Jamshed, who made 168 in NBP’s first-innings total of 520 for three declared that also featured a double ton from Aqeel Anjum,
continued his superb form and seemed in a hurry to bring the match to its conclusion.
Earlier, Karachi, trailing in the first-innings by 222 runs, resumed on 90 for one and looked to survive the final day. However, it was not to be as Qaiser Abbas’ splendid three-wicket haul and supporting role from all the other bowlers ensured Karachi were bowled out for 318 as NBP registered their second win in the tournament.
SBP defeat Rawalpindi
SBP prevailed over Rawalpindi, beating the hosts by 93 runs with Saad Altaf finishing with nine wickets in the match.
Chasing a 333-run target, Rawalpindi were bundled out for 239 with Adnan Mufti making the only notable contribution, hitting a fighting 65. Altaf claimed two wickets for 72 to compliment his first-innings figures of seven for 59.
Wapda outclass Islamabad
Set a 55-run target, Wapda defeated Islamabad by nine wickets, completing the job in the ninth over to win their fifth match of the tournament.
Islamabad, who saw Wapda amass 388 in reply to their first-innings score of 232, were earlier bowled out for 210 with all-rounder Rana Navedul Hasan being the destroyer-in-chief with a five-wicket haul.
Faisalabad beat HBL
Faisalabad recorded their first victory in the tournament, humbling HBL by 139 runs on the final day. Naseer Akbar claimed five for 43 and finished with eight wickets in the match to help the hosts win.
Meanwhile, the match between PIA and Sialkot ended as a draw after PIA gained a second-innings lead of 251, reaching 153 for three before play ended.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 16th, 2011.
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