ISLAMABAD: Abdullah Fazal (88) spearheaded Karachi Whites’ batting charge taking them to the final of the National Regional T20 cricket, with a five-wicket win against Sialkot at the Imran Khan Stadium on Tuesday.
Set to chase 166 runs for victory, Karachi raced home in 15.1 overs with Abdullah smashing seven sixes and six boundaries during his exciting 41-ball knock. He put on 92 for the opening wicket with Saud Shakil (45) to set a solid platform. Saud also struck three sixes and five fours during his 21-ball exciting knock. Usama Mir (3-43) was again the pick of Sialkot bowlers, further strengthening his position as the Tournament leading wicket-taker.
Earlier, Sialkot managed a low-powered 165 for 9 with Mohammad Umar (3-29) and Mohammad Asghar (2-23) were the pick of the bowlers for Karachi Whites. Hassan Nawaz (43) and Khawaja Arkham (40) played well for
Score:
Sialkot 165 for 5 in 20 overs (Hassan Nawaz 43, Khawaja Arham 40, Mohammad Umar 3-29, Mohammad Asghar 2-23).
Karachi Whites 167 for 5 in 15.1 overs (Abdullah Fazal 88, Saud Shakil 45, Usma Mir 3-46, Sugyan Moqeem 1-23)
Player of the Match: Abdullah Fazal.
