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BASKETBALL - National 28 Apr, 2025

International Basketball Training Camp Concludes
ISLAMABAD (PR ): The International Basketball Training and Coaching Camp, organized by the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA), successfully concluded in Islamabad.According to Federal Basketball Association General Secretary Ouj E Zahoor, young players participated enthusiastically in the camp, receiving modern training to enhance their skills and performance.Renowned coaches Luke Elie and Jacob Kim, affiliated with the American organization Coaches Team International (CTI) Sports, conducted various sessions at Bahria University. They provided players with expert guidance on fitness, skills development, technique, combination play, attacking strategies, and other key areas of the game.Ouj E Zahoor expressed deep gratitude to American coaches Luke Elie and Jacob Kim for sharing their valuable experience, knowledge, and passion with the young athletes. Both players and local coaches gained significant insights during the training sessions. He also thanked Bahria University for their outstanding support, which enabled the provision of international-standard facilities for the camp.On the final day of the camp, friendly matches were organized among the players, and certificates were distributed to all participants in recognition of their dedication and achievements.The Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has also welcomed the joint venture as part of its ongoing efforts to promote basketball nationwide. “This is yet another significant step toward elevating the standard of basketball in Pakistan,” a PBBF spokesperson noted. “International partnerships like these are vital for our players’ growth and the development of our coaching infrastructure.The CTI-FBBA training camp reflects the growing commitment of key stakeholders to foster a new generation of basketball talent and marks a promising new chapter in Pakistan’s sporting landscape.

CRICKET - PSL 28 Apr, 2025

Faheem shines with a five-for as Gladiators continue winning momentum
Lahore (SBR):Faheem Ashraf (5-33) spearheaded Quetta Gladiators’ massive 64-run win over Peshawar Zalmi with a brilliant five-wicket haul here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Sunday night. It him took just 20 balls to bag his second T20 five-for.Saud Shakeel-led Gladiators are now placed third on the points table with three wins in five games, including back-to-back triumphs at their home in Lahore. Quetta’s pace attack registered a clinical performance returning collective figures of 9-81 in 12.2 over as they defended the 178-run total after Zalmi chose to bowl first.Faheem, who also holds the record for the second-best bowling figures (6-19) in HBL PSL, drew the first blood for Gladiators as he removed Saim Ayub in the second over of the innings. His double strike in the eighth over to remove Mohammad Haris and Abdul Samad was vital in breaking the back of Zalmi batting line-up as they slipped to 50-5.Zalmi skipper Babar Azam fell for a seven-ball 12 including a six and a four as Mohammad Amir pinned him leg-before in the third over. Mohammad Wasim Jnr castled Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the fifth over to add to Zalmi’s woes.No.5 batter Hussain Talat showed some resistance by hitting two sixes and four boundaries in his 34-ball 39-run outing but in vain as no other batter in his team batter crossed 20-run mark. Khurram Shahzad, who returned figures of 3-1-9-2, dismissed Mitchell Owen and Alzarri Joseph as Zalmi further slipped to 81-7.The last three wickets managed to add 29 runs to Zalmi’s 114-run total before player of the match Faheem capped off the innings by dismissing Luke Wood and Sufyan Moqim in 12th and 16th overs, respectively. Abrar Ahmed snared a solitary wicket in his three overs.Earlier, Quetta’s all top-five batters entered double figures and struck valuable thirties except no.3 Rilee Rossouw, who contributed with an 18-ball 27 including five fours. Openers Saud Shakeel (32, 26b, 5x4s) and Finn Allen (31, 16b, 4x4s, 2x6s) stitched a 46-run stand off 27 balls with the latter being the chief aggressor.Saud and Rossouw shared a 45-run stand to take their team to 91-2 in 9.3 overs. No.4 batter Kusal Mendis (32, 27b, 5x4s) and Mark Chapman (33, 26b, 3x4s) steadied the innings with a 34-ball 29-run stand for the fourth wicket before the former fell with scorecard reading 144-4 in 17 overs.Quetta added 34 runs in the last three overs to post a competitive total of 178-7 in 20 overs. Alzarri Jospeh was the pick of Zalmi bowlers as he dismissed three batters for 33 runs in four overs. Saim Ayub returned figures of 4-0-24-2 with the ball.Peshawar Zalmi are now placed fifth on the table with only two wins from six games. Monday, 28 April will be a rest day in HBL PSL X.Scores in briefMatch 17: Quetta Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi by 64 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Quetta Gladiators 178-7, 20 overs (Mark Chapman 33, Saud Shakeel 32, Kusal Mendis 32, Finn Allen 31, Rilee Rossouw 27; Alzarri Joseph 3-33, Saim Ayub 2-24)Peshawar Zalmi 114 all out, 15.2 overs (Hussain Talat 39; Faheem Ashraf 5-33, Khurram Shahzad 2-9)Player of the match – Faheem Ashraf (Quetta Gladiators)Tuesday’s fixture: Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore; 8pm PKT

