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KARACHI: In the final round match of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, against Balochistan, Northern faced a heavy penalty for the slow over-rate, on Monday.

In the match played at State Bank Sports Complex Karachi, Northern was six overs short in the allotted time.

Under Section 2.22 of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Code of Conduct, all the players involved in Northern’s playing XI fined 72,000 PKR.

Northern captain Noman Ali accepted the decision of match referee Nadeem Arshad regarding the fine.

Northern, in the following match, thrashed Balochistan by an innings and 170 runs; advancing into the final of the tournament. Earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also made its way to the final, defeating Central Punjab by 244 runs.

The two sides will lock horns in the final from December 25th till 29th December.

READ: KPK beat Central Punjab to qualify for QEAT 2021-22 final

KARACHI: Central Punjab (CP)’s opener Abid Ali has been diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) informed on Tuesday. 

In a press release, PCB shared that Abid was taken to a local hospital after he complaint of chest pain while batting against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on Day 4 of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT)’s last round here at UBL Sports Complex.

“Abid was taken immediately to a cardiac hospital after he complaint of chest pain while batting. He was diagnosed as a case of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is under the care of Consultant Cardiologist who is liaising with PCB medical team regarding further treatment. He is currently stable,” PCB wrote.

Abid scored 61 runs before leaving the field. Later on, KPK beat CP by 244 runs to qualify for the final of QEAT 2021-22. They will face Northern in the final of the event from December 25.

READ: Huraira’s triple century drive Northern to QEAT final

KARACHI: Northern’s Muhammad Huraira hit his first triple-century in First-class cricket before Mubasir Khan’s six-fer completed their crushing victory over Balochistan by an innings and 170 runs in the final round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT).

Northern, resuming at an overnight score of 449/2, carried their momentum; adding another 91-run to the total before the skipper, Umer Amin departed after scoring a brilliant half-century. Amin scored 51 off 73 balls; including seven boundaries.

Northern’s previous day hero, Huraira, too, kept scoring runs, and, eventually, became the second-youngest Pakistani batter to score a triple century in FC cricket. He scored 311 off 343 deliveries, laced with 40 boundaries and four sixes.

With small contributions from down the order, the Northern posted a massive 621-runs total on the board; taking a huge lead of 316 runs against Balochistan.

Trailing by 316, Balochistan, started their second inning and struggled throughout the innings, none of their batters could go deep; resulting in Balochistan, bowling out for a skimpy 146; losing the match by an inning and 170 runs.

For Northern, Mubasir Khan took six wickets for just 43 runs, while Musa Khan claimed two. Ather Mahmood, on the other hand, bagged one wicket.

With this victory, the Northern have qualified for the final of the QEAT, while Balochistan remained at the bottom.

At NBP Sports Complex, Sindh is currently leading by 219-runs against Southern Punjab in the second innings; as the side scored 294/7 before stumps were called on day three.

Southern, resuming at an overnight score of 333/6, could only add 52 runs for the loss of their last four wickets, Ali Usman, batted valiantly; scoring an unbeaten 34, while the rest of his partners made little to no contribution with the bat. Southern, in the end, bundled out for 385.

For Sindh, Shahnawaz Dahani bagged three wickets, while Muhammad Asghar and Zahid Mehmood, each claimed two wickets. Whereas, Asad Shafique struck out a batter.

In response, Sindh had an average start to their second inning; losing their first wicket for just 23 runs, as Ahsan Ali departed after scoring 11. However, Khurram Manzoor, along with Saud Shakil, tried to anchor the innings; with the pair adding an 80-runs partnership before Manzoor was dismissed after scoring 59.

Saad Khan then joined Shakil, the pair appeared solid, and also had a decent partnership of 40-runs, but, Shakil fell short, after scoring 63, he faced 113 deliveries, and smashed seven boundaries. Saad, on the other hand, remained not-out for 63, will now resume the innings at 294/7 on the final day, alongside Zahid.

For Southern, Ali claimed three wickets, while Muhammad Ilyas, Salman Ali Agha, and Muhammad Junaid each shared one wicket apiece.

