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ABBOTTABAD: Tayyab Tahir’s first-inning century, paired up with Ahmed Bashir’s match figures of 9-49 powered Lahore Region Whites to thump FATA Region by an innings and 118 runs in the 21st match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24.

After bowling out FATA for 97 runs in 26 overs in the first innings, Lahore Whites resumed their innings from 399 for eight at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.

Lahore added 24 runs to their total before declaring at 423 for eight in 100 overs. Asif Afridi had five wickets in the innings while Sameen Gul returned with two wickets to his name.

FATA bettered on their first batting attempt, however, remained largely unsuccessful in succumbing to the mammoth total posted by Lahore Whites.

They could manage 208 runs in 68.1 overs before the Lahore bowlers dismissed them, thereby winning by an innings and 118 runs to register their first win in the ongoing edition of the QEAT.

Aizaz Khan (52, 143b, 6x4s, 1×6) and Khushdil Shah (44, 82b, 7x4s) were the notable contributors with the bat for FATA. Ahmed Bashir and Mohammad Rameez picked up three wickets each while Asadullah and Aamir Jamal returned with two scalps to their names.

At Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Lahore Blues’ Imran Butt and Hashim Ibrahim registered centuries against Multan on the third day of round six of the QEAT 2023-24.

Multan declared their innings at 718 for eight after batting for 179 overs. Lahore Blues then began their batting; the side posted 314 runs from 87 overs, losing one wicket in the process which came courtesy of Tahir Hussain.

Hashim Ibrahim scored 120 runs from 226 balls (13x4s, 1×6). Captain Imran Butt had a splendid day with the bat. At stumps, he was unbeaten at 155 runs, which he scored on 253 balls and hit 16 boundaries and a six.

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In another sixth-round QEAT fixture, skipper Faheem Ashraf contributed with both the bat and the ball to keep Faisalabad dominant against Peshawar at Pindi Stadium.

Faisalabad started their day at 236 for six at Pindi Stadium, in response to Peshawar’s 216 runs posted in the first innings. Skipper Faheem Ashraf produced a solid half-century (60, 100b, 10x4s) which helped the side get to 313 runs in 116 overs.

Ali Shan (55, 119b, 4x4s, 1×6) and Ali Waqas (118, 272b, 14x4s, 1×6) were the other contributors with the bat, with both performances coming the previous day.

Spinner Sajid Khan and pacer Abbas Afridi got three wickets each while Niaz Khan and Mohammad Ilyas grabbed two wickets apiece.

Peshawar then replied by posting 155 for five on the board, after batting for 46 overs. Sahibzada Farhan played a captain’s innings and remained unbeaten at 71 (85b, 11x4s) at stumps.

Khurram Shahzad got two wickets while pacers Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Ali and Arshad Iqbal had one apiece.

Shan Masood, playing his first game of the QEAT 2023/24, produced a solid knock to keep Karachi Whites in the game against Rawalpindi at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium.

Karachi Whites resumed from 134 for the loss of two in 32.4 overs after Rawalpindi were bowled out for 243 in 84.3 overs the previous day.

Karachi posted 228 runs in 66.1 overs in the innings; Shan Masood scored 90 runs in 97 balls including 11 boundaries and Ammad Alam scored 46 runs in 109 balls including five boundaries and a maximum.

Rawalpindi’s Kashif Ali bagged a five-fer while Awais Anwar got three wickets.

Rawalpindi struggled in their second batting attempt, posting only 108 runs in 43.4 overs while losing six wickets in the process.

Abdul Faseeh (50, 121b, 7x4s) was the most valuable batter for Rawalpindi. Left-arm pacer Mir Hamza was the most successful bowler, returning with three important wickets. Tabish Khan, Aftab and Noman Ali also grabbed one wicket apiece.

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Four Multan batters registered centuries against Lahore Blues at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, on the second day of round six of the Quaid e Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023-24.

Multan resumed batting from 315 for three in 82.5 overs.

Continuing the batting onslaught that centurions Zain Abbas (118, 174b, 11x4s, 1×6) and Haseebullah (101, 222b, 6x4s) laid the ground for, Sharoon Siraj (114, 136b, 14x4s, 1×6), Mohammad Basit (105, 188b, 8x4s, 1×6), Saim Ayaz (117, 138b, 13x4s, 3x6s) inflated the runs for their side, helping taking it to 718 for eight in 178 overs.

