The hosts were reduced to 113 for three in their second innings after Shehzad hit 26 fours and five sixes, and was also involved in a 371-run second wicket partnership with discarded Pakistan opener Saleem Elahi (137).
Sialkot crushed by WAPDA
Wapda beat Sialkot by an innings and 151 runs as the regional side, which managed just 126 in their first innings, were bowled out for 152 after Wapda had amassed 429 in their first innings. Sarfraz Ahmed, who picked up a brace first time around, took five for 34 on the third day to finish the job.
Rawalpindi power through
In a much-improved batting performance, Rawalpindi reached 414 for nine in the second innings against ZTBL following a poor 115 in the first innings. The hosts now lead by 294 runs with one wicket in hand after ZTBL managed 235 in their first-innings. Zahid Mansoor hit 119 including 19 fours and a six while the only consolation for ZTBL was Mohammad Khalil who took six for 86 on a day dominated by Rawalpindi.
NBP-Islamabad share honours
The match headed to an exciting last day as Islamabad gained a lead of 240 runs with five wickets to spare against NBP. Islamabad ended at 177 for five, which could have been more, but they were left to rue Ali Sarfraz’s slow knock of 54 off 189 deliveries after NBP were bowled out for 289.
Multan chasing 271 to win
SNGPL took an early wicket to peg Multan back in their pursuit of a 271-run target after they were bowled out for just 198 in their second innings. The day, which saw 16 wickets fall in total, belonged to the bowlers as Multan were skittled out for 286 having added only 60 to their overnight total. Yasir Shah and Adil Raza took four wickets each but the hosts matched their performance as SNGPL were all out for 198 with Ahmed Raza taking seven for 66.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 26th, 2010.
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