Lahore (Sports Reporter): Ghani steamrolled Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited by an innings and 14 runs to register the first result of the Al Batal Presents ABS Developers President’s Trophy Grade-I 2026-27 as day three of the second round produced exciting action across Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad on Sunday. Oil and Gas Development Company Limited also inched closer to win against Kingsmen Academy, while Pakistan Television’s Muhammad Taha registered a magnificent double century – his second of the first-class career against State Bank of Pakistan. Khan Research Laboratories’ Imran Rafiq and Asim Ali Nasir’s twin centuries kept Markhor IT Solutions bowlers in the field on entire day three. At Diamond Cricket Ground Islamabad, Khurram picked up five for 75 to take match figures of nine for 116 as SNGPL copped an innings defeat. SNGPL had resumed from their overnight score of 106-2 in 22 overs and still in a 151-run first innings deficit. Sameer Minhas (96, 115b, 13x4s) had kept SNGPL afloat with his second fifty of the game but fell four runs short of his maiden century in the format as his team lost eight for 97. Ghani’s pace trio of Khurram along with Ali Shabbir and Shoaib Akhtar Jnr – who had taken five-for in first innings – accounted for eight wickets between them. At Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, PTV’s left-handed batter Taha struck 225 – falling just one short of his previous best in first-class – as his team posted 469 all out in first innings in reply to SBP’s 433 runs. Taha struck 22 fours and two sixes in the 362 balls he faced and helped his team gain a slim first innings lead of 36 as they resumed from overnight score of 268-3 with Taha on 103 not out. In reply, SBP lost four wickets for 84 runs in 23 overs by close of play and were just 48 runs ahead with skipper Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (43 not out, 36b, 8x4s) and first innings centurion Rameez Aziz (2 not out) on the crease. PTV pacers Haris Rauf, Amad Butt and Musa Khan picked up a wicket each. At Shoaib Akhtar Stadium in Rawalpindi, replying to MIT Solutions’ first innings total of 660, KRL had racked up 423-5 in 133 overs by close of play courtesy a 159-run stand between centurions Asim Ali Nasir (110 not out, 227b, 11x4s, 2x6s) and Imran Rafiq (122, 192b, 19x4s). KRL had begun the day from overnight score of 140-3 in 43 overs with Shahzaib Khan managing to move from 60 to 75 before falling. Imran and Asim joined forces at 198-4 taking the score to 357 before they were parted. Faheem Ashraf was 28 not out off 73 balls at close with Asim. OGDCL needed another 36 runs to win against Kingsmen Academy after they were 85-1 at stumps in 23 overs with Waqar Ahmed unbeaten on 56 off 78 balls. Earlier, Kingsmen Academy could only manage 203 all out in their second innings after incurring a 83-run first innings deficit. Kingsmen began the day with 35 for no loss in nine overs before OGDCL’s pacer Mohammad Salman and left-arm spinner Danish Aziz ripped through their batting with four wickets each. Salman returned figures of 14.5-3-48-4, while Danish’s four came just for seven runs in four overs. Skipper Mohammad Tayyab Arif (56, 76, 9x4s) was again the lone fighter after his first innings century as no one else crossed the 41-run mark except him in the second dig. Scores in brief – 2nd round – Day 3 Stumps Match 5 – Ghani beat Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited by an innings and 14 runs at Diamond Cricket Ground, IslamabadSNGPL 152 all out, 41.5 overs (Sameer Minhas 53, Mohammad Imran 52; Shoaib Akhtar Jnr 5-34, Khurram Shahzad 4-42) and 243 all out, 60.4 overs (Sameer Minhas 96, Omair Bin Yousuf 35, Imran Dogar 25, Khan Zeb 22, Saad Baig 22; Khurram Shahzad 5-74, Ali Shabbir 2-52) Ghani 409 all out, 103.2 overs (Sharjeel Khan 156, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 76, Khawaja Arham 54, Mohsin Riaz 51, Haseebullah 42; Shahnawaz Dahani 3-103, Sajid Khan 2-85, Khan Zeb 2-108) Match 6 – Khan Research Laboratories v Markhor IT Solutions at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiKRL trail by 237 runs with five wickets remaining in first innings MIT Solutions 660 all out, 126.1 overs (Salman Khan Jnr 181, Mohammad Farooq 163, Atiq-ur-Rehman 142, Samama Riaz 50, Hasnain Nadeem 36, Mohammad Ismail 29; Ahmed Bashir 5-100, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-108, Mohammad Hamza Sohail 2-112) KRL 423-5, 133 overs (Imran Rafiq 122, Asim Ali Nasir 110 not