Rafatullah scored an unbeaten 108 as Wapda overhauled the 195-run target in the 43rd over with the last wicket adding 21 to win. The opener smashed 13 fours in a knock that overshadowed Raza Hasan’s maiden five-wicket haul. Hasan took five for 42 but Rafatullah ensured Wapda took the four points.
Islamabad beat Karachi
Islamabad Leopards crushed Karachi Dolphins by six wickets. Zeeshan Mushtaq led his team’s chase as they overhauled the 214-run target in the 42nd over. Mushtaq hit an unbeaten 91 with the help of nine fours.
PIA prevail
Meanwhile, PIA beat SNGPL by a whisker after halting them to 266 for nine to win by four runs. Aizaz Cheema took three wickets after Sarfraz Ahmed had hit 88 to guide PIA to 270.
Leading from the front
Imran Farhat played a captain’s knock and Saleem Elahi hit a half-century as HBL defeated Rawalpindi Rams by eight wickets. Farhat hit 60 and Elahi made 71 to overshadow Shoaib Nasir’s knock of 112.
Multan register win
Sialkot Stallions went down to Multan Tigers by 22 runs as Tahir Masood claimed three for 36. Stallions were restricted to 239 after Multan had mustered 261 with Zain Abbas’ half-century.
NBP beat Faisalabad Wolves by three wickets after they chased down the 265-run target with Hammad Azam hitting 93 not out.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 27th, 2011.
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