CRICKET - PSL 27 Apr, 2025

Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by 5 wickets in PSL mstch
Lahore (SzBR): Lahore Qalandars registered their third win of the tournament as they got the better of Multan Sultans by five wickets here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday night. They are now placed second on the points table behind table-toppers Islamabad United.Qalandars handed Sultans their fifth loss in HBL PSL X by chasing the 186-run target in 19 overs with the help of a fiery 41-ball 89-run fifth-wicket stand between Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza.In pursuit of the target, Qalandars lost opening batter Mohammad Naeem in the second over as Josh Little drew first blood for the Sultans. Fakhar Zaman struck three fours and two sixes in his 22-ball 28 before falling to Mohammad Hasnain with 45 runs on the board in 6.1 overs.Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell steered the chase with a steady 49-run stand off 31 balls before the former was undone by Ubaid Shah for 34 off 25 balls inclusive of two fours and as many sixes.Ubaid removed Sam Billings for a three-ball duck in the same over with Qalandars 95-4 in 11.5 overs as Sikandar joined Mitchell in the middle. With the required rate mounting, the duo kept their team in the hunt as they ransacked 14, 11 and 18 runs off the 13th, 14th and 15th overs, respectively.Mitchell, who brought up his second HBL PSL half-century off 32 balls, smashed four boundaries and as many sixes in his stellar 64-run knock. Raza, who hit the winning run for his team, struck a belligerent 21-ball 40 not out with the help of two fours and four sixes.For Sultans Ubaid dismissed two batters, while Little, Hasnain and Akif Javed had one wicket each to their name.Earlier, Multan Sultans were helped to a healthy total with the help of unbeaten half-centuries by skipper Mohammad Rizwan and no.5 batter Kamran Ghulam. After Sultans were asked to bat, their opening batters stitched a 30-run opening stand before Yasir Khan (24, 18b, 3x4s, 1x6) fell prey to Haris Rauf in the fifth over. Usman Khan (18, 14b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Shai Hope (9, 9b, 1x4) departed in 8th and 11th overs, respectively.With 70 runs on the board in 10.1 overs, Kamran and Rizwan went berserk as they notched 115 runs in the next 59 balls.Rizwan, who leads the batting charts in HBL PSL X with 302 runs currently, struck unbeaten 76 off 48 balls hitting six fours and three sixes, while Kamran was the chief aggressor as he hit four sixes and two fours in his 31-ball 52 not out outing.For Lahore, Tom Curran, Haris Rauf and Mitchell dismissed one batter each. 

