faheem then completed his fourth first-class century off 119 balls, and added 57 runs for the ninth wicket with Arshad Iqbal and 51 runs for the last wicket with Mohammad Ali.

Faheem was eventually dismissed for 147 off 181 deliveries, his career-best score including 23 fours and two sixes.

For Karachi Whites, Ghulam Mudassar registered figures of 3-62 while Shahnawaz Dahani took 2-119. Mir Hamza, Noman Ali and Asad Shafiq bagged one wicket apiece.

At the conclusion of the round-robin stage of the tournament, Faisalabad had topped the points table with Karachi Whites second on the standings. Peshawar’s Sahibzada Farhan topped the batting charts with 847 runs in 10 innings and was awarded best batter of the tournament.

For his 203 in the first innings and 109 in the second innings, Karachi Whites’ Saim Ayub was named player of the final. The victorious team’s captain Sarfaraz Ahmed (697 runs and 28 dismissals) was declared player of the tournament.

Faisalabad duo Khurram Shahzad (36 wickets in eight matches) and Ali Shan (28 catches and one stumping) were named best bowler and best wicket-keeper of the tournament respectively.

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Faisalabad lost six wickets in pursuit of the improbable target of 790 as Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Karachi Whites maintained their dominance in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023-24 final.

Faisalabad started their innings on day four with openers Taimoor Sultan and Mohammad Huraira. Huraira lost his wicket after making only five runs off 14 balls while Taimoor made 31 off 73 before being caught by Sarfaraz Ahmed off the bowling of Noman Ali.

Faisalabad wicket-keeper Ali Shan made 24 off 43 while left-handed batter Ali Waqas scored 48 off 73 deliveries with nine boundaries, falling only two runs short of a half-century.

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Muhammad Irfan Khan and Asif Ali were dismissed in single figures, scoring one off two and three off 13 balls, respectively, before being sent to the pavilion.

Faheem Ashraf and Ali Ashraf were the unbeaten batters at stumps with Faheem making 15 not out off 29 balls.

Earlier, Asad Shafiq and Sarfaraz Ahmed continued their innings for Karachi Whites with Asad at a solid 60 and Sarfaraz having made one off six deliveries by the end of day three.

Asad then amassed his 31st first-class century by scoring 100 off 201 balls before the lunch break taking Karachi Whites’ score to 350 runs in 92 overs.

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Karachi Whites then declared their score at 370 in 98.1 overs at the expense of seven wickets in the second innings of the QEAT Final.

Sarfaraz Ahmed ended his run at 73 off 112 deliveries and emerged as the second-highest run-getter of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24 with a tally of 697 runs in 11 innings while Asad clinched the third position after ending his innings at an impressive 113 off 222 balls, and his tally reading 670 runs in 13 innings.

Khurram Shahzad picked up two wickets for Faisalabad while Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Ali and Arshad Iqbal took a wicket each in the second innings.

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LAHORE: Left-arm pacer Mir Hamza took a five-wicket haul to book Faisalabad Region on a modest total before Saim Ayub’s century in the second innings propelled Karachi Whites to attain a massive lead in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) Final.

Karachi Whites emerged on top on the third day of the QEAT final, scoring 238-5 in their second innings while Faisalabad failed to make much of an impact with just 124 in their first innings, losing their remaining six batters during the early hours of the day.

Opening batter Khurram Manzoor was clean bowled by Khurram Shahzad on the first ball of the innings while 21-year-old Saim Ayub continued to play well until the 57th over with 109 off 179 emerging as the inning’s only centurion scoring 12 boundaries and one six.

Saim became the first batter to score a double century and a hundred in a QEAT final.

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Shan Masood and Asad Shafiq both recorded half-centuries with Shan making a rapid 51 off just 26 deliveries before losing his wicket as a result of a run-out while Asad Shafiq went on to play towards the end of the day with 60 not out off 140 deliveries.

Omair Bin Yousuf failed to make any runs off 21 balls and was caught by wicket-keeper Ali Shan off the bowling of Mohammad Ali. The baton soon passed over to skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed who recorded one run off six balls before the end of the day.

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Earlier, Faisalabad batters Muhammad Irfan Khan and Ali Shan had picked up from yesterday’s innings making 32 off 33 and nine off 11, respectively.