out, Shahzaib Khan 75, Mohammad Faiq 47, Faheem Ashraf 28 not out, Iftikhar Ahmed 24; Mohammad Ismail 2-103) Match 7 – Pakistan Television v State Bank of Pakistan at Abbottabad Cricket StadiumSBP lead by 48 runs with six wickets remaining in second innings SBP 433 all out, 95.1 overs (Rameez Aziz 120, Hasan Raza 75, Naqeebullah 74, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 66, Sirajuddin 25, Faham-ul-Haq 23; Amad Butt 4-101, Musa Khan 3-79, Haris Rauf 2-88) and 84-4, 23 overs (Mohammad Ghazi Ghori 43 not out, Kamran Ghulam 25) PTV 469 all out, 122.3 overs (Mohammad Taha 225, Yasir Khan 73, Muhammad Shahzad 48, Sharoon Siraj 23; Kashif Bhatti 4-104, Sirajuddin 3-92, Naqeebullah 2-70) Match 8 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited v Kingsmen Academy at Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar OGDCL require another 36 runs to win with nine wickets remaining Target for OGDCL – 121 Kingsmen Academy 215 all out, 57.3 overs (Mohammad Tayyab Arif 105, Mohammad Suleman 33, Salman Ali Agha 25; Mohammad Amir Khan 5-51, Mohammad Hasnain 3-36) and 203 all out, 61.5 overs (Mohammad Tayyab Arif 56, Mohammad Arshad 41, Azan Tariq 30, Mohammad Huraira 26, Mohammad Shayan 22; Danish Aziz 4-7, Mohammad Salman 4-48)OGDCL 298 all out, 89 overs (Danish Aziz 93 not out, Rohail Nazir 81, Mohammad Irfan 21; Mohammad Ilyas 4-57, Mehran Mumtaz 2-27, Salman Ali Agha 2-58) and 85-1, 23 overs (Waqar Ahmed 56 not out, Umar Siddiq 23 not out)

Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced that the PFF U-17 Championship 2026 will be held in Islamabad from 23 September to 4 October 2026.The championship will bring together provincial and regional teams from across Pakistan, providing young players with an opportunity to compete at the national level and gain valuable competitive experience.Each participating team will comprise 23 players and five officials.The championship forms part of the PFF’s ongoing efforts to revive and strengthen domestic football, expand opportunities for young players, and build a stronger pathway for youth development across Pakistan.The PFF will bear all expenses related to the participation of the teams, as well as the other costs associated with organising the championship.

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take on traditional foes, India, on November 17 in the T20 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind, as Bangladesh is ready to host four-nation fixtures this year, 2026. Besides, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan will participate in the regional tournament,The league matches will be played from November 15 to 19 Bashundhara Cricket Stadium in the capital city of Dhaka, as the final will be played on November 20 at the same venueMoin Iqbal, Director International, Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC) and Regional Development Director Asia, World Blind Cricket Ltd. l(WBC), said: “We are delighted to announce the Safwan Bashundhara Global T20 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 in Bangladesh. The participation of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will make this an exciting International spotting event and an important milestone for the development of Blind Cricket in Asia. We warmly welcome all teams to Bangladesh.” #T20AsiaCup2026 #BlindCricket #CricketForTheBlind #Bangladesh #BBCC #InclusiveSports #SportsForAll #BeyondSightBeyondLimits #BangladeshCricket #TheTigersAreReady

Kuwait (Sports News): The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Kuwait 2026 officially got underway with a prestigious Trophy Unveiling Ceremony, bringing together dignitaries, participating teams, players, match officials, families and supporters as excitement builds ahead of the tournament.The ceremony was hosted by Harman Sahni, who welcomed the participating teams and distinguished guests, including Mr. Emad Al Jassam, General Secretary, Kuwait Cricket Board, and Mr. Sajid Ashraf, Executive Director & Strategic Partner, DP World ILT20.Following the National Anthem of the State of Kuwait, Mr. Emad Al Jassam and Mr. Sajid Ashraf officially unveiled the tournament trophy, marking an important milestone ahead of the start of the competition.Addressing the players and guests, Emad Al Jassam expressed his appreciation to the Public Authority for Sport in Kuwait and Kuwait Cricket Board President Mr. Haider Farman for their leadership and continued support. He also congratulated the DP World ILT20 leadership team on the League’s continued