In another final round match, Central Punjab, chasing 495, against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), are looking solid as their opening pair added 123-runs without losing any wicket.

Earlier, KPK resumed at an overnight score of 89/0 in their second innings, could only add 10 runs for the loss of their first wicket, as Sahibzada Farhan, departed after scoring 45. The side ran into a brief collapse, slipping from 99/0 to 135/4, the top-scorer for the side in the second inning, Fakhar Zaman, too, departed; scoring 62.

Iftikhar Ahmed and Adil Amin, however, scored the fifties and kept the side out of any trouble. Iftikhar scored 61, while Adil scored 54. Both the batters remained unbeaten as KPK declared the innings at 249/4.

For Central, Bilawal Iqbal took three wickets, while Zafar Gohar claimed one.

Abid Ali (49*) and Rizwan Hussain (66*) will now resume the run-chase on the final day of the final round.

READ: Huraira’s double-ton outshines Masood’s 190 as Northern on top of Balochistan

KARACHI: Shoaib Malik’s nephew Mohammad Huraira scored his maiden triple century in Quaid-e-Azam (QeA) Trophy and became the second youngest after Javed Miandad to achieve this feat. 

Huraira shined against Balochistan in QeA Trophy’s last round with his unbeaten 311 runs that helped Northern qualify for event’s final. Huraira achieved this feat at the age of 19 years and 239 days. Miandad scored triple century at 17 years and 310 days

The young batter made his First-Class debut just this year. He has so far scored 878 runs in 10 matches at an average of 58.53.

READ: Does PCB’s bio-secure environment restrict only media?

KARACHI: Baluchistan’s two full-time substitute bowlers, Jalat Khan and Raza ul Hasan served as wicket-keepers after Azeem Ghumman and Umar Akmal got injured while keeping in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy’s last round match against Northern. 

Azeem replaced Baluchistan’s regular wicket-keeper Bismillah Khan for the last round match. He got injured on Day 2 after which the keeping gloves were handed to part-time wicket-keeper Umar Akmal who made his comeback in First-Class cricket this year after serving a ban.

Umar managed just two overs behind the stumps as he got his thumb injured. Baluchistan then sent substitute Off Break bowler Raza. Unfortunately, he also got injured while keeping and slow left-arm bowler Jalat was sent in the ground as keeper.

On Day 4, Raza continued as the keeper from Baluchistan. Umar also didn’t bat in the second innings due to injury.

It must be noted here that Northern beat Baluchistan by an innings and 70 runs to qualify for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy’s final.

READ: Does PCB’s bio-secure environment restrict only media?

KARACHI: Players, who are participating in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam (QeA) Trophy here at three venues, were seen hanging out despite Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s bio-secure environment. 

Few pictures went viral on social media in which different players can be seen with different people, probably in a hotel outside of the bio-secure environment.

About last night. pic.twitter.com/nOqVV2WzZI

— Muhammad Zakir Ali (@MZakirAli914) December 19, 2021

According to the sources, PCB has given some relaxations to players in bio-secure environment but the limit hasn’t been defined as of yet. Also, PCB didn’t give any official verdict about the viral pictures of players from a local restaurant.

However, for media, strict SoPs are followed like ‘no in-person interviews allowed due to players being in bio-secure environment, no interaction with players on the venue’. Whereas, players were seen interacting with some outsiders on one of the venues of QeA Trophy.

Another one, players taking selfies in bio-secure environment @TheRealPCB #PCB #QeATrophy #Cricket pic.twitter.com/CrDhQEOEoA

— ✍️Proud Pakistani 🇵🇰♥️ (@umerspain123) December 20, 2021

It must be noted here that ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies was postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak in the Windies’ camp.

KARACHI: Northern’s Muhammad Huraira scored a magnificent double-hundred to put his side in the commanding position against Balochistan, in the last round match of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT), here at State Bank Stadium, today.

Northern’s openers, resumed at an overnight score of 28-0, extended their partnership to a massive 365 before the centurion, Sarmad Bhatti departed after scoring an astonishing 135; facing 243 balls, the batter smashed 16 boundaries and two sixes.

