Babar Azam Fails With Bat On First-class Return Against KRL
Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) inflicted follow-on over Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) as pacer Arshad Iqbal picked up his third first-class five-for. OGDCL were bundled out for 217 in 63.1 overs in reply to KRL's 398. Arshad Iqbal returned figures of 16-4-55-5, taking his tally of wickets in the format to 97 in his 26th match.
Mohammad Hammad Khan (56 not out), Rohail Nazir (48), and Danish Aziz (40) were the main contributors for OGDCL, while Babar Azam's promising start of 12 off 19 balls ended early due to Arshad Iqbal.
In response, OGDCL openers Waqar Ahmed (17 not out) and Ali Zaryab (12 not out) saw off the remaining overs of the day, erasing 34 from their overall deficit of 181 runs.
Earlier, KRL resumed their first innings from 377-8 and were bowled out for 398 in 117.3 overs. Mohammad Hasnain led the way with 3-96, while Razaullah and Mohammad Amir Khan each took two wickets.
Left-handed batter Abdullah Fazal hits maiden triple century at National Ground, Islamabad
At the National Ground, left-handed opening batter Abdullah Fazal hit his maiden triple century as State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) dominated Ghani. SBP declared their first innings at 638-5 in 115 overs, with Abdullah playing a crucial role.
Abdullah (309 not out) and Hasan Raza (222) put on a record 417-run opening stand – the third-highest opening stand in Pakistan domestic cricket.
Other Notable Matches:
- Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) vs Markhor IT Solutions: Khalid Usman took a six-for as SNGPL conceded a 201-run deficit.
- Kingsman Academy vs PTV: Saud Shakeel scored his 24th first-class century, giving Kingsman a 213-run first innings lead.
- Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar: SNGPL were dismissed for 233 in reply to MIT's 434, with Khalid Usman picking up his 19th five-for.