Ali Usman (105 not out, 155b, 9x4s, 1×6) was unbeaten on the crease, at stumps. Qasim Akram got three wickets while Hunain Shah and Kashif Bhatti grabbed two each.

At Pindi Stadium, Ali Waqas hit an unbeaten century for Faisalabad, ensuring that the side gets in a comfortable position against Peshawar in the sixth round of the QEAT.

Faisalabad started their say at eight for one at Pindi Stadium after getting Peshawar bowled out for 216 in 72.2 overs the previous day.

Ali Waqas hit an unbeaten century (105 not out, 236, 12x4s, 1x6s). He was supported by Ali Shan (55, 119b, 4x4s, 1×6), as the side got to 236 for the loss of six wickets in 88 overs.

Mohammad Ilyas, Sajid Khan and Abbas Afridi got three wickets apiece for Peshawar.

Meanwhile, in another sixth-round QEAT fixture, Jamal Anwar’s half-century pulled Rawalpindi back into the game against Karachi Whites at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, after the former struggled to get going the previous day.

Rawalpindi took their overnight score of 114 for five to a comfortable 243 before they were bowled out in 84.3 overs.

Jamal Anwar (89, 199b, 13x4s) played a crucial knock for this side, ensuring that they remained in the game despite the shaky start to the innings the previous day.

Left-arm pacer had four wickets and spinner Noman Ali grabbed three wickets.

In return, Karachi Whites scored 134 for the loss of two in 32.4 overs. Shan Masood (66 not out, 72b, 7x4s) and Ammad Alam (45 not out, 94b, 5x4s, 1×6) were the notable batters for Karachi. Kashif Ali and Awais Anwar got a wicket each.

At Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Tayyab Tahir’s century helped Lahore Whites gain a formidable lead against FATA in the 21st match of the QEAT.

After bowling out FATA for 97 runs in 26 overs on day one, Lahore Whites resumed their innings from 66 for one at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.

They piled 399 runs on the board, at the loss of eight wickets in 96.2 overs. Tayyab Tahir (102, 184b, 11x4s, 3x6s) was the major contributor with the bat. He was helped by Umar Akmal (66, 71b, 6x4s, 3x6s) and Imran Dogar (50, 88b, 9x4s).

Asif Afridi grabbed a five-wicket-haul, remaining the pick of the bowlers for FATA. Sameen Gul got two wickets as well.

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Centuries by Zain Abbas and Haseebullah gave Multan a head-start against Lahore Blues at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on the first day of the sixth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023-24.

Imran Butt-led Lahore Blues won the toss and elected to field first at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Zain Abbas (118, 174b, 11x4s, 1×6) and Haseebullah (101, 222b, 6x4s) both produced centuries, giving Multan a solid start to their innings.

Sharoon Siraj (42 not out, 52b, 8x4s) was the other contributor with the bat. Ali Shafiq, Qasim Akram and Kashif Bhatti got a wicket each. At stumps, Multan was 315 for three after batting for 82.5 overs.

At Pindi Stadium, Faisalabad began their batting innings after bowling out Peshawar for 216 in 72.2 overs in the sixth-round QEAT fixture.

After winning the toss at Pindi Stadium, Faisalabad chose to bowl first. Solid knocks by Kamran Ghulam (64, 125b, 10x4s), Israrullah (55, 118b, 5x4s) and skipper Sahibzada Farhan (48, 76b, 8x4s) helped the side get to 216 in 72.2 overs, before they were bowled out.

Mohammad Ali was the pick of the bowlers for Faisalabad, returning with a five-fer. He was supported by Khurram Shahzad, who got three wickets.

In return, Faisalabad made eight runs and lost one wicket in the five overs they batted for.

Rawalpindi ended the day opening day of the fifth round of QEAT under pressure after losing five wickets for only 116 runs against Karachi Whites at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Rawalpindi were put to bat first after Karachi Whites won the toss. During the rain-delayed day, Karachi Whites managed to bowl 38 overs, which allowed the batting side to put 114 runs on the board while losing five wickets.

