Imran claims 7 wickets as ZTBL stun SNGPL

Team clinches 93-run victory against defending champions in President’s Trophy .

LAHORE:

Medium fast-bowler Imran Khan claimed a seven-wicket haul to bowl ZTBL to a 93-run victory against defending champions SNGPL in their President’s Trophy round two match.

SNGPL started day four on 35 for two but were bowled out after reaching 273 in 78.4 overs, despite a fighting ton by pacer Bilawal Bhatti who made 106 off 162 with a six and 18 boundaries. Imran gave away 74 runs for his scalps.

In another match, Abid Ali played crucial knocks of 101 and 76 while Tariq Haroon claimed seven wickets as UBL stunned Wapda with a 176-run win at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.

UBL declared their second innings at 242 for six in 82 overs after starting the day’s proceedings from 179 for three. Abid top-scored with 101, while Khaqan Arsal chipped in with a 70-run knock.

Set a target of 302, Wapda bundled out for 125 as Tariq and Rumman Raees Khan claimed three scalps each.

Newcomers PTV stun star-studded PQA

Newly promoted PTV registered one of the biggest victories in their domestic cricket history as they defeated star-studded PQA by four wickets.

PTV resumed the day on 16 for no loss and received some body blows from PQA’s bowling attack, which consisted of fast-bowlers Mohammad Sami, Mohammad Talha and Sohail Khan. However, PTV’s batting stood strong as they triumphed after scoring 181 for six.

Skipper Naeem Anjum led from the front, making an unbeaten 49. Talha picked up three wickets while Sami bagged two.

Meanwhile, the SBP-KRL and PIA-HBL matches ended in draws.

Water being brought in buckets for players

During the match between PQA and PTV, water was brought for the players in a bucket and poured into the cooler at the Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters.

All around the world, cricket has been mordernised and automatic water trolley cars are being used for drinks, whereas manual drink trolleys continue to be used in Pakistan. In addition, the water in the buckets could affect players’ health due to hygiene issues.

“The water is brought in buckets because the filter is far away and coolers can’t be carried,” a PCB official told The Express Tribune when contacted over the issue.

“We know that the equipment should be upgraded but it’s up to those higher up the ladder to take responsibility for this.”

Published in The Express Tribune, November 4^th, 2013.

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