Dolphins smash their way out of trouble

Shafiq, Ghani take team through to Super Eight T20 Cup semis.


News Desk March 30, 2012

Karachi Dolphins eased their way into the semi-finals of the Super Eight T20 Cup after a five-wicket win over Lahore Eagles in their Group B clash at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

A superb 62-run stand between Asad Shafiq and Sheharyar Ghani helped Dolphins in chasing down the 149-run target in the 19th over after they were reduced to 74 for three. Mustafa Iqbal rocked the top-order and then returned to dismiss Shafiq as he finished with three for 26. However, he got little support from the other bowlers as Shafiq made a 47-ball 58 and Ghani added a late cameo to ensure Karachi went past the finish line without a twist in the tale.

Lions win ensures Peshawar go through

Earlier, a superb bowling performance from Ziaul Haq ensured Lahore Lions remained unbeaten in Group A as they beat Faisalabad Wolves by 48 runs to knock them out of the tournament.

The win helped Peshawar Panthers qualify for the semi-finals on a superior net run-rate.

Faisalabad, in with a chance of a last-four spot, saw Lahore amass 194 for three with Umar Akmal smashing an unbeaten 57, while brother Kamran hit 46 and Ahmed Shehzad contributed a quickfire 48. However, 17-year-old Zia demolished the Wolves’ batting line-up, finishing with five for 23 as they were restricted to 146 for nine.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 31st, 2012.

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