Cricket: Fazal propels Omar CC into final

KARACHI:

Fazal Subhan struck an unbeaten half-century as defending champions Omar CC moved into the 2nd Peace Cup final, defeating Alamgir Gymkhana by nine wickets in a rain-affected match at the Naya Nazimabad Lawai Stadium.

The match was cut short to a 12-over affair after precious time was lost due to rain.

Set a target of 91, Fazal starred with 59 off 32 balls hitting three sixes and four boundaries in his team’s chase to help Omar CC make 91-1 in 10 overs. Salman Khan picked up a solitary scalp.

Earlier, Alamgir Gymkhana had made 91-4 in 12 overs, with Daniyal Mansoor making a 33-ball 29, while Saud Shakil starred with 27 off 18 hitting three sixes.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 27^th, 2014.

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