success and its commitment to creating opportunities for emerging cricket talent.Sajid Ashraf extended his heartfelt appreciation to the visionary Chairman of DP World ILT20, Mr. Khalid Al Zarooni, and the dynamic League Commissioner, Mr. Mubashshir Usmani, along with the entire DP World ILT20 team, for their continued leadership, guidance and support.Emad Al Jassam and Sajid Ashraf also extended their best wishes ahead of the DP World ILT20 Player Auction, scheduled for 1 October 2026 in Dubai, followed by DP World ILT20 Season 5, from 21 November to 20 December 2026.The ceremony highlighted the growing opportunities being created for emerging cricket talent through the Development Tournament and acknowledged the tireless efforts of the entire Kuwait Cricket management team in contributing to the continued growth and global reach of the DP World ILT20 brand.The four team captains — Meet Bhavsar (Failaka Guardians), Mohamed Aslam (Boubyan Warriors), Yasin Patel (Kuwait Falcons) and Ali Zaheer (Pearl Strikers) — joined the dignitaries for the ceremonial cake cutting, followed by an exclusive captains’ photo shoot with the coveted trophy.The ceremony concluded with a series of official photographs featuring the captains, participating teams and Kuwait Cricket Board management.With the trophy unveiled and the teams ready for action, the stage is now set for an exciting chapter of competitive cricket in Kuwait.The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Kuwait 2026 promises to shine a spotlight on emerging talent, provide players with a platform to showcase their abilities, and further strengthen the pathway between Kuwait cricket and one of the world’s leading T20 leagues.#KuwaitCricket | #AllInForCricket | #WhereTheWorldPlays

Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced a 23-member Pakistan national team squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Indonesia.The squad brings together players travelling from Pakistan as well as members of the national team based abroad.Head coach Nolberto Solano will lead the Shaheens as they compete in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, which brings together teams from across the ASEAN region.23-member squad:Yousuf Butt, Hassan Ali, Saqib Hanif, Abdullah Shah, Abdul Rahman, Ali Khan, Ali Agha, Hayyan Khattak, Ali Uzair, Alamgir Ghazi, Ali Raza, Abdul Samad Arshad, Kaleem Ullah, Shayek Dost, Abdullah Iqbal, Easah Suliman, Mohib Ullah, Mamoon Khan, Mohd Fazal, Haris Zeb, Umer Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Ali KhanThe FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will provide Pakistan with an opportunity to compete on a new international platform and further strengthen its preparations against teams from the ASEAN region.

Lahore (Sports Reporter): Eight matches were played on the opening day of the National U19 Cup (One-Day), with Faisalabad, Sialkot Whites, Bahawalpur, Lahore Blues, Multan, FATA, Karachi Blues and Peshawar Blues registering wins in their respective first-round fixtures.At the Saeed Ajmal Academy in Faisalabad, Faisalabad defeated Abbottabad by six wickets. Abbottabad were bowled out for 125 in 33.1 overs, with Adil Waheed remaining unbeaten on 37. Shahzaib Zafar returned three for 29. Faisalabad achieved the target in 29.1 overs, reaching 129 for four with Hamza Liaqat scoring 29.Sialkot Whites beat AJK by 66 runs at the HPC Faisalabad Cricket Ground. Sialkot Whites posted 241 for nine in their 50 overs, with Mohammad Fahad, Ghulam Haider and Mohammad Abdul Qadeer scoring half-centuries. Zahid Munawar bagged six for 14 as AJK were dismissed for 175 in 49.1 overs.In Group B, Bahawalpur beat Islamabad by four wickets after chasing 167 in 36.3 overs, with Mohammad Rehan scoring 50. Lahore Blues beat Karachi Whites by 24 runs at the Ashfaq Cricket Ground in Charsadda. Hammad Asif’s 73 and Muhammad Hamza Bajwa’s 62 helped Lahore Blues post 293 for eight before Karachi Whites were bowled out for 269.In Group C fixture, Multan registered an eight-wicket win over Larkana after Mohammad Haseeb Zia took six for 23. FATA beat Lahore Whites by five wickets, with Shahid Khan taking five wickets for 23 runs.In Group D, Karachi Blues beat DM Jamali by four wickets, while Peshawar Blues recorded the biggest win of the round, beating Sialkot Blues by 180 runs. Haroon Rasheed scored 76 for Peshawar Blues, while Muhammad Awais took six for 21.The second round of the National U19 Cup will be played on Saturday, 26 September.Scores in brief:Group AFaisalabad beat Abbottabad