Captain Umar Amin (32, 62b, 2x4s) and allrounder Mubasir Khan (26, 54b, 3x4s) were the major run-scorers.

Mir Hamza got two wickets while Tabish Khan, Noman Ali and Rameesh Aziz returned with a wicket each.

At Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Lahore Whites dominated FATA in the sixth-round QEAT match after bowling them out for just 97 in the first innings.

Lahore Whites won the toss and invited FATA to bat first. It worked in their favour as the Saad Naseem-led side bowled out FATA in 26 overs in which they scored just 97 runs.

Skipper Khushdil Shah was the highest scorer for the side, producing 21 runs from 27 balls including four boundaries. Ahmed Bashir got six wickets while Aamer Jamal grabbed three wickets.

In response, Lahore Whites scored 66 runs at the loss of one wicket, in 17 overs. Ali Zaryab (40, 59b, 7x4s) was the highest scorer for Lahore. Asif Afridi was the only FATA bowler to pick a wicket.

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Lahore Region Blues chased down a 126-run target in the final innings against Rawalpindi at Pindi Cricket Stadium while Faisalabad beat FATA as both teams registered victories in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24.

Rawalpindi, at Pindi Cricket Stadium, were 302 for eight in 93 overs. Taimur Khan (166 not out, 232b, 29x4sm 3x6s) helped the side get to 345 runs before they were bowled out in 109.3 overs.

Hunain Shah returned with four wickets. Kashif Bhatti had three wickets while Ali Shafiq got two to his name.

In return, Imran Butt-led Lahore Blues chased the required 126 with significant ease, losing only three wickets in the process which came courtesy of Kashif Ali and Awais Anwar.

The former got two while the latter got just one. Usman Salahuddin (39 not out, 52b, 8x4s) and Husnain Talat (32 not out, 34b, 6x4s, 1×6) were the high scorers for Lahore in the final innings, as the side won by seven wickets.

In another fifth-round QEAT fixture, FATA resumed their second innings from 156 for eight while chasing 308 at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. They could only get to 181 runs before they were bowled out in 66.4 overs.

Khurram Shahzad returned with four wickets. He was supported by Mohammad Abubakar Khan and Mohammad Shahzad Gul, who bagged three and two wickets respectively.

Efforts by Mohammad Sarwar Afridi (59, 143b, 8x4s) and Samiullah Jr (48, 97b, 6x4s) went in vain as the Faisalabad bowlers ran through the FATA line-up, ensuring that the side secured a comfortable win in the fifth round of the QEAT 2023-2024.

The 17th match of the ongoing edition of the QEAT between Lahore Region Whites and Peshawar ended in a draw.

Peshawar resumed their innings from 330 for two at Gaddafi Stadium on the final day of play in the fifth round.

Skipper Sahibzada Farhan and Kamran Ghulam, who both completed their centuries the previous day, were at the crease. Sahibzada scored a double century (245, 429b, 28x4s, 4x6s) while Kamran ended up with 154 runs scored from 361 balls, including 11 boundaries and a maximum.

Niaz Khan scored 89 runs from 78 balls including 13 boundaries, taking the score to 589, before the side was bowled out after batting for 174.3 overs.

Mohammad Rameez Jr got a six-fer for Lahore Whites. He was helped by Ali Zaryab Asif, who bagged two wickets. The match was drawn, with neither side getting to bat for the second time.

Meanwhile, another fifth-round QEAT fixture between Karachi Region Whites and Multan ended in a stalemate after Karachi could get to 243/3 while chasing a daunting 432.

Saim Ayub registered his maiden first-class century (142 not out, 248b, 12x4s, 1×6) which helped plummet his side to 243 runs in 82 overs. Khurram Manzoor (41, 126b, 6x4s) was the other contributor with the bat.

The side lost three wickets in the innings, courtesy of Ali Usman who returned with two wickets and spinner Zahid Mahmood who got one wicket. With no definitive result on the card, the two captains shook their hands as the match was drawn.

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LAHORE: Ali Zaryab and Ahmed Shahzad scored centuries to power Lahore Whites to 375 at the loss of two wickets against Peshawar on the first day of the fifth-round fixture of the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24 at Gaddafi Stadium.