Star of the day for Northern, Huraira, on the other hand, was even more handy, as the batter went onto smash his maiden First-class double century, he remained not-out on 243; facing a mammoth 265 balls, and smashed 30 boundaries and four sixes.

Following the heroic innings from the duo, Northern ended the second day of their final round fixture at 449/2; leading with 144 runs. Huraira (243*) and Umer Amin (17*) will resume the proceedings for the side on third day.

For Balochistan, Najeeb Ullah Achakzai and Akif Javed, each struck out a batter.

In another tenth round match, Southern Punjab (SP) are leading by 23 runs against Sindh; scoring 333/6 in response to Sindh’s 310 in the first innings. Zeeshan Ashraf of SP, scored a terrific century on the penultimate day to put the SP on to the driving seat.

Earlier in the day, Sindh resumed at an overnight score of 275/5, could not add much to their total; losing their last five wickets for just 35 runs. Returning to the side, Sarfaraz Ahmed top-scored for the Sindh on the penultimate; remaining not-out on 34. The batting tail made little to none contribution, and Sindh, in the end, bowled out for 310.

In response, SP openers, Tayyab Tahir (69) and Umer Siddique (30) provided a solid start to the team before Zeeshan scored an outstanding 108; facing 100 balls, he smashed 11 boundaries and six maximums.

Later, Yousuf Babar and Azam Khan, chipped in with valuable 64 and 48 runs, respectively; keeping their side on top.

Ali Usman (5*) and Muhammad Junaid (2*) will now resume the proceedings for SP at 333/6 on the third day.

For Sindh, Muhammad Asghar and Zahid Mahmood, each took two wickets, whereas, Shahnawaz Dahani and Asad Shafique shared one wicket apiece.

At UBL Sports Complex, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) are in strong position against Central Punjab (CP); having a gigantic lead of 334 runs, in the second innings.

Earlier, KPK, resumed at an overnight score of 305/7, added a valuable 50-runs for the loss of three wickets; posting a commendable 355 on the board. Sajid Khan converted his overnight (48*) into a half-centrury; scoring 51 off 53 balls.

For CP, Faheem Ashraf and Muhammad Ali took three wicket each. Hussain Talat and Bilawal Iqbal, on the other hand, each struck out a batter.

In response, KPK bowlers trapped the CP batting line-up completely, with none of their batters could go big, and the CP, eventually, bundled out for a skimpy 110; handing 195 runs lead to their opposition.

For KPK, Imran Khan (Snr.) and Sameen Gull each took three wickets, whereas, Sajid claimed a wicket.

In their second innings, KPK, again started brilliantly, ending the second day at 89/0, as Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan batted brilliantly, Fakhar remained not-out on 48, while Farhan scored an unbeaten 40. The pair will now resume the proceedings for KPK on the third day.

READ: Shan misses double century but Balochistan in control against Northern

KARACHI: Shan Masood missed his maiden double century in First-Class cricket yet again but his 190-run knock put Balochistan in a commanding position with scoring 305-10 against Northern in last round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy here at State Bank Stadium. 

Sent into bat first, Balochistan’s opener Shan stood out firmly for his team despite losing his partners at the other end after regular intervals. The left-handed opening batsman struck 190 runs off 172 balls laced with 23 boundaries and five maximums.

Kashif Bhatti put up a good fight in the end alongside Shan and scored worthy 68 runs of Balochistan. His inning smoked 10 boundaries and a six.

For Northern, Kashif Ali and Ather Mehmood bagged four wickets each.

In reply, Northern’s openers finished Day 1 at 28-0. Mohammad Huraira remained not out for 22 while Sarmad Bhatti partnered him at 3 not-out.

At NBP Sports Complex, Sindh finished Day 1 at 275-5 against Southern Punjab (SP) with captain Fawad Alam leading his side from the front. The left-hander smashed 75 runs including six boundaries. Also, he partnered strongly with Saad Khan who made unbeaten 88 off 169 balls, accounting for 10 boundaries.

Ali Usman of SP bagged three wickets for 98 runs on an opening Day.

