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LAHORE: Khurram Manzoor, Saud Shakil and Zeeshan Ashraf score centuries as the 10th innings of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy gets underway on Sunday.
Sindh made an impressive start to their attempt to reach the final centuries courtesy of Khurram Mansoor and captain Saud Shakeel on the opening day of their clash against Balochistan at the LCCA Ground, Lahore.
South Punjab also got off to a solid start looking for their first win of the season as Zeeshan Ashraf scored a scorching century against Central Punjab at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Northern table toppers were sent packing for 223 by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Shoaib Akhtar Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Sindh, who are currently second on the points table, started brightly against Balochistan after choosing to bat first. Seasoned opener Khurram led the way with an unbeaten 174 off 258 balls (24 fours, one six) – his third century of the season. After an opening 70 runs with Saim Ayub (41), Khurram is joined by his captain, Saud.
The two dominated the proceedings and dominated the Balochistan bowlers with a sustained alliance of 279 runs by the second wicket. Saud scored the fourth century of the season. The left-hander was hitting 124 from 159 balls (13 fours, one six) when the bails were taken for the day. The bond ended the day at 349 to one (75 plus).
South Punjab made Central Punjab pay for their decision to field first at Gaddafi Stadium. Left-handed opener Zeeshan scored a scintillating 145 off 230 balls (22 fours, three sixes) to lead the way. Imran Rafique was hitting 58 from 131 balls (eight fours, one six) when the play was called off in the 75th minute due to poor lighting.
Zeeshan and Imran added 140 runs for the third wicket. South Punjab were 270 for three at the end of the match. Central Punjab need a bunch of points to reach the final.
Northern had a poor start to their match against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Shoaib Akhtar Stadium as they were out for 223 after being asked to bat first. Rohil Nazir – the wicket-taker – held the innings with 82 off 158 balls (seven fours, one six). The all-rounders Musabsar Khan and Aamir Jamal contributed 31 runs each.
Ehsanullah took four wickets while Niaz Khan took three. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were six for one when the bails were drawn for the day.
Dozens in brief:
Sindh 349 for 1, 75 overs (Khurram Manzoor 174 not out, Saud Shakeel 124 not out; Kashif Bhatti 1-82)
Central Punjab chose to play against South Punjab at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
South Punjab 270 for 3, 74.3 over (Zeeshan Ashraf 145, Imran Rafique 58 not out; Mohamed Saad 1-15)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chose to play against Al Shamal at Shoaib Akhtar Stadium in Rawalpindi.
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