After opting to bat, Lahore Whites scored 375 runs in the day and lost two wickets, thanks to Ali Zaryab, who gave his side a solid head-start, which was furthered by veteran Ahmed Shehzad. The former scored 141 runs in 213 balls, hitting 21 boundaries, while the latter remained unbeaten at 163 in 243 balls with the help of 22 boundaries.

Maaz Sadaqat and Mohammad Amir Khan had a wicket each, on a day that otherwise brought little respite to the Peshawar bowlers.

In another QEAT fixture, unbeaten centuries by Hussain Talat and Junaid Ali helped Lahore Blues to score 359-4 on the first day in 88 overs before stumps were called.

Rawalpindi opted to take the field first after winning the toss at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Lahore Blues had a convincing outing with the bat. On the back of half century by Hashim Ibrahim (69, 89b, 8x4s, 3x6s) and unbeaten centuries by Hussain Talat (100, 172b, 11x4s, 1×6) and Junaid Ali (102, 184b, 14x4s).

Pacer Mohammad Awais Anwar got two wickets, becoming the pick of the bowlers for Rawalpindi on a day that mostly went in Lahore Blues’ favour.

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In the 20^th match of the ongoing season of QEAT, Multan opted to bat first against Karachi White at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on the first day of the fifth round. Multan had a rough start to the innings, losing five wickets cheaply.

However, Mohammad Basit (60, 75b, 10x4s) and Aamer Yamin (44, 59b, 5x4s) recovered well for their side building a partnership of 83 runs.

Muhammad Imran (31, 48b, 3x4s, 1×6) and Ali Usman (57, 47b, 4x4s, 4x6s) furthered the efforts of their teammates by adding 86 more runs together.

Mir Hamza and Tabish Khan got three wickets each as Multan were bowled out for 220 runs.

Karachi Whites too struggled to get going; at stumps, the scorecard read 86 for five.

Saim Ayub (40, 62b, 9x4s) was the highest scorer for his side, while Ali Usman grabbed three wickets and experienced spinner Zahid Mehmood got two wickets.

On the other hand, in the 18^th match of the QEAT, Rehan Afridi-led FATA won the toss and elected to field first at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.

FATA banked on their decision to bowl first and kept the Faisalabad batters on their toes. Skipper Faheem Ashraf was the highest scorer of the innings, hitting 76 on 110 balls, including 12 boundaries rescuing his side from a certain collapse after an unstable start.

Mohammad Huraira (37, 59b, 6x4s) was the other contributor with the bat as the side was restricted to 215 runs in the first innings. Pacer Asif Afridi bagged three wickets. He was supported by Arshad Ullah and Aimal Khan, both of whom got two wickets apiece.

At stumps, FATA scored only nine runs while losing a wicket in the process courtesy of Khurram Shahzad in five overs.

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RAWALPINDI: Abdul Faseeh’s unbeaten century led Rawalpindi Region to their first win of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24 season by defeating Faisalabad by seven wickets in the fourth round match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Rawalpindi successfully chased down the 204-run target set by Faisalabad on the back of an unbeaten 109 by 24-year-old Abdul Faseeh, featuring 17 boundaries.

Resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 190 for two in 48 overs, it took 7.3 more overs for Rawalpindi to achieve the target, losing Ashfaq Ahmed’s wicket in the process, who was dismissed by Mohammad Ali for 40 off 49 balls, hitting seven fours.

Meanwhile, in another fourth-round QEAT fixture, Sarfaraz Ahmed struck an unbeaten double century in a drawn game between Karachi Whites and Lahore Whites at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Sarfaraz Ahmed’s marathon innings combined with Rameez Aziz’s unbeaten 151 on the fourth day allowed Karachi Whites to put a huge 784 runs on the scoreboard in reply to Lahore Whites’ first innings score of 509 for nine declared in 137.2 overs.

Resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 432 for four in 125 overs, an unbroken 351-run partnership between Sarfaraz and Rameez for the sixth wicket was the highlight of the day. Sarfaraz scored an unbeaten 200 off 236 balls, which included 24 fours and a six, while Rameez scored an undefeated 151 off 264 balls, hitting 15 fours and two sixes.