On the other hand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) made their day with the bat against Central Punjab (CP), ending Day 1 at 305-7. Fakhar Zaman, returning from national duty, scored 76 runs with the help of 13 boundaries. Ashfaq Ahmed made 71 while Iftikhar Ahmed scored 53 runs.

For CP, Mohammad Ali bagged three wickets while Faheem Ashraf managed to take two.

KARACHI: Ali Shan’s century went in vain as Sindh beat Central Punjab by 11 runs in a nail-biting contest, in the ninth round of Quaid-e-Azam trophy (QEAT).

Sindh’s Abrar Ahmed, dismissed the centurion, Ali, when his side were needing 12 runs to seal the victory.

Chasing 307, Central, resuming their innings at 55/5, were off to a solid start. The left-handed batters, Rizwan Hussain and Faheem Ashraf, added a hard fought 57 runs before Faheem perished on 34.

Rizwan, then, partnered strongly with Ali, the pair added a valuable 60-runs into their team’s total, but, Rizwan perished; scoring 85 off 120 balls. The batter fell short to Mir Hamza’s bouncer; handing an easy catch to the keeper. Central, lost their seventh wicket for 172.

Ahmed Safi Abdullah, then, joined the party; hitting a quick 29, before falling victim to Abrar’s brilliant delivery.

Central’s batting tail, could not do much in their defenses and made little to none contribution, but, Shan, on the other hand, sailing the ball all over the ground and reached his valiant century.

Shan’s heroics pulled Central very much into the game, and the side only needed just 12 runs to seal a thrilling victory, but, Abrar, trapped Shan in legs to hand his side, a cherishing victory.

For Sindh, Sohail bagged four wickets, while Abrar picked three wickets.

With this victory, Sindh have consolidated their third position on the points table, while Central are at fourth. Northern, on the other hand, are leading the chart.

READ: Northern, KPK clinch round nine matches in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

KARACHI: Northern defeated Southern Punjab, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) beat Balochistan in the ninth round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) on Tuesday.

In the third match of the on-going ninth round, Northern resumed their innings at an overnight score of 421/9, started well, adding a valuable 41-runs into their overnight score. The side, eventually, finished at 462 in their first innings.

Trailing by 224, Southern started their second innings, could not get going, crumbled to 219 all-out in their second innings. Only Mohammad Imran was their notable performer with the bat, scoring a gritty 91. He remained the top scorer for his side in the second innings. Tayyab Tahir, too, showed fightback, but, could only manage to score 31.

Nauman Ali was the star performer for the Northern, taking six wickets for just 92 runs. Whereas, Kashif Ali, too, was impressive, taking three wickets. The bowling heroics helped Northern thump Southern by an innings and five runs.

In the first match of the penultimate round, KPK sealed an emphatic victory over Balochistan, defeating the later by 145 runs.

Chasing 281, Balochistan resumed their innings at 38/3, could only add 97 runs for their remaining seven wickets. The side, eventually, bundled out for 135 in the second innings.

For Balochistan, only Shan Masood showed fightback, scoring 70 runs. The rest of their batters could not contribute significantly.

For KPK, returning Sajid Khan, starred; picking six wickets for just 28 runs. Sameen Gull, too, was impressive with his two wickets.

In another ninth round match, table-toppers Sindh, eyeing victory as their opposition, Central Punjab, looking in trouble, chasing 307.

Resuming at an overnight score of 142/5, Sindh batters, showed fightback, adding 196 runs for their last five wickets. The skipper, Asad Shafiq, played a tremendous knock; scoring 97 runs, missing his century by just three runs.

Sohail Khan, too, chipped in, and scored 73 runs, while Mohammad Hassan scored an astonishing 49. Sindh, in the end, scored 338 runs in their second inning.

Chasing 307, Central, looking in trouble; losing five wickets for just 55 runs.

Sindh’s premium fast bowler, Sohail, fired for his side; taking three wickets for a mere 13 runs.

Rizwan Hussain (21*) will resume the run chase for his side on the final day.

READ: Faizan, Umer hit centuries, Northern on top