CRICKET - PSL 26 Apr, 2025

Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings by 5 runs in PSL
Lahore (SBR): Quetta Gladiators registeredtheir second win in HBL PSL X as they beat Karachi Kings by a close margin of five runs in their first home game here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday night.Saud Shakeel-led outfit defended their 142-run total with an all-round bowling performance spearheaded by pace trio of Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Amir and Khurram Shahzad, who bagged a combined haul of six scalps for 79 runs in 12 overs.Player of the match Abrar Ahmed gave away just 15 runs in his four overs snapping the important wicket of Khushdil Shah, who returned for a four-ball duck.Karachi Kings were jolted early on in the chase by Amir, who struck to remove David Warner for a run-a-ball four. Tim Seifert (48, 27b, 5x4s, 2x6s) and James Vince (29, 28b, 3x4s, 1x6) then stitched a solid 73-run stand off 49 balls before Saud outfoxed Vince in the ninth over.Three overs later Wasim Jnr got rid of Seifert inflicting a batting collapse as Kings slipped from 77-2 in 8.4 overs to 115-8 in 17.3 overs. Hasan Ali’s late charge including three fours and one six in an unbeaten 13-ball 24 didn’t prove enough as his team managed 137-8 in the allotted 20 overs.  Earlier, Quetta got off to a rusty start as they lost three wickets for just 20 runs in 3.3 overs after being invited to bat first. Hasan Ali, who snapped all three wickets, struck twice in his first over removing Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen in a space of four balls before castling Rilee Rossouw in the fourth over.Kusal Mendis (36, 22b, 5x4s) and HBL PSL debutant Mark Chapman tried to reignite the Gladiators’ innings by stitching a rapid 14-ball 24-run stand before the latter was bowled by Mohammad Nabi, while the former fell prey to Mohammad Abbas Afridi.No.7 batter Faheem Ashraf got together with Hasan Nawaz in ninth over as the duo brought their team’s innings back on track by launching a flurry of boundaries. Faheem top-scored with a belligerent 43 off 27 balls hitting four fours and three sixes, while Hasan struck two fours in his 34-ball 35.The 59-run sixth-wicket stand, which took Quetta from 69-5 to 128-6 was broken by 20-year-old Fawad Ali. Gladiators then lost the last four wickets for a mere 14 runs as they were bundled for 142 in 19.3 overs.Hasan was the pick of the bowlers for Kings as the returned figures of 3.3-0-33-3, while Mir Hamza and Abbas picked up two wickets each.Scores in briefQuetta Gladiators 142 all out, 20 overs (Faheem Ashraf 43, Kusal Mendis 36, Hasan Nawaz 35; Hasan Ali 3-33, Mir Hamza 2-24, Mohammad Abbas Afridi 2-31)Karachi Kings 137-8, 20 overs (Tim Seifert 48, James Vince 29, Hasan Ali 24 not out; Mohammad Wasim Jnr 2-22, Mohammad Amir 2-26, Khurram Shahzad 2-31)Player of the match – Abrar Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators)Saturday’s fixture: Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore; 8pm PKT 

HOCKEY - National 25 Apr, 2025

National Hockey training camp concludes in Wah Cantt
Sports Bulletin ReportWAH CANTT: A 10-day long training camp for the Pakistan National Hockey Team led by head Coach Olympian Tahir Zaman and Coach Olympian Mohammad Usman concluded here at the state-of-the-art POF Sports Complex on Thursday.The officials of Pakistan hockey federation (PHF) told newsmen that camp was organized in connection to preparations of the Pakistani team for the upcoming FIH Men’s Nations Cup. The prestigious international tournament will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 15 to June 21, 2025. “The PHF is optimistic that the junior team will deliver strong performances in Malaysia and make a mark on the international stage”, officials said. Officials; Olympians: Head Coach Tahir Zaman (National Bank), Assistant Coach Muhammad Usman (PIA), and Assistant Coach Zeeshan Ashraf (National Bank).Names of participants:Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan (Mari Energy), Waqar (WAPDA), Umair Ali (WAPDA), Owais Rashid (Customs); Mohammad Sufyan Khan, Mohammad Abdullah, Arshad Liaquat (Mari Energy); Hammaduddin Anjum, Mohammad Sameen, Tanzeem ul Hassan (WAPDA); Abdul Manan, Usama Bashir, and Rizwan Ali (Pakistan Air Force) Imad Shakeel Butt, Faizan, Faisal Qadir from National Bank, Izhar (Punjab); Moin Shakeel, Mohib Ullah (WAPDA), Zakaria Hayat (Navy), Ghazanfar Ali Rana Sohail Riaz (Customs), Arslan (Army), Umar Mustafa (Mari Energy), Mubashir Amin (POF), Haseem (Punjab), Farhan Tariq (Rangers) Abdul Rehman and Mohsin Khan (Air Force); Salman Razzaq, Ejaz Ahmed, Owais Arshad, and Abdul Hannan Shahid (WAPDA); Afraz (Mari Energy), Rana Waleed (Navy); Nowhaiz Zahid Malik (National Bank), Mohammad Younis (Quetta).