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Peshawar were led to their second win in the ongoing season of QEAT after defeating Lahore Blues by three wickets at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.

Chasing a modest 190-run for victory, Peshawar lost seven wickets in the process and achieved the target in the 63rd over. For the winning team, Kamran Ghulam top-scored with a 99-ball 50, hitting five boundaries. Israrullah was another notable run-scorer, scoring 30 off 78 balls, which included three fours.

Kashif Bhatti and Waqas Ahmed bagged two wickets each for Lahore Blues.

Earlier, Lahore Blues were dismissed for 215 in 68.2 overs, after resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 149 for seven.

In the 16th match of the QEAT, FATA played out a drawn game against Multan after being enforced a follow-on at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

FATA after being enforced a follow-on were 336 for nine in 128.3 overs when stumps were drawn. Mohammad Irfan Khan was the notable run-getter for the side, scoring 84 off 177 balls, hitting 10 fours and two sixes.

For Multan, Aamer Yamin, Hamayun Altaf and Zahid Mehmood bagged two wickets each.

Earlier, FATA had resumed their second innings at the overnight score of 167 for three in 50 overs.

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Ammad Alam, Asad Shafiq and Khurram Manzoor scored centuries and powered Karachi Whites to 432-4 in response to Lahore Whites’ 509/9 in the fourth-round match of the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24.

A 168-run opening wicket partnership between centurions Khurram Manzoor (110, 248b, 9x4s, 2x6s) and Ammad Alam (102, 158b, 11x4s, 4x6s) helped Karachi Whites post 432 for four in 125 overs against Lahore Whites first innings score of 509 for nine declared.

Asad Shafiq, coming to bat at number four, continued his fine form in the tournament, scoring his second century. He fell to Saad Nasim for 113 off 174, which included 12 boundaries.

Fahad Iqbal was the other notable run-getter for his side, returning undefeated on 60 off 142 balls, hitting four fours.

Leg-spinner Saad was the most successful bowler for his team, grabbing two wickets for 51 runs.

Meanwhile, in another fourth-round QEAT fixture, Rawalpindi were just 13 runs short of the 203-run target set by Faisalabad at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. This will be Rawalpindi’s first win of the tournament.

Resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 135 for five in 47.2 overs, Faisalabad were dismissed for 234 in 74.4 overs. Abubakar Khan was the only notable batter for Faisalabad, scoring 67 off 160 balls, hitting nine boundaries.

For Rawalpindi, Mohammad Faizan bagged four wickets for 84 and ended up with match figures of nine for 119 in 34 overs.

Chasing 203 to win, Rawalpindi’s opening pair of Abdul Faseeh and Zeeshan Malik (26, 62b, 2x4s) provided a solid 61-run start to the innings. After the departure of Zeeshan, Hasan Raza (22, 32b, 3x4s) joined Abdul and the pair knitted 42 runs for the second wicket.

At stumps, Rawalpindi were 190 for two in 48 overs. Abdul returned undefeated on 99 off 148 balls, smashing 15 fours, while Ashfaq Ahmed remained not out on 40 off 46 balls, which included seven fours. The pair added an unbroken 87 runs for the third wicket.

In the 16th match of the QEAT, Multan’s Zahid Mahmood bagged five wickets to dismiss FATA for 348 and also enforced a follow-on, who were dismissed for 348 in 90.2 overs in reply to Multan’s first innings score of 529 for five declared in 111.4 overs.

Right-arm leg-spinner Zahid took five wickets for 135 runs in 28 overs. For FATA, Akif Javed (53 not out, 33b, 2x4s, 6x6s) and Mohammad Sarwar (51, 103b, 6x4s) scored half-centuries.

After being enforced a follow-on, FATA ended the day on 167 for three in 50 overs, still trailing by 14 runs. Salman Khan top-scored for his side with 76 off 153 balls, hitting 12 fours.

Lahore Blues were in a spot of bother in their fourth-round QEAT match against Peshawar when third day’s play ended.

Lahore Blues were leading by 123 runs with three second innings wicket remaining. Usman Salahuddin top-scored for Lahore Blues with a 112-ball 44, which included five fours and a six.

