KARACHI – The President’s Trophy 2023-24 Grade I entered its fifth spherical with intense competitors throughout three venues in Karachi. Sui Northern Gasoline Pipelines Restricted (SNGPL) confronted Water and Energy Improvement Authority (WAPDA), whereas Increased Training Fee (HEC) clashed with Pakistan Tv (PTV), and State Financial institution of Pakistan (SBP) confronted Khan Analysis Laboratories (KRL).
Notably, PTV and KRL have been dismissed earlier than finishing their allotted 80 overs, whereas WAPDA demonstrated a powerful batting effort. SNGPL, profitable the toss, selected to area towards WAPDA. Regardless of early wickets, Ahmed Shehzad (77) and Ayaz Tasawar (75) anchored WAPDA to 328-6. Mubasir Khan claimed three wickets, and Mohammad Awais Anwar secured two. SNGPL’s response noticed openers Azhar Ali and Abid Ali cautiously dealing with the final six overs, ending the day at 13-0.
HEC’s determination to bowl first paid off as they restricted PTV to 216 in 52 overs. Hasan Nawaz’s brisk halfcentury and Hasan Mohsin’s essential 56 contributed, however Asadullah Hamza’s four-wicket haul and Mohammad Azab’s three-wicket efficiency saved PTV in test. HEC’s reply started positively, with openers Mohammad Huraira (41) and Wahaj Riaz (31) posting a beneficial 57-run partnership. HEC closed the day at 111-3, trailing by 105 runs.
In response to KRL’s 269, SBP ended the day at 28-2, trailing by 241 runs. KRL’s innings included notable performances by Rohail Nazir (66) and Maaz Sadaqat (64), guiding them to a good whole. Zahid Mehmood and Rameez Aziz claimed three wickets every. SBP confronted early setbacks as they misplaced each openers earlier than stumps. They are going to resume at 28-2 on day two, with Usman Salahuddin (10*) and Ali Usman (1*) on the crease.