Ali Asfand scored a meagre five off nine deliveries before losing his wicket to Shahnawaz Dahani while Khurram Shahzad made three off eight before being caught by Omair Bin Yousuf off the bowling of Mir Hamza.

Karachi Whites left-arm pacer Mir Hamza registered his 29th first-class five-wicket haul while right-arm fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani took his career-best figures of 4-50.

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LAHORE: Pacers Mir Hamza and Shahnawaz Dahani strengthened Karachi Whites’ command on the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24 final as they reduced Faisalabad to 76/4 after piling up a mammoth 543.

Faisalabad lost four wickets in their first-innings reply to Karachi Whites of the QEAT 2023/24 final finishing day two at 76-4, trailing by 467 runs.

Muhammad Irfan Khan and Ali Shan were the two unbeaten batters for Faisalabad at the close of play.

Mohammad Huraira, Taimoor Sultan, Ali Waqas and Asif Ali were the four Faislabad batters to be sent back to the pavilion. Taimoor was caught by Ghazi Ghouri off the bowling of Shahnawaz Dahani for a seven-ball duck while Huraira made 17 off 52 balls.

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Huraira’s partnership with Ali Waqas yielded 34 runs off 78 deliveries. Mir Hamza successfully tore into the partnership, bowling out Huraira in the 16th over and claimed Waqas’ scalp in the 18th over, ending his run at 27 (44).

Right-handed batter Asif Ali made three off 24 while Irfan and Ali Shan continued were not out at 12 and nine, respectively.

Earlier in the day Saim Ayub, who was riding high from his double century on the first day managed to add only three more runs before being caught by Ali Shan off the bowling of Khurram Shahzad.

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Later, Karachi Whites captain Sarfaraz Ahmed contributed with an important 45 off 67 balls.

Omair Bin Yousuf and Ghazi Ghouri failed to make an impact while Test veteran Asad Shafiq managed 25 (47). Noman Ali lost his wicket to Arshad Iqbal after making a meagre nine off 27 deliveries.

Mir Hamza came in with much enthusiasm and ended up making 33 runs off 38 balls studded with six fours and one maximum while Shahnawaz Dahani, last man to be dismissed, made 10 off 12.

Pacers Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and Arshad Iqbal all returned with three wickets apiece.

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Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Karachi Whites and Faheem Ashraf-led Faisalabad qualified for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24 final after their respective seventh-round fixtures failed to contribute a result.

Owing to the influence of rain on the previous three days of play across the four venues of the QEAT 2023-24, no definitive results could be produced on the final day of round seven of the tournament, with all four games ending in draws.

Faheem Ashraf’s Faisalabad and Sarfaraz Ahmed’s Karachi Whites topped the points table after the conclusion of the seventh round.

Consequently, the two sides will now lock horns in the final of the QEAT 2023/24, scheduled to be played from 22 to 26 October at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

In their final group stage fixture, Lahore Blues failed to bank on their first innings demolition as they settled for a stalemate against Karachi Whites.

Resuming from their overnight score of 146 for six in 40 overs, Lahore Blues ended with an innings total of 203 in 58.2 overs on the final day.

Hashim Ibrahim (51, 71b, 8x4s) was the highest scorer for the side. His efforts were supported by Qasim Akram (38, 57b, 5x4s). Left-arm pacer Mir Hamza returned with four wickets while left-arm spinner Noman Ali got three wickets for Karachi.

In their second attempt, Karachi Whites posted 213 runs in 54 overs, while losing six wickets in the innings. Omair Bin Yousuf (65, 87b, 4x4s, 4x6s) and Khurram Manzoor (48, 101b, 6x4s) top-scored for the side.

Usman Qadir and Asfand Mehran got two wickets each, while pacers Ali Shafiq and Hunain Shah returned with a wicket apiece.

The match was drawn when no definitive result was deemed possible on the final day of play.

In the 25th match of the ongoing QEAT 2023/24, Lahore Region Whites only got to bat three overs in the final innings against Faisalabad before the two captains shook hands to draw the match.

At the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Faisalabad started their day from 238 runs for four in 59 overs. They got to 472 runs in 128.2 overs before getting bowled out.

Ali Waqas (151 not out, 282b, 17x4s) was the standout batter in the innings. Irfan Khan Niazi (99, 152b, 10x4s, 1×6) and Mohammad Huraira (87, 121b, 13x4s) were the other contributors with the bat.

