President’s Cup: Misbah’s onslaught continues
Batsman hits quickfire ton to help SNGPL beat KRL.
Misbah scored 119 off 82 balls that contained four sixes and 13 boundaries. PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI:
Misbahul Haq’s change in approach – from being a risk-averse player to attacking batsman – continued as his unbeaten whirlwind ton helped SNGPL defeat KRL by four wickets in their President’s Cup One-day Tournament Group A match at the Multan Cricket Stadium yesterday.
Set a target of 279, Misbah’s 82-ball 119 that contained four sixes and 13 boundaries made the chase earier as SNGPL completed the job in the penultimate over. Azhar Ali also played a handy knock of 79.
Earlier, KRL made 278 for eight in their 50 overs as Mohammad Yaseen (63), Shoaib Minhas (59) and Saeed Anwar Jr (59) struck half-centuries.
In the other group match, NBP beat ZTBL by six wickets courtesy a 125-run fifth-wicket stand between Hammad Azam and Umar Waheed.
Chasing 284, NBP won in 47.4 overs. Hammad made 74 not out, while Waheed scored a run-a-ball 59.
Earlier, ZTBL posted 283 for four in as openers Sharjeel Khan (87) and Hussain Talat (67) made a 153-run stand.
Hasan’s six-for snatches win for SBP
Left-arm spinner Hasan Mahmood claimed six wickets to help SBP beat UBL by 31 runs. In pursuit of 299, UBL were bowled out for 267 in 44.3 overs.
Rameez Raja Jr and Gulraiz Sadaf made 72 apiece to help SBP to 298 all out in 49.5 overs as Rumman Raees Khan and Kashif Bhatti claimed three wickets each.
Khaqan Arsal’s 75 and Saad Surkhail 45-run knock kept UBL in the hunt, but their dismissals made the job easier for SBP.
Meanwhile, Riffatullah Mohmand’s knock of 91 helped steered Wapda to an eight-wicket victory against PIA.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 6th, 2013.
Misbahul Haq’s change in approach – from being a risk-averse player to attacking batsman – continued as his unbeaten whirlwind ton helped SNGPL defeat KRL by four wickets in their President’s Cup One-day Tournament Group A match at the Multan Cricket Stadium yesterday.
Set a target of 279, Misbah’s 82-ball 119 that contained four sixes and 13 boundaries made the chase earier as SNGPL completed the job in the penultimate over. Azhar Ali also played a handy knock of 79.
Earlier, KRL made 278 for eight in their 50 overs as Mohammad Yaseen (63), Shoaib Minhas (59) and Saeed Anwar Jr (59) struck half-centuries.
In the other group match, NBP beat ZTBL by six wickets courtesy a 125-run fifth-wicket stand between Hammad Azam and Umar Waheed.
Chasing 284, NBP won in 47.4 overs. Hammad made 74 not out, while Waheed scored a run-a-ball 59.
Earlier, ZTBL posted 283 for four in as openers Sharjeel Khan (87) and Hussain Talat (67) made a 153-run stand.
Hasan’s six-for snatches win for SBP
Left-arm spinner Hasan Mahmood claimed six wickets to help SBP beat UBL by 31 runs. In pursuit of 299, UBL were bowled out for 267 in 44.3 overs.
Rameez Raja Jr and Gulraiz Sadaf made 72 apiece to help SBP to 298 all out in 49.5 overs as Rumman Raees Khan and Kashif Bhatti claimed three wickets each.
Khaqan Arsal’s 75 and Saad Surkhail 45-run knock kept UBL in the hunt, but their dismissals made the job easier for SBP.
Meanwhile, Riffatullah Mohmand’s knock of 91 helped steered Wapda to an eight-wicket victory against PIA.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 6th, 2013.