by six wickets at Saeed Ajmal Academy, FaisalabadAbbottabad 125 all out, 33.1 overs (Adil Waheed 37 not out; Shahzaib Zafar 3-29)Faisalabad 129-4, 29.1 overs (Hamza Liaqat 29; Zeeshan Ahmad 2-41)Sialkot Whites beat AJK by 66 runs at HPC Faisalabad Cricket Ground, FaisalabadSialkot Whites 241-9, 50 overs (Mohammad Fahad 58, Ghulam Haider 50, Muhammad Abdul Qadeer 50; Abu Bakar Minhas 3-39, Mohammad Zeeshan Daud 3-39)AJK 175 all out, 49.1 overs (Uzair Rauf 40; Zahid Munawar 6-14)Group BBahawalpur beat Islamabad by four wickets at Mir Awais Cricket Ground, PeshawarIslamabad 166 all out, 41.2 overs (Mohammad Bilal 33; Tayyab Mukhtiar 4-18, Azad Khan 3-21)Bahawalpur 167-6, 36.3 overs (Muhammad Rehan 50; Adil Khan 2-31, Jawad Ullah 2-33)Lahore Blues beat Karachi Whites by 24 runs at Ashfaq Cricket Ground, CharsaddaLahore Blues 293-8, 50 overs (Hammad Asif 73, Muhammad Hamza Bajwa 62; Akhtar Ali 2-29)Karachi Whites 269 all out, 48.4 overs (Ahmed Shehzad 62, Muhammad Akber 53; Naqeebullah 3-40)Group CMultan beat Larkana by eight wickets at Faraz Cricket Ground, SialkotLarkana 108 all out, 29.1 overs (Moharam Ali 25; Mohammad Haseeb Zia 6-23, Ghulam Abbas 4-20)Multan 109-2, 17 overs (Muzamil Yasin 54)FATA beat Lahore Whites by five wickets at SOS Cricket Ground, SialkotLahore Whites 131 all out, 37.2 overs (Phool Ali 38; Shahid Khan 5-23)FATA 134-5, 25.1 overs (Muhammad Abbas Afridi 42; Taj Muhammad 3-29)Group DKarachi Blues beat DM Jamali by four wickets at Azhar Ali Academy Ground, LahoreDM Jamali 84 all out, 27.2 overs (Ahmed Ali 23; Asad Umar 5-15)Karachi Blues 88-6, 18.4 overs (Huzaifa Ahsan 23; Farhanullah 3-30)Peshawar Blues beat Sialkot Blues by 180 runs at Railways Cricket Ground, LahorePeshawar 266-8, 50 overs (Haroon Rasheed 76; Ahmed Bashir 3-34)Sialkot Blues 86 all out, 25.2 overs (Farman Ali 35; Mohammad Awais 6-21)

RIYADH (Sports News): Following a historic promotion to the top tier of Saudi football, Diriyah Club have announced their arrival in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) with a strong statement of intent, both on the pitch and in the transfer market.To equip themselves for the demands of the RSL, the Diriyah-based outfit strengthened their squad impressively and appointed an elite manager in Bruno Lage, a Primeira Liga title winner in Portugal with Benfica who has also coached Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League.Headline additions to the team include Uruguay international, and former Liverpool striker, Darwin Nunez on loan from Al Hilal, French midfielder Enzo Millot on loan from AFC Champions League Elite holders Al Ahli, and ex-Everton and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye following his summer exploits with Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The early signs have been encouraging: Diriyah Club have won three and drawn two of their opening seven RSL matches to head into the international break eighth in the table.A key part of their promising start to the season has been the quality and experience of midfielder Gueye, with Senegal’s record appearance-maker determined to bring his leadership and mentality to his new club.Gueye, 36, told the Saudi Pro League: “Throughout my career, I've had to face tough competition, good times as well as bad times. With my experience, I can help the team achieve its goals. But leadership isn't just about saying the right words, it's a behaviour you must show both on and off the pitch. With the help of my teammates, we will do good things and try to take the club as far as possible.”Gueye arrived in the RSL following a trophy-laden career at club and international level. A three-time Ligue 1 winner with Lille and PSG, he was integral to Senegal’s run the final of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. In 2022, Gueye was awarded the Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion, Senegal’s highest recognition.Yet, after 15 years competing at the elite level of European football, Gueye welcomed the opportunity of a fresh challenge in Saudi football.He said: “I felt it was the right time for me because the club has a great project. It's a historic club that has a very close relationship with the history of the Kingdom and its identity. So, it was the right time for me to come here, with the Roshn Saudi League having welcomed many great players, great coaches, and many big personalities.”Leading Gueye and his Diriyah Club teammates is a manager who also knows what it takes to succeed. Installed in July, Lage is now tasked with delivering on the club’s ambitions - and it’s a responsibility the Portuguese is fully embracing.Lage told the Saudi Pro League: “It was a great honour to accept His Highness Prince Khalid bin Mohammed’s offer to join this project and build the foundations of the club.