CRICKET - PSL 25 Apr, 2025

All-round Hussain, pacer Joseph help Zalmi seal crucial win over Qalandars
 Lahore (SBR): Peshawar Zalmi hunted down the 130-run target in 16.4 overs with seven wickets in hand against Lahore Qalandars as they registered their second win of the tournament here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Thursday night.Skipper Babar Azam and Hussain Talat struck unbeaten half-centuries to seal the much-needed triumph for their team. Peshawar Zalmi pacers had earlier pegged the Lahore Qalandars batting line-up by taking eight wickets for 83 runs.In the chase, Lahore Qalandars gave Zalmi early scare by snaring the wickets of Saim Ayub and Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the first two overs with 11 runs on the board. Mohammad Haris, batting at no.4, broke the shackles as he struck one four and two sixes before falling for a 16-ball 20 at the end of fifth over.Babar (56 not out, 42b, 7x4s, 1x6) and Hussain (51 not out, 37b, 5x4s, 1x6) joined forces at 40-3 and stitched an unbeaten 83-run stand to see Zalmi home with 20 balls to spare. Both the batters brought up their half-centuries off 37 balls each.Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi pacers ran riot with the ball as they reduced Lahore Qalandars to 35-5 in the Powerplay. Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique fell to player of the match Alzarri Joseph, while Luke Wood removed Asif Ali and Daryl Mitchell in the third over.Pace sensation Ali Raza joined the fellow pacers on the wickets column soon in sixth over as he dismissed Sam Billings. Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi (16, 10b, 2x6s) came in to bat at no.6 and was caught behind off Hussain’s right-arm medium pace with his team reeling at 44-6 in 7.1 overs.Joseph returned in 11th over to dent Qalandars again as he removed Rishad Hossain, who had stitched a 23-run stand with no.7 batter Sikandar Raza. The Zimbabwean all-rounder lifted his side from 67-7 to 129 all out in 19.2 overs with a fighting 37-ball 52 with the help of five fours and three sixes.Sikandar, who fell to Hussain in 20th over, was provided brief support by Haris Rauf (10, 14b, 1x6) and Asif Afridi (6 not out, 11b, 1x4) with whom he added 36 and 25 runs, respectively.For Zalmi, Joseph had returned figures of 4-1-15-3, while Hussain Talat and Luke Wood dismissed two batters each. Ali and Arif Yaqoob had one wicket each to their name as well.Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi now have four points each on the points table after playing five games and are placed third and fourth, respectively. 

CRICKET - PSL 24 Apr, 2025

Gous hits unbeaten 80 as United continue red-hot form in HBL PSL X
Multan (SBR):Defending champions Islamabad United continued their winning streak with a fifth consecutive triumph in HBL PSL X as they beat Multan Sultans by seven wickets here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night.Shadab Khan-led United romped to their 10th consecutive win since HBL PSL 2024 as they chased the 169-run target set by Sultans with 17 balls to spare, banking on opening batter Andries Gous’ 80 not out inclusive of six fours and five maximums.No other team has won ten games on the trot in HBL PSL’s history with Multan Sultans sitting on second with an eight-match winning streak.Gous, who faced 45 balls to register his maiden HBL PSL half-century, lost his opening partner Sahibzada Farhan in the third over after the duo had put on 29 runs in pursuit of the target. No.3 batter Colin Munro walked in all guns blazing as he stitched a fiery 81-run partnership for the second wicket off 48 balls.Munro contributed a 28-ball 45 to the cause hitting five fours and two sixes. After Michael Bracewell removed Munro in 11th over, Mohammad Nawaz (21, 19b, 1x4, 1x6) and Gous steered their team closer to the target with a 55-run third-wicket stand.For Sultans, Bracewell, Ubaid Shah and Chris Jordan picked up one wicket each.Earlier, Multan Sultans elected to bat first after winning the toss and their opening batters Mohammad Rizwan (36, 37b, 3x4s) and Yasir Khan (29, 17b, 2x4s, 2x6s) put on a solid 51-run stand off 6.4 overs.After Mohammad Nawaz drew the first blood for United dismissing Yasir, Usman Khan walked in and hit the ground running with a 29-ball half-century. Shadab Khan broke Rizwan and Usman’s 65-run stand in 14th over with 116 runs on the board.United bowlers kept a check on the run flow as they gave away only 42 runs in the last five overs dismissing Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed and Sultans’ top-scorer Usman (61, 40b, 4x4s, 4x6s). Kamran Ghulam capped off the Sultans innings with a six and a four in his unbeaten six-ball 10.Nawaz, Jason Holder, Shadab and Riley Meredith dismissed one batter each. Islamabad United will now face Lahore Qalandars at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, 30 April.Scores in briefMatch 13: Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by seven wickets at Multan Cricket StadiumMultan Sultans 168-5, 20 overs (Usman Khan 61, Mohammad Rizwan 36, Yasir Khan 29; Mohammad Nawaz 1-13)Islamabad United 171-3, 17.1 overs (Andries Gous 80 not out, Colin Munro 45, Sahibzada Farhan 22, Mohammad Nawaz 21; Chris Jordan 1-24)Player of the match – Andries Gous (Islamabad United)

