Islamabad (SBR): Bahawalpur and Multan continued their winning momentum in the third phase of the ICRC National Physical Disability Cricket Championship, securing their second consecutive victories on the second day of the event. Bahawalpur defeated Hyderabad by nine wickets, while Multan overcame Sargodha by five wickets, with M Shahzad producing an outstanding unbeaten knock of 71 runs to guide his team to victory.
In the first match, played at the IUB Ground in Bahawalpur, the home side thrashed Hyderabad by nine wickets. Batting first, Hyderabad were bowled out for just 64 runs in 18.2 overs. Babar Ali was the top scorer with 25 runs off 28 balls, including four boundaries.
For Bahawalpur, Muhammad Nauman and Mirza Waseem claimed three wickets each, conceding eight and 11 runs respectively.
In reply, Bahawalpur comfortably chased down the target in just 3.3 overs, losing only one wicket. Ghulam Muhammad delivered a spectacular unbeaten innings of 49 off just 14 balls, smashing seven boundaries and three sixes. Yasir Ansari took the only wicket for Hyderabad.
Ghulam Mohammad was declared Man of the Match, receiving a cash award from Jameel Kamran, Head of Multan Region.
In the second match, Sargodha, batting first, managed 127 for eight in their allotted overs. M Naveed top-scored with 47 off 26 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, while Mohammad Arshad contributed 37 off 33 deliveries, including four boundaries.
For Multan, Mohammad Asif was the standout bowler, taking four wickets for 21 runs. Asif Khichi claimed two wickets, while Jahanzeb Tiwana took one.
Multan successfully chased down the target in 17.2 overs, finishing at 128 for five. M Shahzad led the run chase with a magnificent unbeaten 71 off 45 balls, striking 10 boundaries. Abdul Mannan and Jahanzeb Tiwana also made useful contributions of 14 runs each. Asad and Atif claimed two wickets apiece for Sargodha.
Mohammad Shahzad was named Player of the Match and received a cash award from Ameeruddin Ansari, Secretary of the Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA).
PPDCA Secretary Ameeruddin Ansari, Head of Multan Region Jameel Kamran, PPDCA Director Muhammad Nizam, Multan team manager Mansoor Ahmed, Waqar Ahmed and other officials were also present on the occasion.
