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CRICKET - 09 Apr, 2023

Markhor Ramadan Cup: Punjab Lions post 110 runs target for Islamabad

Sports Bulletin Report RAWALPINDI: Punjab Lions (PL) posted 110 target for Islamabad Hawks (IH) on scoreboard in the 3rd game of the ongoing 2nd Markhor Ramadan Cup 2023 here at Ayub Park National Stadium on Saturday night. Earlier, the skipper of Islamabad Hawks Arsal Shafik won the toss and decided to put the opposition into bat first. Yasir Khan and Husnain Jamal opened the Punjab Lions’ innings, as both could not produce impressive performances. Dawlat Zadran sent both players back to the hut at 20 runs total. Summarized Scorecard: Toss: Islamabad Hawks won the toss and decided to bowl first Punjab Lions (Batting): 109 all out in 19.4 overs Talib Asim (36 runs, 40 balls, 4x4, 6x1), Ubaid Shah (24 runs, 17 balls, 4x1, 6x2), Shaviaz Irfan (16 runs, 8 balls, 2x4, 0x6), Islamabad Hawks (Bowling) Dawlat Zadran (3 for 14), Arsal Sheikh (2 for 12), Khawar Shahzad (2for 26) Islamabad Hawks (Batting): Punjab Lions (Bowling) Punjab Lions (Playing XIs): Syed Kazim Shah (captain), Yasir Khan, Shaviaz Irfan (wicketkeeper), Shahrukh Ali Chun, Nadeem Khan, Talib Asim, Husnain Jamal, Muzammal Ibtasam, Adnan Ali, Ubaid Shah, Ali Hassan Islamabad Hawks (Playing XIs): Syed Asrar Ali, Imran Ali, Arsal Sheikh (captain), Khawar Shahzad, Naseer-ullah Khan, Asadullah, Dawlat Zadran, Mohammad Ilys Raza, Sadam Khan (wicketkeeper), Zain Farooq, Umer Farooq Schedule of next coming fixtures: April 9, 2023: Rawalpindi Royals vs Islamabad Hawks April 10, 2023: Kashmir Kings vs Rawalpindi Royals April 11, 2023: Islamabad Hawks vs Kashmir Kings April 12, 2023: Rawalpindi Royals vs Punjab Lions 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

CRICKET - 08 Apr, 2023

Markhor Ramadan Cup: Kashmir Kings stun Peshawar Pathans by 4 wickets

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

CRICKET - 08 Apr, 2023

Markhor Ramadan Cup: Pathans set 246 runs target for Kashmir Kings

Sports Bulletin Report RAWALPINDI: Peshawar Pathans set 246 runs target for Kashmir Kings to win the 2nd match of the Markhor Ramadan Cup here at National Ayub Park cricket ground on Friday night. Zeeshan Asharf and Faizan Bhatti started the innings of Peshawar Pathans and scored 69 runs in 6 overs. Summarized Scorecard: Toss: Venue: National Ayub Park Player of the Match: 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 (1 for 9), Salman Irshad (1 for 24) Kashmir Kings (Batting): Peshawar Pathans (Bowling) Saturday’s Fixture: Islamabad Hawks vs Punjab Lions at 11:00 pm

CRICKET - 07 Apr, 2023

Markhor Ramadan Cup: Peshawar Pathans beat Punjab Lions by 37 runs

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD: Peshawar Pathans outclassed Punjab Lions by 37 runs in the inaugural T20 match of the 2nd Markhor Ramadan Cup at National Stadium Ayub Park Rawalpindi on Thursday night. Punjab Lions’ captain won the toss and decided to field first, as the winners managed 155 runs for 9 in 20 overs. Sohail Akhtar was the top scorer with 37 runs off 20 balls. Faizan Ali (29 runs, 14 balls), Bilawal Virk (25 runs, 26 balls) and Musa Khan (20 runs, 22 balls) were other main contributors batters in the Peshawar Pathans innings. Sharukh Chun (3 for 10), Kasam Shah (3 for 33) and Ali Hasan (1 for 20) were the wicket-takers. In reply, Punjab Lions could score 118 runs in 17 overs for losing their all ten batters. All-rounder Shahrukh Chun, who grabbed three wickets in the match, hammered 44 runs in 33 balls. Shawaiz Irfan played a hard hitting innings of 41 runs after facing 22 balls. Mohammad Ali hit at the back-bone of Punjab Lions by snaring 4 batters. He was awarded man of the match on his magical bowling performance, as he conceded just 14 runs in his four overs. Ali Amjad (3 for 21) and Musa Khan (2 for 32) were successful bowlers of the winning squad. Summarized Scorecard: Toss: Punjab Lions won the toss and decided to field first Man of the Match: Mohammad Ali Peshawar Pathans (Battings): 155 for 9 in 20 overs Sohail Akhtar (37 runs, 20 balls), Faizan Ali (29 runs, 14 balls), Bilawal Virk (25 runs, 26 balls), Musa Khan (20 runs, 22 balls) Punjab Lions (Bowling): 118 runs all out in 17 overs Sharukh Chun (3 for 10), Kasam Shah (3 for 33), Ali Hasan (1 for 20) Punjab Lions (Batting): Shahrukh (44 runs, 33 balls), Shawaiz Irfan (41 runs, 22 balls) Peshawar Pathans (Bowling): Mohammad Ali (4 for 14), Ali Amjad (3 for 21), Musa Khan (2 for 32)

