Sports Bulletin Report
RAWALPINDI: Kashmir Kings (KK) stunned Peshawar Pathans (PP) by 4 wickets in the 2nd match of the Markhor Ramadan Cup 2023 by chasing a huge target of 246 runs in 19.1 over here at National Ayub Park cricket ground on Friday night. Mohammad Akhlaq was the hero of the day, who hammered hit an unbeaten ton to secure the victory for his team.
Peshawar Pathans posted a huge total on the board of 245 for 4 runs in 20 overs per innings fixture, as their duo of opening batters Zeeshan Asharf and Faizan Bhatti took a start with sparking batting and both scored 69 runs in the first 6 overs. Imran Randava was top scorer with 75 runs after lasting just 36 deliveries. Faizan Bhatti (49 runs, 19 balls, 3x4, 4x6), Zeeshan Ashraf (45 runs, 34 balls, 7x4, 1x6), and Sohail Akhtar (29 runs, 21 balls, 2x4, 1x6) were other main contributors in PP’s innings.
Kashmir Kings got the target on the first ball of the last overs, as all applauded performance presented by Mohammad Akhlaq, who played great innings and turned the tables. He scored 101 runs not out in just 55 balls. Riaz Khan 32 runs, 12 balls) and Nasir Nawaz (23 runs, 16 balls) were other notable performances from Kashmir Kings.
Summarized Scorecard:
Venue: National Ayub Park
Player of the Match: Mohammad Ikhlaq
Peshawar Pathans (Batting): 245 for 4 in 20 overs
Imran Randava (75 runs, 36 balls), Faizan Bhatti (49 runs, 19 balls, 3x4, 4x6), Zeeshan Ashraf (45 runs, 34 balls, 7x4, 1x6), Sohail Akhtar (29 runs, 21 balls, 2x4, 1x6)
Kashmir Kings (Bowling)
Bilal Sarwar (2 for 32), Adil Ameen (1 for 9), Salman Irshad (1 for 24)
Kashmir Kings (Batting): 248 for 6 in 19.1 over
Mohammad Ikhlaq (101 runs not out, 55 balls, Riaz Khan 32 runs, 12 balls), Nasir Nawaz (23 runs, 16 balls)
Peshawar Pathans (Bowling)
Faizan Bhatti (2 for 32), Musa Khan (2 for 32), Imran Randava (1 for 29), Ali Majid (1 for 44)
Saturday’s Fixture:
Islamabad Hawks vs Punjab Lions at 11:00 pm
