KARACHI: Lahore and Abbottabad recorded victories on the second day of the ICRC National Physical Disability Cricket Championship at the Imran Khan Stadium in Peshawar, while Peshawar and KP Stars, winners on the opening day, suffered defeats.
Following the second day’s matches, Lahore secured top position on the points table. KP Stars are placed second, Abbottabad third and Peshawar fourth.
Secretary Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA) Ameeruddin Ansari, CEO Al-Syed Marketing Syed Sher Ali Afridi, Director Imran Khan Stadium Jafar Shah, Regional Heads Sajid Shah, Javed Ashraf and Muhammad Tahir Raja, Tournament Coordinator Nasrullah, Director PPDCA Muhammad Nizam, sports journalist Hina Malik and others were present on the occasion.
In the first match of the day, Abbottabad defeated Peshawar by 30 runs. Batting first, Abbottabad posted 158 runs. Muhammad Asad scored 57 off 46 balls, while Aftab Hussain remained unbeaten on 51 from 46 deliveries. For Peshawar, Zaidullah claimed two wickets.
In reply, Peshawar were bowled out for 128 in 18.1 overs. Muhammad Adil Khan fought hard with 57 off 42 balls, but could not take his side to victory. For Abbottabad, Aftab Hussain produced a match-winning bowling performance, taking four wickets for 30 runs. Raj Wali picked up three wickets and Muhammad Asad took two.
Secretary PPDCA Ameeruddin Ansari presented the Man of the Match award to Aftab Hussain. Sports journalist Hina Malik was also present.
In the second match, Lahore defeated KP Stars by eight wickets. KP Stars, batting first, managed 123 runs. Arbab Saqib top-scored with 44, hitting three fours and a six, while Awal Muhammad made 29 and Haseeb scored 26. Shahid Nazeer dismissed two players.
Lahore chased the target in 13.5 overs for the loss of two wickets. Muhammad Bilal played an aggressive unbeaten innings of 54 off 28 balls, striking six fours and three sixes. M. Ashfaq remained not out on 43, including five fours and two sixes. Muhammad Israr and Muhammad Abid took one wicket each.
Tournament Coordinator Nasrullah presented the Man of the Match award to Muhammad Bilal. Two more matches will be played today in the first phase of the championship.