CRICKET - 07 Apr, 2023

Markhor Ramadan Cup: Peshawar Pathans set 156 runs target

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Peshawar Pathans set 156 runs target for Punjab Lions in the inaugural T20 match of the 2nd Markhor Ramadan Cup at National Stadium Ayub Park Rawalpindi on Thursday night. Summarized Scorecard: Toss: Punjab Lions won the toss and decided to field first Peshawar Pathans (Battings): 155 for 9 in 20 overs Sohail Akhtar (37 runs, 20 balls), Faizan Ali (29 runs, 14 balls), Bilawal Virk (25 runs, 26 balls), Musa Khan (20 runs, 22 balls) Punjab Lions (Bowling): Sharukh Chun (3 for 10), Kasam Shah (3 for 33), Ali Hasan (1 for 20) Punjab Lions (Batting): Peshawar Pathans (Bowling):

CRICKET - 20 Sep, 2022

Sohail (4 for 18) and Sharjeel (53) help Sindh to lift title

SPORTS BULLETIN Multan:-Sohail Khan’s four-fer and Sharjeel Khan’s blistering 53 off 36 balls led Sindh to their maiden National T20 title after beating Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by eight wickets in the final of the Kingdom Valley National T20 Cup 2022-23 here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday evening. This was Sindh’s first National T20 title since the inception of the new domestic structure in 2019 and they also took away the glittering National T20 trophy besides the PKR 5million winners’ prize. While, this was defending champions Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s first defeat in the final in the last three years. In pursuit of a 141-run target, Sindh opening pair Saim Ayub and Sharjeel Khan provided a flying start to their team as both batters stroked eight fours and six sixes between them. The pair scored at 11 runs an over in the powerplay and stitched a 70-run partnership for the first wicket. The left-handed Saim was the first one to depart with 36 off 24 balls and ended the tournament with 416 runs at a staggering strike rate of over 155. Sharjeel top-scored for his side and smoked four fours and as many sixes during the course of his innings. Omair Bin Yousuf (21 not out, 12b, one four, two sixes) and captain Saud Shakeel (18 not out, 16b, two fours) saw Sindh chased down the target with 32 balls to spare. Earlier, the decision to bat first from Khalid Usman backfired as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wobbled at the top of the innings when they slumped to 44 for three in the powerplay. Sohail accounted for Sahibzada Farhan (four off two, one four) and Kamran Ghulam (16, 11b, four fours) in the first nine balls he bowled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s batting. He went on to pick two more wickets (Mohmmad Sarwar Afridi 30 off 20, one four, two sixes) and Mohammad Abbas Afridi (one off two) to end with match figures of 4-0-18-4 and later adjudicated player of the final. Wicketkeeper-batter Rehan Afridi top-scored with a 41-ball 43, studded with four fours and one six. Mir Hamza and Asif Mehmood bagged two wickets apiece. That the Sindh were able to win the tournament goes to an all-round performance from the side which included performances from Saim – who was awarded player of the tournament, Sohail – who was awarded best bowler of the tournament with 21 scalps and Sarfaraz Ahmed – who was awarded with best wicket-keeper of the tournament with 13 dismissals to his name. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Sahibzada Farhan was awarded with best batter of the tournament with 429 runs. Scores in brief: Sindh beat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by eight wickets Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 140 all out, 19.5 overs (Rehan Afridi 43, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi 30; Sohail Khan 4-18, Mir Hamza 2-32, Asif Mehmood 2-35) Sindh 141-2, 14.4 overs (Sharjeel Khan 53, Saim Ayub 36) Awards: Player of the final: Sohail Khan (Sindh), PKR 50,000 Player of the tournament: Saim Ayub (416 runs), PKR 100,000 Best batter of the tournament: Sahibzada Farhan (429 runs), PKR 100,000 Best bowler of the tournament: Sohail Khan (21 wickets), PKR 100,000 Best wicketkeeper of the tournament: Sarfaraz Ahmed (13 dismissals), PKR 100,000