“When I heard about this project, I was sure it was the right step for my career. With my experience, and with the experience of the squad from what they have achieved in the past two years, we are here to improve every area and, ultimately, be the best club we can be.“We know we have a deep history and identity behind us, but at the same time, we have a great vision and ambition in front of us. We are working very hard to build a team that inside the pitch represents the real values of Diriyah.”The cultural and historical significance of the club is certainly recognised by those on the pitch. A hero in last season’s promotion charge, Saudi midfielder Hussain Al Qahtani believes representing Diriyah provides unique motivation as his team adapts to the demands of the RSL.Al Qahtani said: “It is an immense feeling of pride to represent Diriyah Club. Diriyah is the birthplace and origin of Saudi Arabia - a place of deep significance for every Saudi citizen. Because of that heritage, there is a massive responsibility on everyone who represents this club and this ecosystem, and we are determined to rise to that challenge.“Our goals have always been big. We achieved our first objective by earning promotion to the Roshn Saudi League. Now, our focus is on taking things step by step, building on our momentum, and securing strong results in the top flight this season.“As players, we have to stay resilient. Success doesn't come without setbacks, injuries, or difficult moments. The key is never to give up, focus on the fundamentals, and set a high standard that inspires the younger generation coming through behind us.”

Islamabad (PR): Pakistan’s No. 1 internationally ranked junior Mikaeel Ali Baig has captured the ITF J200 Doubles title in Miki, Japan, becoming what is believed to be the first Pakistani junior in more than three decades to win a title at this level since Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.Playing unseeded alongside his partner from Botswana, Mikaeel produced an outstanding run, defeating the No. 2 seeds No. 3 seeds and No. 1 seeds before defeating the top-seeded Australian pair 7-5, 6-2 in the final.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (R), Secretary-General PTF, and the entire PTF management have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Mikaeel Ali Baig on this outstanding achievement and for raising Pakistan’s flag high on the international stage.

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Pakistan national minifootball team outclassed India 5-0 here in a fixture of the Asian Mini-Football Championship 2026 by showing excellent game.Pakistan had a difficult start to the championship, losing its opening group-stage matches against UAE, Syria and Uzbekistan. However, the team responded strongly, securing a 3-2 victory over Japan before completing an impressive 5-0 win against arch rival India.Despite the early defeats, Pakistan displayed good ball possession and attacking intent throughout its matches. The team created several opportunities but was unable to convert its dominance into goals in the opening games. The victories over Japan and India demonstrated the team's ability to recover and compete strongly at the championship.Mubasher Sanjrani, President of the Pakistan Minifootball Federation, who was also appointed Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee for the championship, praised the team's performance and said said that the team's overall performance was encouraging, but the losses in the initial group matches affected Pakistan's progress in the competition.He noted that the players continued to perform well and showed determination to come back strongly, culminating in victories over Japan and India.He also expressed his gratitude to all the sponsors for their support and collaboration with the Pakistan national minifootball team.Minifootball is gaining popularity among young people in Pakistan. The sport is a small-sided format of football, with six players representing each team, making it an accessible and fast-paced version of the game.The Pakistan team's victories over Japan and India have provided a positive conclusion to its campaign in Jakarta and highlighted the growing interest and potential of minifootball in Pakistan.