For Peshawar, Mohammad Ilyas, Niaz Khan and Sajid Khan bagged two wickets each.

Earlier, resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 224 for four, Peshawar were dismissed for 360 in 95.4 overs.

Sajid Khan coming to bat at number eight scored 39 off 62 balls, hitting four boundaries. Niaz Khan, batting at number 10 added a 57-ball 33, which included four boundaries.

For Lahore Blues, Kashif Bhatti bagged four wickets for 59, while Waqas Ahmed took three wickets for 87.

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Ali Zaryab’s maiden double century powered Lahore Whites to 345/3 against Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Karachi Whites in the fourth-round fixture of the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023/24.

A 153-run first-wicket partnership between Ali Zaryab and Ahmed Shehzad helped Lahore Whites post 345 for three in 87 overs against Karachi Whites.

After being asked to bat first, left-handed batter Ali Zaryab scored his maiden first-class double century. He returned unbeaten on 204 off 289 balls, studded with 25 fours and one six.

Test cricketer Ahmed scored 65, which included nine boundaries before he was bowled by Test left-arm spinner Noman Ali.

Noman took two wickets for 104 runs from 30 overs.

In another QEAT match, Faisalabad batters were unable to face a fiery spell from left-arm pacer Mohammad Faizan, who in his maiden first-class match took five wickets for 35 and helped his side bowl out Faisalabad for 112 in 39.3 overs.

Ali Waqas was the only notable batter for Faisalabad, scoring 26.

In reply, Rawalpindi were 77 for four in 32.3 overs when stumps were drawn. Opening batter Zeeshan Malik top-scored for his side, returning undefeated on 60 off 96 balls, hitting nine fours.

For Faisalabad, Test fast bowler Faheem Ashraf bagged two wickets for seven runs in seven overs.

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Multan completely dominated the first day’s proceedings of the 16th match of the ongoing QEAT, courtesy of an unbeaten double century by Zain Abbas.

The left-handed opening batter scored 219 off 268 balls, smashing 30 fours and one six. He knitted an unbroken 312-run partnership for the third wicket with Mohammad Basit, who remained not out on 142 off 166 balls, laced with 23 fours and two sixes.

At stumps, Multan were 405 for two in 86.1 overs.

Lahore Blues captain Imran Butt’s decision to bat first in their fourth QEAT match backfired Lahore lost four wickets for 58 runs.

At that stage of the match, Hussain Talat was joined by wicketkeeper-batter Junaid Ali and the pair added 138 runs for the fifth wicket. Hussain top-scored for his side with a 167-ball 87, which included 12 fours.

Junaid scored 82 off 101 balls, hitting 14 fours and one six. Kashif Bhatti, coming to bat at number eight, scored 69 off 91 balls, smashing five fours and four sixes before Lahore Blues were dismissed for 334 in 85.1 overs.

For Peshawar, Mohammad Ilyas and Niaz Khan bagged three wickets apiece. Sajid Khan grabbed two wickets for 91 runs from 29 overs.

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ABBOTTABAD: Peshawar Region registered their first victory of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QeAT) 2023/24 season with a margin of an innings and 93 runs over Rawalpindi Region on Day 3.

Waqar Ahmed Snr and Abbas Ali started the day for Peshawar in the third round fixture of the ongoing QeAT, resuming from where they had left off the previous day. They batted together for 111 runs. Particularly, a brilliant 184 by Waqar was the highlight of the innings, until the side was bowled out for 317 runs.

A five-wicket-haul by Kashif Ali was, however, a source of respite for the Rawalpindi bowling, which was otherwise battered by Waqar.

Rawalpindi, already behind in the game owing to their tumultuous first innings, had a shaky start again as they lost three important wickets very early on. Specifically, Mohammad Ilyas removed Abdul Faseeh and Umer Waheed in successive balls, putting pressure on the Rawalpindi batting. Ilyas also registered a five-wicket haul.

The side was bowled out for just 87 runs, which led Peshawar to a clear victory, with a margin of 93 runs and an innings to spare.

Meanwhile, in the ninth match of the QeAT season 2023/24 at Gaddafi Stadium, Multan continued their batting from where it had been left off on day one after the rain played spoilsport on Day 2 and denied any play.

