Cricket: Pak Saudi clinch victory over Customs

Despite five wicket haul by Sikander, Pak Saudi managed to beat Customs by three wickets.

KARACHI: Nadeem Sikander managed to pick up a five-wicket haul, but that failed to guide Customs to a victory as they were piped by Pak Saudi who registered a narrow three-wicket win in their Qualifier Cricket League match here at the Landhi Gymkhana.

Set an easy target of 150, Pak Saudi had to survive a scare before they made 150 for seven in 45.4 overs, as Mian Mohsin top-scored with 30 off 76 balls. Earlier, Customs were bowled out for 149 in 39.1 overs. Majid Khan scored 50 of 63 balls, while Yasir Hussain chipped in with 30. Shiraz Ali claimed four wickets while Zeeshan Aziz took two scalps.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 3^rd, 2013.