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PCB unveils schedule of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the schedule of the upcoming Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26, which is slated to commence on October 6.

The 10-team Pakistan’s premier domestic tournament is all set to commence in four cities, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi.

Sialkot Region will defend its title. Overall, 46 first-class matches, including the final, will be played in the tournament. Each team will play nine matches in the tournament.

The final of the tournament will be played from November 29 to December 3.

“The four-day first-class tournament will be played on a single-league round-robin format as a total of nine rounds have been penciled in from 6 October to 26 November, while the five-day final between the two top teams will take place from 29 November to 3 December,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement.

The venues for the 46-match QeA Trophy are Abbottabad Cricket Stadium in Abbottabad, Shoaib Akhtar Stadium in Rawalpindi, Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, and Diamond and Marghzar Cricket Grounds in Islamabad. The venue for the final will be announced later,” it added.

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The newly renovated Imran Khan Stadium, previously known as Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar, will host an event after a long time.

Meanwhile, the venue for the final and the squads for the teams will be announced in due course.

The teams are Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, FATA, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi Blues, Lahore Whites, Multan, Peshawar, and Sialkot, whereas FATA, Faisalabad, Karachi Blues, and Multan have qualified for the QeA Trophy after finishing with the most number of points in the recently concluded Hanif Mohammad Trophy.

Quaid Azam Trophy Teams

Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, FATA, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi Blues, Lahore Whites, Multan, Peshawar, and Sialkot.

Hanif Mohammad Trophy Qualifying Teams

FATA, Faisalabad, Karachi Blues, Multan

First round fixtures

6-9 October

Abbottabad v Bahawalpur at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium

Lahore Whites v Islamabad at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Peshawar v Sialkot at Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar

FATA v Multan at Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad

Faisalabad v Karachi Blues at Marghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad

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QeAT: Saud Shakeel’s ton gives Karachi Whites a strong start against AJK

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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QeAT: Sahibzada Farhan hits ton to give Peshawar Region a strong start against Karachi Whites

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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Prize money for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 revealed

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday revealed the prize money for the upcoming Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25, starting on 26 October.

“A prize pot of PKR12.6 million will be up for grabs as the winner of the tournament will bag PKR7.5 million while the runners-up will collect PKR four million,” the PCB press release stated.

Karachi Region Whites, defending champions of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, will square off against Peshawar Region in the opening game on 26 October at the Ashfaq Ground in Charsadda.

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.

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As per the tournament’s format, six cities – Abbottabad, Charsadda, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Lahore and Rawalpindi – will host 45 group matches. Islamabad’s three venues Diamond Ground, Marghazar Ground and National Ground will stage the Group A matches. Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Ashfaq Ground in Charsadda and Rawalpindi’s Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium will host Group B matches. Gujranwala’s Jinnah Cricket Stadium, Saeed Sports City in Lahore and Rana Naveed Academy in Sheikhupura will be hosting Group C fixtures.

Among the 18 teams, Abbottabad Region, Faisalabad Region, Hyderabad Region, Islamabad Region, Lahore Region Whites and Larkana Region are placed in Group A. AJK Region, Bahawalpur Region, Karachi Region Whites, Multan Region, Peshawar Region and Rawalpindi Region are part of Group B, while Dera Murad Jamali, FATA Region, Karachi Region Blues, Lahore Region Blues, Quetta Region and Sialkot Region are in Group C.

Each side will get an opportunity to play a minimum of five matches in the group stage, with the top team from each group progressing to the triangular stage.

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PCB unveils schedule of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday unveiled the complete schedule of the upcoming Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25.

Karachi Region Whites, defending champions of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, will square off against Peshawar Region in the opening game on 26 October at the Ashfaq Ground in Charsadda.

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.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has highlighted the importance of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in Pakistan’s domestic season while announcing the schedule.

“I am pleased to announce that the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy has been formally approved. This tournament holds immense importance in the structure of Pakistan’s domestic cricket and its continuation ensures the cultivation of talent for our national team,” Naqvi stated.

“The tournament will provide young and emerging players the opportunity to showcase their skills and stake a claim to represent the Men’s international team.

