ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Royals (RR) beat Punjab Lions (PL) by 124 runs in the 7th game of Markhor Ramadan Cup 2023 here at Ayub Park National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night in a single-sided contest.
Punjab Lions won the toss and decided to field first. Rawalpindi Royals set a mammoth total of 258 for 5 runs on the board in 20 overs. Umzair Mumtaz was a hero of the day, as he scored vital 75 runs in 47 balls including 2 fours and 6 maximum hits while Ghammy Zardan knocked a 70 runs innings after lasting just 41 balls. Aamir Zeb (49 runs, 19 balls) and Mohammad Azhar Ali Khan (29 runs, 10 balls) were other notable performances with the bat for RR. For the Punjab Lions, Ali Hassan (2 for 44), Kazim Shah (2 for 54) and Rao Daniyal (1 for 44) were successful bowlers.
In reply, Punjab Lions could score just 134 runs in 18.1 overs after losing their all 10 batters. Major damage was done by Sajid Ali, who got four wickets after giving just 28 runs in his 4 overs. Jallat Khan snared three victims while Mohammad Asif grabbed two wickets. Sohail Tenvir chipped in one wicket. Talib Hussain (34 runs, 30 balls), Awais Zia (21 runs, 13 balls), Mohammad Muzammil Hussain (16 runs, 14 balls), and Rao Daniyal (13 runs, 18 balls) were the main batters.
Uzair Mumtaz (75 runs in 47 balls) and Sajid Ali (4 for 28) were jointly given the Man of the Match award.
Summarized Scorecard:
Venue: Ayub Park National Stadium, Rawalpindi
Man of the Match: Uzair Mumtaz & Sajid Khan (RR)
Rawalpindi Royals (Batting) 258 for 5 in 20 overs
Umzair Mumtaz (75 runs, 47 balls, Ghammy Zardan (70 runs, 41 balls), Aamir Zeb (49 runs, 19 balls), Mohammad Azhar Ali Khan (29 runs, 10 balls)
Punjab Lions (Bowling)
Ali Hassan (2 for 44), Kazim Shah (2 for 54), Rao Daniyal (1 for 44)
Punjab Lions (Batting) 134 all out in 18.1 20 overs
Talib Hussain (34 runs, 30 balls), Awais Zia (21 runs, 13 balls), Mohammad Muzammil Hussain (16 runs, 14 balls), Rao Daniyal (13 runs, 18 balls)
Rawalpindi Royals (Bowling)
Sajid Khan (4 for 28), Jallat Khan (3 for 15), Mohammad Asif (2 for 16), Sohail Tenvir (1 for43)
Results & Schedule of next fixtures (All matches to start on 11:00pm):
April 6, 2023: Peshawar Pathans beat Punjab Lions by 37 runs
April 7, 2023: Kashmir Kings beat Peshawar Pathans by 4 wickets
April 8, 2023: Islamabad Hawks beat Punjab Lions by 6 wickets
April 9, 2023: Rawalpindi Royals beat Islamabad Hawks on Super Over
April 10, 2023: Rawalpindi Royals beat Kashmir Kings by 9 wickets
April 11, 2023: Islamabad Hawks beat Kashmir Kings by 2 runs
April 12, 2023: Rawalpindi Royals beat Punjab Lions by 124 runs
April 13, 2023: Punjab Lions vs Kashmir Kings
April 14, 2023: Peshawar Pathans vs Rawalpindi Royals
April 15, 2023: Islamabad Hawks vs Peshawar Pathans
April 16, 2023: First Semifinal (Team 1 vs Team 4)
April 17, 2023: Second Semifinal (Team 2 vs Team 3)
April 18, 2023: Final (Championship Match)
