ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (December 10, 2020):-Top seed Tayyab Aslam and second seed Nasir Iqbal set to meet in the final of the Pakistan International Squash Tournament after winning their semifinal fixtures of the Men’s Event at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Thursday.
In the 1st semifinal of men’s event, Tayyab Aslam outclassed Israr Ahmad in straight games 3-0 with the score-line of 11-4, 11-7 and 11-5, as the match wasted only 25 minutes. Later, in the second semifinal Nasir Iqbal beat Amaad Fareed in similar style 3-0 in 20 minutes. The final score-line was 11-4, 11-7 and 11-5.
In the women’s fixture, the 1st semifinal won by Madina Zafar. She overcame her opponent Amna Fayyaz 3-2 in a well-contested five game affair after 44 minutes competition. The final score-line was 10/12, 3/11, 11/9, 11/5 and 11/4. In the 2nd Semi Final Faiza Zafar beat Moqaddas Ashraf 3-0 in just 20 minutes at 11-8, 11-5 and 11-4.
Finals of both Men & Women events will be played on Friday (December 11, 2020) at same venue.
Results:
(Men’s Semifinals):
Tayyab Aslam beat Israr Ahmad 11-4, 11-7, 11-5 (25 Min)
Nasir Iqbal beat Amaad Fareed 11-4, 11-7, 11-5 (20 Min)
(Women’s Semifinals):
Madina Zafar beat Amna Fayyaz 10/12, 3/11, 11/9, 11/5, 11/4 (44 Min)
Faiza Zafar beat Moqaddas Ashraf 11-8, 11-5, 11-4 (18 Min).