“The expansion of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy from eight to 18 teams this year increases the talent pool and allows more regions to participate at the highest level.

“I have personally instructed all concerned officials to ensure that the arrangements for this tournament are of the highest standard.

“The PCB is committed to providing the best environment for players to perform at their best and for the tournament to run smoothly and professionally.”

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Each side will get an opportunity to play a minimum of five matches in the group stage, with the top team from each group progressing to the triangular stage.

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New dates announced for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the new dates for the upcoming Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

“Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan’s premier first-class tournament, will begin from 26 October. Eighteen teams from the 16 regions will participate in the four-day tournament that will conclude on 19 December,” the PCB said in a statement.

The 18 teams include Abbottabad Region, AJK Region, Bahawalpur Region, Dera Murad Jamali Region, Faisalabad Region, FATA Region, Hyderabad Region, Islamabad Region, Karachi Region Blues, Karachi Region Whites, Lahore Region Whites, Lahore Region Blues, Larkana Region, Multan Region, Peshawar Region, Quetta Region, Rawalpindi Region and Sialkot Region.

Karachi Region Whites will defend their title this year, having won the tournament last year under Sarfaraz Ahmed by defeating Faisalabad Region in the final by 456 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium from 22 to 26 October 2023.

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“Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is the pinnacle of domestic cricket in Pakistan as it is not just a tournament but also an event that showcases the immense talent across the country and prepares them for the challenges of international cricket,” Abdullah Khurram Niazi, the Director of Domestic Cricket Operations stated.

“As always, we will continue to provide the best possible platform for players to excel and show their capabilities on the biggest stage in domestic cricket as they will be rubbing their shoulders with the best players of the country.

“Earlier we demonstrated a successful Champions One-Day Cup, and are fully committed to strengthening our domestic structure. The successful execution of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy remains at the heart of this commitment.”

The 18-team tournament was originally scheduled to run from 20 October to 18 December, however, it was postponed due to undisclosed reasons.

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Mir Hamza, Saim Ayub power Karachi Whites to massive lead in QEAT Final

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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QEAT Final: Pacers put Karachi Whites in control after batters run riot

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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Faisalabad and Karachi Whites qualify for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Final

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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Rain plays spoilsport on day one of round seven of QEAT 2023/24

Rain loomed over all four venues across Lahore, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad, on the first day of the seventh round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2023-24.

The day was called off without a ball bowled at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, where FATA were set to meet Peshawar.

Meanwhile, at Gaddafi Stadium, despite the delayed start, Lahore Blues took advantage of the toss and forced Karachi Whites on the backfoot in their seventh-round QEAT fixture after taking five wickets on a rain-hit day.

The Imran Butt-led side banked on the overcast conditions and troubled the Karachi batters, who were unable to get settled on the crease.

The side only scored 21 runs in nine overs, losing five important wickets in the process. Asad Shafiq (13 not out, 13b, 3x4s) was the highest scorer in the side.

At stumps, he was joined by Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was to get off the mark after facing two balls. Ali Shafique grabbed three wickets and Hunain Shah got two wickets.

Rawalpindi, after being put to bat by Multan, scored 18 runs from the 6.5 overs that were bowled during the first day of the seventh-round QEAT fixture at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium.

Rawalpindi could only manage to score 18 runs in the 6.5 overs bowled before play was called off due to heavy rain.

Abdul Faseeh (4 not out, 25b) and Zeeshan Malik (13 not out, 16b, 1×4) will be resuming the innings for Rawalpindi tomorrow.

Similarly, only 6.2 overs were possible on Day 1 of the seventh-round QEAT fixture between Lahore Whites and Faisalabad.

Faisalabad elected to bowl first after winning the toss against Lahore Whites on the rain-impacted day of play at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Only 6.2 overs could be bowled in the day, before play was called off owing to inclement weather in Rawalpindi.

Lahore Whites posted 23 runs on the board, without any loss of wicket. Imran Dogar (19 not out, 19b, 2x4s) and Abid Ali (2 not out, 10b) were the batters on crease.

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