Sharoon Siraj and Hamayun Altaf got a half-century each which bolstered Multan’s score; the 95-run-stand between the two solidified the control Multan had in the game. Mohammad Naveed and Mohammad Irfan, who got two wickets each, countered the batting onslaught at display.

Multan ended the day comfortably at 329 for the loss of six wickets with veteran Aamer Yamin and Ali Usman at the crease.

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In another third-round fixture of the ongoing QEAT season, Faisalabad started the third day on 211 at the loss of eight wickets. The side lost the remaining two wickets without adding another run to the total.

Skipper Imran Butt attempted his best to give his side a solid start, putting up successive partnerships of 25 runs each with Umar Siddiq and Rizwan Hussain, and then a 45-run-partnership with Usman Salahuddin. However, the Blues’ batting kept seeing periodic fall of wickets.

Lahore scraped to 201 runs, mostly on the back of Nisar Ahmed’s knock of 44 runs. Three wickets each by skipper Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad showed Faisalabad’s bowling prowess.

Faisalabad lost both their openers cheaply at the start of their second innings and only managed to put 34 on the board before stumps were called.

Meanwhile, in the 12th game of the ongoing QEAT season, Karachi resumed their batting on the third day at 64 for four. Fighting knocks from Rameesh Aziz, Danish Aziz and Mohammad Hassan helped the Asad Shafiq-led side to 144 before they were bowled out.

A four-wicket haul by Irfanullah Shah and two wickets apiece from Sameen Gul and Mohammad Sarwar Afridi helped FATA’s cause.

The Rehan Afridi-led side searched for stability throughout the innings; although the scorecard did not stagnate, wickets kept falling and no solid partnership was sustained. The highest score of the innings thus far was 24 which came off Mohammad Nisar Afridi’s bat.

At stumps, FATA were 110 for six in 41 overs.

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Lahore Blues registered their first win of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy QEAT 2023/24 season with a nine-wicket victory over FATA Region while the rest of the second-round matches failed to produce a result.

FATA started the day at 127-4. They got to 214, before being bowled out by the Imran Butt-led side. A five-wicket-haul by Ali Shafiq was crucial to the Blues’ performance in the innings.

Khushdil Shah’s 73 and Mohammad Salman Khan’s 71 were the only fight put up by the FATA side, which otherwise could not steady themselves during the innings.

Trailing by just 40 runs, captain Imran Butt scored the bulk of the runs in the last innings ensuring that the game ended in their favour. His 22 runs were supported by nine runs from Umar Siddiq and four runs from Usman Salahuddin before the target was met.

Lahore Blues, thus, registered their first win of the season by nine wickets.

Meanwhile, the second-round QEAT match between Lahore Whites and Rawalpindi was drawn, owing to the last day getting washed out by rain.

Rawalpindi ended day three at 232-1. However, play could not resume on the last day, owing to heavy rain in Lahore. Play was called off, and the match was drawn.

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In another second-round fixture of the ongoing QEAT season, Karachi Whites, despite enforcing a follow-on, could not force a result and had to settle for a draw against Faisalabad. Multan and Peshawar too ended up with a drawn game.

At the start of the day, Faisalabad were at 63-6, trailing by 371 runs. Ghulam Mudassar notably bagged a five-wicket haul, which helped the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side. After the Karachi bowlers bowled them out for 122, a follow-on was enforced.

Faisalabad fared better in their second batting innings. They only lost one wicket, and accumulated 103 runs, with Mohammad Huraira, Ali Shan and Ali Waqas contributing to the cause.

However, considering that the match had entered the last session, and Faisalabad had nine wickets still in hand, the match was drawn.

In the fifth match of the QEAT 2023/23, Multan began their batting on the final day of the rain-impacted game. Trailing by 263, Multan batted through the day to ensure that the deficit between the two teams was reduced, even if a result seemed unlikely.

A 62 by opener Zain Abbas, and later a 70 by Sharoon Siraj helped their cause. However, Peshawar kept counter-attacking by taking periodic wickets. Particularly, four wickets by Abbas Afridi and two wickets by Mohammad Ilyas kept the Multan batting conscious throughout.

The side ended up with 286-7 after batting for 90 overs, effectively drawing the game.

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