Aamer Jamal and Saad Naseem both returned with three wickets each in the innings.

Another last-round QEAT 2023/24 fixture between Rawalpindi and Multan was heavily impacted by rain on three days and was drawn when no definitive results could be foreseen.

Rawalpindi resumed from their overnight score of 150 for two in 43 overs. After batting for 118 overs, they posted 501 runs on the board, losing four wickets in the process.

Haider Ali (170 not out, 228b, 16x4s, 2x6s) was the star performer for the side. Umar Amin (153, 218b, 15x4s, 1×6) was the other prominent batter.

Zeeshan Malik scored a half-century as well, getting to 56 runs in 80 balls, including six boundaries and one maximum.

Meanwhile, another seventh-round QEAT 2023/24 fixture between the FATA Region and Peshawar ended with no result after the first three days of play were washed out.

FATA won the toss and elected to bowl first at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Sahibzada Farhan produced a solid knock, hitting 140 in 148 balls with 27 boundaries.

Kamran Ghulam (102 not out, 177b, 9x4s, 2x6s), Mehran Ibrahim (50 not out, 94b, 5x4s, 1×6), Zain Khan (44, 51b, 10x4s) were the other contributors with the bat. Asif Afridi bagged two wickets while Akif Javed got one wicket to his name.

Peshawar stood at 360 for three at the close of play. The match was drawn.

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Veteran batter Asad Shafiq’s gutsy 36 lifted Karachi Whites to edge Rawalpindi by one wicket to register their second victory in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24 while Faisalabad eased to a six-wicket triumph over Peshawar.

At Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Karachi Whites chased 157 in 57.4 overs, defeating Rawalpindi by one wicket.

Rawalpindi resumed their second batting attempt from 108 for six in 43.4 overs. They lost the remaining four wickets rather quickly, getting to the final score of 141 in 55.2 overs.

Abdul Faseeh (50, 121b, 7x4s) was the top scorer for the side. Jamal Anwar (26, 50b, 2x4s) was the other contributor with the bat.

Mir Hamza shone with the ball, grabbing six wickets in the innings. Spinner Noman Ali also got two scalps.

Karachi Whites were tasked with chasing 157 runs in the final innings. The side completed the target in 57.4 overs at the loss of nine wickets.

Veteran Asad Shafiq (36, 82b, 6x4s) was the highest run-getter for the side, followed by Ammad Alam who scored 27 in 96 balls including one maximum.

Jahandad Khan had four scalps to his name, while Kashif Ali and Awais Anwar returned with two wickets each.

Meanwhile, at Pindi Stadium, Faisalabad were given 109 runs to chase in the final innings of their sixth-round QEAT fixture, which the side achieved in 30.2 overs with six wickets remaining.

Peshawar started their day with 155 for five on the board after batting for 46 overs the previous day.

They managed to post 205 runs in 65 overs; skipper Sahibzada Farhan remained the most successful batter for the side, scoring 92 runs in 120 balls, including 14 boundaries and a maximum.

Mehran Ibrahim was the other contributor with the bat (40 not out, 128b, 4x4s). Mohammad Ali got a five-fer for Faisalabad. Khurram Shahzad and Arshad Iqbal picked two wickets apiece.

In turn, Faisalabad was asked to chase 109 in the final innings. Raees Ahmed (34, 61b, 6x4s), Mohammad Huraira (33, 56b, 4x4s) and Irfan Khan Niazi (25 not out, 22b, 5x4s) chipped in with the bat to take the score to 111 in 30.2 overs, securing a win for the side by six wickets.

Niaz Khan was the pick of the bowlers, picking three wickets in the innings. Spinner Sajid Khan also got one wicket.

Whereas, the match between Lahore Blues and Multan at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore resulted in a draw on the final day of round six of the QEAT.

Imran Butt-led Lahore Blues resumed from 314 runs from 87 overs, having lost one wicket the previous day.

Imran scored a magnificent double century (255, 401b, 26x4s, 2x6s). He was supported by Qasim Akram (72, 85b, 11x4s, 1×6) and Hammad Butt (51, 101b, 6x4s).

Lahore Blues posted 578 in 162 overs and lost six wickets in the innings. Zahid Mahmood and Ali Usman returned with two wickets each. The match was drawn when no definitive results could be foreseen.

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