Rawalpindi (Sports Reporter):The opening day of the second round of President’s Trophy Grade-I saw centuries from MIT’s Mohammad Farooq, Salman Khan Jnr, Atiq-ur-Rehman, Ghani’s Sharjeel Khan and Kingsmen Academy’s Mohammad Tayyab Arif as action unfolded across Islamabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar and Rawalpindi on Friday. Ghani’s Shoaib Akhtar Jnr and OGDCL’s Mohammad Amir Khan were the two pacers who snared five-wicket hauls on the first day. At Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, MIT won the toss and elected to bat first as their opening batters Mohammad Farooq and Hasnain Nadeem (36, 76b, 7x4s) took only 21.5 overs to raise a 133-run stand. Farooq walked in all guns blazing and scored 163 off 99 balls hitting 11 fours and 14 sixes. The aggressive opening batter reached the three-digit mark off just 67 balls and also overtook Majid Khan’s record for most sixes by a Pakistan batter in a first-class innings. It is also hiss third first-class and second consecutive ton. Following Farooq’s departure, Atiq-ur-Rehman (142, 137b, 17x4s, 2x6s) and Salman Khan Jnr (106 not out, 199b, 12x4s, 1x6) took the Khan Research Laboratories bowlers to sword with a massive 217-run stand for the fourth wicket as both registered centuries. With Atiq scoring his second first-class ton and Salman hitting his fifth, MIT finished the day with 476-4 on the board in 87.2 overs at stumps. At Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad, Ghani had a dominant day with both bat and ball against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited by first dismissing them for 152 in 41.5 overs and then responded with 192-2 in 41 overs by close of play. After putting SNGPL in to bat, Ghani’s pace bowling duo of Shoaib Akhtar Jnr and Khurram Shahzad shared nine wickets between them, while Shoaib also run out Omair Bin Yousuf for one. Shoaib returned figures of 12.5-2-34-5 picking his fourth first-class five-for, while Khurram bagged four for 42. In turn, Sharjeel Khan brought up his 15th first-class century in a blistering 156-run knock off just 120 balls with the help of 25 fours and five sixes. He shared a 186-run second-wicket stand with Khawaja Arham (33, not out, 114b, 2x4s) after Mirza Tahir Baig had fallen for a golden duck.At Imran Khan Stadium in Peshawar, Kingsmen Academy were rolled for 215 in 57.3 overs with their skipper Mohammad Tayyab Arif standing tall with his maiden first-class century against the fast bowling might of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).Tayyab – playing just his second first-class game, walked in at no.3 with 20 runs on the board and steered the innings with a fluent 105 off 110 balls hitting 14 fours and three sixes. Kingsmen lost seven wickets for 44 runs as Mohammad Suleman (33, 95b, 3x4s) and Salman Ali Agha (25, 41b, 2x4s) fell after getting starts. Pacer Mohammad Amir Khan ran through their batting with figures of 5-51 in 13 overs, while Mohammad Hasnain backed him up with three for 36 in 12.3 overs. Niaz Khan picked up one wicket. Amir registered his fifth five-wicket haul in the format in his 28th first-class game. Abbottabad Cricket Stadium saw an attritional day’s play between State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Television. SBP were 278-9 in 71 overs at stumps with opening batter Hasan Raza (75, 106b, 9x4s) and incoming skipper Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (66, 79b, 9x4s) scoring half-centuries. No.7 batter Rameez Aziz was unbeaten on 42 off 73 balls at stumps. For PTV, Musa Khan and Amad Butt picked up three wickets each, Haris Rauf dismissed two batters for 73 runs in his 18 overs. Scores in brief – 2nd round – Day 1 Stumps Match 5 – Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited v Ghani at Diamond Cricket Ground, IslamabadGhani lead by 40 runs with eight wickets remaining in second innings SNGPL 152 all out, 41.5 overs (Sameer Minhas 53, Muhammad Imran 52; Shoaib Akhtar Jnr 5-34, Khurram Shahzad 4-42) Ghani 192-2, 41 overs (Sharjeel Khan 156, Khawaja Arham 33 not out; Shahnawaz Dahani 2-58) Match 6 – Khan Research Laboratories v Markhor IT Solutions at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiMIT Solutions 476-4, 87.2 overs (Mohammad Farooq 163, Atiq-ur-Rehman 142, Salman Khan Jnr 106 not out, Hasnain Nadeem 36; Ahmed Bashir 2-53) Match 7 – Pakistan Television v State Bank of Pakistan at Abbottabad Cricket StadiumSBP 278-9, 71 overs (Hasan Raza 75, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 66, Rameez Aziz 42 not out, Sirajuddin 25, Faham-ul-Haq 23; Musa Khan 3-47, Amad Butt 3-60, Haris Rauf 2-73)  Match 8 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited v Kingsmen Academy at Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar Kingsmen Academy 215 all out, 57.3 overs (Mohammad Tayyab Arif 105, Mohammad Suleman 33, Salman Ali Agha 25; Mohammad Amir Khan 5-51, Mohammad Hasnain 3-36)OGDCL 57-3, 15 overs (Saad Khan 19; Mohammad Ilyas 2-31)