BASKETBALL - Int News 23 Apr, 2025

International Basketball Training Camp starts in Islamabad
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: In a landmark development for basketball in Pakistan, US based sports organization Coaches Team International (CTI) has partnered with the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) to hold an international basketball training camp in Islamabad.The camp, featuring renowned American coaches Luke Elie and Jacob Kim, has commenced at Bahria University and will conclude on April 28. It aims to develop young talent in the capital using modern training methodologies.Headed by FBBA General Secretary Ouj E Zahoor, the initiative brings much-needed international exposure to Islamabad’s basketball scene. A carefully selected group of young players is undergoing intensive training under the guidance of CTI coaches. In addition, five local coaches are receiving mentorship to help sustain international coaching standards beyond the camp.“This is a unique opportunity for our youth to be trained by global professionals who understand the modern demands of the sport,” said Zahoor. “It also empowers our local coaches to sustain this momentum in the long run.”Training sessions are being held at the indoor basketball courts of Bahria University, which has extended full support by providing facilities and logistical assistance for the visiting coaches and athletes.The Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has welcomed the joint venture as part of its ongoing efforts to promote basketball nationwide. “This is yet another significant step toward elevating the standard of basketball in Pakistan,” a PBBF spokesperson noted. “International partnerships like these are vital for our players’ growth and the development of our coaching infrastructure.”The CTI-FBBA training camp reflects the growing commitment of key stakeholders to foster a new generation of basketball talent and marks a promising new chapter in Pakistan’s sporting landscape.