CRICKET - 19 Sep, 2022

Anwar Ali leads Sindh to maiden National T20 final

SPORTS BULLETIN Multan:-An unbeaten 42-run partnership off just 18 balls from Anwar Ali and Omair Bin Yousuf helped Sindh beat Central Punjab by five wickets in the second semi-final of Kingdom Valley National T20 2022-23 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening. The win also means Sindh – qualifying for the final of the National T20 for the first time since the inception of new domestic structure, will take on defending champions Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tomorrow at the same venue. Requiring 25 runs from two overs to win in pursuit of 180-run target, right-handed Anwar dispatched Ahmed Daniyal for three sixes and a four to collect 24 runs in the penultimate over. He returned undefeated on a 13-ball 32, studded with two fours and three sixes. Omair Bin Yousuf – who struck the winning six with four balls to spare scored an unbeaten 51 off 36, hitting four fours and one six. Central Punjab’s Usama Mir bagged two wickets for 30 runs – both wickets in the 11th over of the innings which included the prized scalp of Sindh’s opening batter Saim Ayub who looked dangerous before getting out scoring a 24-ball 46, smashing four sixes and three fours. Earlier, the decision to bat first from Qasim Akram paid dividends as Central Punjab’s opening batters went berserk from the start and scored 77 runs in the powerplay – the most runs in this edition. Wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Akhlaq was the first one to return to the pavilion in the seventh over not before scoring 28 off 15 balls, which included four towering sixes. The pair of Akhlaq and Mohammad Faizan knitted a 78-run partnership off 38 balls. Faizan didn’t stop there and continued to play big shots and brought up Central Punjab’s 100 in the 10th over – the fastest 100 of the ongoing tournament. Faizan top-scored for his side, scoring 52 off 31 balls and smoked six fours and three sixes at a staggering strike rate of 167.74. Qasim (25, 18b, three fours) and experienced Shoaib Malik (nine off 10, one four) failed to make an impact in Central Punjab’s batting and went in quick succession. That the Central Punjab were able to score 179 for eight in 20 overs was due to Irfan Khan Niazi’s unbeaten knock of 36 from 27 balls, which included two fours and as many sixes. Sindh’s Zahid Mehmood was the most successful bowler for his side with match figures of 4-0-20-4. Scores in brief: Sindh beat Central Punjab by five wickets Central Punjab 179-8, 20 overs (Mohammad Faizan 52, Irfan Khan Niazi 36 not out, Muhammad Akhlaq 28, Qasim Akram 25; Zahid Mehmood 4-20) Sindh 185-5, 19.2 overs (Omair Bin Yousuf 51 not out, Saim Ayub 46, Anwar Ali 32 not out; Usama Mir 2-30) Player of the match – Omair Bin Yousuf and Zahid Mehmood (Sindh)

CRICKET - 18 Sep, 2022

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to take on Northern in the first semi-final

SPORTS BULLETIN Multan:-Three wickets off three balls (one run-out) from Mehran Mumtaz’s first over – 10th over of the innings and 40 unbeaten runs from Sohail Tanvir proved game changer for Northern as they defeated Southern Punjab by three runs to qualify for the semi-final in the 30th fixture of the Kingdom Valley National T20 Cup 2022-23 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday evening. Southern Punjab – that were set a modest 130-run target by Northern were well in course to achieve the target as they were 58 for two at the end of the ninth over. Introduction of left-arm spinner Mehran in the 10th over put brakes on their run-chase as Mehran got Salman Ali Agha (one off three) lbw on the first ball he bowled. The next ball he sent Sharoon Siraj (first ball duck) lbw without troubling the score. On a hat-trick ball, the direct throw from Usman Khan Shinwari was enough to send back non-striker Sohaib Maqsood (eight off seven, one four) back to the pavilion. After the quick dismissals of Southern Punjab’s batters, Northern were never in position to stage a comeback. Hasan Ali (26 not out off 16) – who was playing for the first time in the tournament struck two sixes and one four to give Southern Punjab a glimpse of hope, but Southern Punjab fell four runs shy of the target and were send packing from the tournament. Mehran, Usman Khan Shinwari and Zaman Khan bagged two wickets apiece for Northern. In the first semi-final table toppers Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will take on Northern, while Sindh will face Central Punjab in the second semi-final. Both semi-finals will be played tomorrow at the Multan Cricket Stadium and PTV Sports will broadcast the matches live while it be live streamed on the PCB YouTube channel. Earlier, after a 15-minute delayed start due to dust storm, Umar Amin’s decision to bat first didn’t go down well as Northern wobbled at the top of the innings when they slumped to 83 for seven in the 15th over. That Northern were managed to score over 100 was largely because of a 37-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Usman (21 off 16, three fours) and Sohail – who returned undefeated on 40 from 30 balls, smashing three fours and two sixes. Northern made 129 for eight from their allotted 20 overs. Hasan was dispatched for a six by Nasir Nawaz on the first ball he bowled, but the right-arm fast made a strong comeback to get Taimoor Sultan lbw for four on the last ball of his first over which went for 11 runs. Right-arm fast Mohammad Ilyas was amongst the wickets again as he took three wickets for 29. He accounted for Nasir (15, 15b, one four, one six), Mubasir Khan (six off five, one four) and Usman. Leg-spinner Ali Majid and right-arm fast Hasan bagged two wickets apiece for 29 and 3o runs, respectively.

CRICKET - 17 Sep, 2022

Sahibzada (102) secures semi-final spot for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

SPORTS BULLETIN Multan:-Sahibzada Farhan blasted 102 off 64 to seal a 38-run win for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over Balochistan in the 29th fixture of the Kingdom Valley National T20 Cup 2022-23 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The win also confirms Khyber Pakhtunkhwa place in the semi-final after topping the six-team table with 12 points from 10 matches. After being put into bat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa openers Farhan and Rehan Afridi provided a solid 71-run start. Wicketkeeper-batter Rehan was the first one to return to the pavilion not before scoring 34 from 25 balls, which included six boundaries. Farhan was joined by Kamran Ghulam (26, 21, one four, one six) and the pair knitted a 64-run partnership for the second wicket. Farhan continued to play shots at will and brought up his century from 61 balls which included seven fours and six towering sixes. After the dismissal of right-handed Farhan for 102 in the 19th over, the defending champions managed to add only seven in the final over to end up scoring 175 for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Experienced Junaid Khan was Balochistan’s pick of the bowlers with two for 34. Chasing 176 to win, Balochistan lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 137 in the 17th over. Haris Sohail came to bat at number five top-scored with a 30-ball 47, studded with five fours and two sixes. For Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, skipper Khalid Usman and right-arm leg-spinner Maaz Khan bagged three wickets apiece. Mohammad Abbas Afridi grabbed two wickets for 20 runs. Scores in brief: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beat Balochistan by 38 runs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 175-3, 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 102, Rehan Afridi 34, Kamran Ghulam 26; Junaid Khan 2-34) Balochistan 137 all out, 17 overs (Haris Sohail 47; Khalid Usman 3-19, Maaz Khan 3-39) Player of the match: Sahibzada Farhan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

CRICKET - 13 Sep, 2022

National T20: Central Punjab beat Southern Punjab by four wickets

SPORTS BULLETIN Multan:-Three wickets apiece from Pakistan internationals Aamer Yamin and Waqas Maqsood and an unbeaten 41 runs from Tayyab Tahir led Central Punjab to a four-wicket win over Southern Punjab in the 23rd fixture of the Kingdom Valley National T20 Cup 2022-23 here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Central Punjab came back stronger after losing to Southern Punjab in the Rawalpindi leg by 86 runs on 2 September. This was Central Punjab’s third win in the tournament – second in the Multan leg. Chasing 107 to win, Central Punjab scored at over seven runs an over in the powerplay, but also lost three wickets to keep Southern Punjab interested in the low-scoring game. That Central Punjab were able to chase down the target in the 17th over was due to an unbeaten knock from right-handed Tayyab – who scored 41 off 34 and smashed five fours and one six. Tayyab also leads the batting charts with 351 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 139.84. Southern Punjab’s right-arm pacers Muhammad Imran and Sameen Gul took two wickets each. Earlier, after being put into bat by Central Punjab’s captain Qasim Akram, Southern Punjab wobbled at the top of the innings when they slumped to 39 for four in the ninth over. Sharoon Siraj – who has scored one half-century in the tournament was joined by Yousuf Babar and the pair added 35 runs for the fifth wicket – the highest partnership of the innings. After the departure of Sharoon (21, 21b, one four, one six), Southern Punjab lost wickets at regular intervals and were dismissed for 106 in the last over. For Central Punjab, Aamer and Waqas bagged three wickets apiece for 16 and 21 runs, respectively. Right-arm fast Hunain Shah – playing his second T20 bagged two wickets for 22. Later tonight, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will take on Sindh in the 24th fixture of the tournament. Scores in brief: Central Punjab beat Southern Punjab by four wickets Southern Punjab 106 all out, 19.2 overs (Zain Abbas 25, Yousuf Babar 22, Sharoon Siraj 21; Aamer Yamin 3-16, Waqas Maqsood 3-21, Hunain Shah 2-22) Central Punjab 110-6, 16.5 overs (Tayyab Tahir 41 not out; Muhammad Imran 2-18, Sameen Gul 2-22) Player of the match – Tayyab Tahir (Central Punjab)