CRICKET - PSL 23 Apr, 2025

Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs in PSL fixture
Multan (SBR): Multan Sultans finally clinched their first win in HBL PSL X, defeating Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs in a high-scoring contest here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. Sultans opening batter Yasir Khan shone in his first outing of the season with an explosive 87 before an all-round bowling display spearheaded by pacer Ubaid Shah restricted Qalandars to 195-9 in the allotted 20 overs while chasing a mammoth 229-run target.Qalandars lost Mohammad Naeem (11, 11b, 2x4s) early in the chase with Michael Bracewell striking in the fourth over. The experienced Fakhar Zaman then led the charge with attacking strokes, racing to 32 off 14 balls including three sixes and two fours, but he was caught in the deep midwicket off Ubaid to leave Qalandars 49-2 in five overs.Timely strikes from Bracewell and Ubaid in the middle pegged back Qalandars from making significant progress. After Usama Mir castled No. 6 Qalandars batter Rishad Hossain for two, the visitors required another 118 runs for victory in 52 balls.The sixth-wicket partnership of 38 off 22 deliveries between Sam Billings (43, 23b, 2x4s, 4x6s) and Sikandar Raza briefly threatened Sultans. However, Billings skied one to Kamran Ghulam to hand Ubaid his third wicket of the night.Sikandar continued to play big shots after Billings’ departure, hitting an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls (5x4s, 3x6s) but the Qalandars’ lower-order failed to fire. For Sultans, Ubaid grabbed three wickets for 37 runs while off-spinner Bracewell and leggie Usama claimed two scalps each.Earlier, Yasir lit up Sultans’ first outing at home in HBL PSL X with a scintillating knock (87, 44b, 6x4s, 6x6s), propelling Multan Sultans to a commanding total of 228-5 – the highest team total at the Multan Cricket Stadium in HBL PSL history. He laid a rock-solid platform with skipper Mohammad Rizwan (32, 17b, 4x4s, 1x6) with a breezy 89-run opening stand in 45 balls.Sultans’ batting onslaught continued with the second-wicket partnership between Yasir and Usman Khan (39, 24, 5x4s, 1x6) yielding 70 runs in just 38 balls. Following Yasir’s exploits, Iftikhar Ahmed capped a dominant batting performance with a quick-fire cameo of 40 not out from 18 deliveries, smashing three boundaries and as many sixes.Qalandars' bowlers did not have the best time in the field as their pacers conceded a total of 142 runs in 10 overs with just one wicket between them. Left-arm orthodox Asif Afridi bowled an economical spell with 1-26 from his four overs whereas leg-spinner Rishad took two wickets for 45 runs.Scores in briefMatch 12: Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs at Multan Cricket StadiumMultan Sultans 228-5, 20 overs (Yasir Khan 87, Iftikhar Ahmed 40 not out, Usman Khan 39, Mohammad Rizwan 32; Rishad Hossain 2-45)Lahore Qalandars 195-9, 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 50 not out, Sam Billings 43, Fakhar Zaman 32; Ubaid Shah 3-37, Michael Bracewell 2-20, Usama Mir 2-26)Player of the match – Yasir Khan (Multan Sultans).

CRICKET - PSL 21 Apr, 2025

Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 6 wickets in PSL
KARACHI (SBR): Islamabad United continued their red-hot form in the HBL PSL X by clinching their fourth successive win, sweeping aside Karachi Kings in a low-scoring contest by six wickets with 17 balls to spare here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Sunday night. United skipper Shadab Khan displayed his all-round skills to set up his side’s ninth consecutive victory over KingsIn pursuit of the modest target of 129 runs, the in-form United opener Sahibzada Farhan once again took the charge by scoring 30 off 18 balls with the help of five boundaries and a six.Hasan Ali then sent back Sahibzada and Colin Munro in the fifth over including a sharp in-swing delivery to disturb the stumps of the latter. Despite taking two wickets in quick succession, Kings’ bowlers could not trouble the batters enough as Shadab and Azam Khan stitched a match-winning partnership of 65 runs in 52 deliveries.Azam (31, 30b, 3x4s, 1x6) fell to Mohammad Nabi in the 14th over, but the bulk of the chase had already been completed. Shadab (47, 40b, 5x4s, 2x6s) carried on to steer the chase, holding firm until he was bowled by Mohammad Abbas Afridi with just one run required to win.In the first innings, nothing seemed to go Kings’ way as they found it tough on a pitch with variable bounce on offer. Naseem Shah set the tone with a magnificent new ball-spell, claiming the prized scalp of David Warner with a pearlerUnited spinners dried up the runs as Imad Wasim and Shadab weaved a web over Kings. Opening batter Tim Seifert, who was the top scorer for Kings, laboured to a sluggish 30 off 37 deliveries, before getting out in the 13th over.Shadab ended with two wickets for 17 runs off his four overs whereas pacers Naseem and Jason Holder also claimed two wickets each, capping the brilliant bowling performance.No. 9 Kings batter Abbas finished the innings with a flourish after he entered the fray with his side reeling at 102-7 in 18 overs. Abbas smashed 24 runs off just nine deliveries, including three sixes and a four, taking the home side to 128-7 in the allocated 20 overs.Scores in brief Match 10:Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by six wickets at National Bank Stadium, KarachiKarachi Kings 128-7, 20 overs (Tim Seifert 30, Mohammad Abbas Afridi 24 not out, Saad Baig 20; Shadab Khan 2-17, Naseem Shah 2-29, Jason Holder 2-39) Islamabad United 129-4, 17.1 overs (Shadab Khan 47, Azam Khan 31, Sahibzada Farhan 30; Hasan Ali 2-28)Player of the match – Shadab Khan (Islamabad United).
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