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Harare (Sports News):Pakistan U19 will be aiming to end their group-stage fixtures of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on a winning note when they take on Zimbabwe U19 at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare on Thursday, 22 January.The Asian champions, who are part of Group ‘C’ in the ongoing mega event, defeated Scotland by six wickets on Monday, while they suffered a 37-run defeat against England on Friday, 16 January.Farhan Yousaf-led Pakistan side, who recently won the tri-series in Zimbabwe by beating the hosts by nine wickets in the final, will be expecting their players to replicate those performances in tomorrow’s important encounter.The first ball of the match will be bowled at 9.30am local time, with the toss scheduled at 9am. The match will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and Geo Super in Pakistan, while live streaming will be available on Myco, Tamasha, ARY ZAP and Tapmad across the country.In head-to-head contests, Pakistan U19 and Zimbabwe U19 have faced each other 18 times, with Pakistan winning 15 matches. Zimbabwe have won once, while two matches ended with no result due to rain.As per the format of the 16-team, four-group tournament, the top three sides from each group will qualify for the Super Six stage. The top three teams from Group ‘B’ will join the three qualifiers from Group ‘C’ to form one Super Six group. Similarly, the top three teams from Group ‘A’ will combine with the three qualifiers from Group ‘D’ in the other group.Pakistan, who are currently placed second in Group ‘C’ (C2), are likely to face B3 at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday, 27 January, before taking on B1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, 1 February.The top two teams from each Super Six group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled to be played on 3 and 4 February, respectively. The final of the tournament will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, 6 February.Earlier, Pakistan U19 team took part in a training session in the afternoon at the Old Hararians under the supervision of the coaching staff led by Shahid Anwar. The session lasted for over two hours, with batters and bowlers engaging in net sessions, followed by fielding drills.At the conclusion of the session, right-arm fast bowler Abdul Subhan, said:“We are well prepared for the upcoming match and put in a lot of work during practice. I have been spending extra time working on my batting in the nets and the coaches have been guiding me throughout the process, which has helped me generate more power and fluency in my batting.“The team’s momentum is good. Tomorrow’s match is very important for us. A win will give us a lot of confidence and help us going into the next stage of the tournament.”15-member squad:Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas and Umar ZaibICC U19 World Cup Pakistan fixtures:16 January – England beat Pakistan by 37 runs at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare19 January – Pakistan beat Scotland by six wickets at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare22 January – Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare24 January to 1 February – Super 6 matches3 February – First semi-final, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo4 February – Second semi-final, Harare Sports Club, Harare6 February – Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare

Islamabad (Sports News):The Netherlands, the USA and Thailand won thrilling contests as three matches went down to the wire at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026.The Dutch beat Scotland by seven runs, USA edged past Namibia by four wickets and in the closest game of the lot, Thailand defeated Zimbabwe by one run.Bangladesh were more comfortable victors, beating Papua New Guinea by 30 runs to go two from two in Group A.Netherlands hold off spirited ScotlandSterre Kallis’ unbeaten 87 helped the Netherlands to a seven-run win over Scotland.Kallis entered the fray with her side 27 for two but fired 14 fours and a six in her entertaining 60-ball knock to lead her side to 157 for six, with the next highest individual score 18.Rachel Slater took three for 24 for Scotland, who were in the hunt throughout the reply thanks to contributions from Katherine Fraser (41), captain Kathryn Bryce (42) and her sister Sarah Bryce (30).Thirteen runs from the penultimate over left Scotland needing 11 from the last but Heather Siegers held her nerve, conceding just three as the Dutch continued their winning start.Claridge leads USA chaseElla Claridge’s sparkling 70 led the USA to a four-wicket win over Namibia.Yasmeen Khan dominated the Namibia innings, striking 11 fours and two sixes in her excellent 74 from 47 balls before being stumped by Claridge off the bowling of Tara Norris, who took three for 34.Merczerly Gorases added 28 as Namibia finished on 144 for six, Isani Vaghela chipping in with two for 15 from three economical overs.In reply, the USA were up against it on 75 for four in the 14th over but Claridge remained calm, stepping on the accelerator when her side needed 30 from the final three overs.She fell for 70 from 51 having taken her side to the brink of victory, Ritu Singh adding a vital 21 from 10 as USA got home with four balls to spare.Thailand win thriller against ZimbabweThailand kept their cool to win a nerve-shredding encounter against Zimbabwe by one run, making it two wins from two.Thailand batted first and lost Aphisara Suwanchonrathi to the second ball of the innings but wicketkeeper Nannapat Koncharoenkai made 54 from 52 balls, while Natthakan Chantham hit two sixes in her entertaining 26.Zimbabwe hit back with the ball, Adel Zimunu and Audrey Mazvishaya taking two wickets apiece, as Thailand slipped from 101 for three to 111 for seven, ultimately setting Zimbabwe 116 to win.Opener Beloved Biza was run out without facing but Modester Mupachikwa (36) and Kelis Ndhlovu (28) kept their side in the hunt.The equation came down to nine from the last over and two from the last ball, which Nyasha Gwanzura struck straight back to bowler Phannita Maya, who completed the run out and set off on a jubilant celebration.Shorna stars for BangladeshShorna Akter played a starring role as Bangladesh beat Papua New Guinea by 30 runs.Dilara Akter (35) and Sharmin Akhter (28) laid the foundations before Shorna and Sobhana Mostary picked up the baton.Shorna blasted four sixes in her 14-ball 37 while Sobhana added an unbeaten 34 from 24 as Bangladesh racked up 168 for five.PNG were well set on 98 for two in the 14th over in reply but the dismissal of captain Brenda Tau for 35 halted their momentum.Six Bangladesh bowlers took a wicket apiece, including Shorna and Sobhana, as they closed out a comfortable victory.Scores in briefZimbabwe v Thailand - Mulpani Cricket Ground, KathmanduThailand 115/7 in 20 overs (Nannapat Koncharoenkai 54, Natthakan Chantham 26; Audrey Mazvishaya 2/21, Adel Zimunu 2/22)Zimbabwe 114/6 in 20 overs (Modester Mupachikwa 36, Kelis Ndhlovu 28; Thipatcha Putthawong 2/27, Sunida Chaturongrattana 1/11)Result: Thailand won by one runPapua New Guinea v Bangladesh - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, KirtipurBangladesh 168/5 in 20 overs (Shorna Akter 37, Dilara Akter 35; Dika Lohia 1/25, Mairi Tom 1/37)Papua New Guinea 138/9 in 20 overs (Brenda Tau 35, Sibona Jimmy 28; Shorna Akter 1/6, Sobhana Mostary 1/12)Result: Bangladesh won by 30 runsScotland v Netherlands - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, KirtipurNetherlands 157/6 in 20 overs (Sterre Kallis 87 not out, Heather Siegers 18; Rachel Slater 3/24, Abtaha Maqsood 1/21)Scotland 150/5 in 20 overs (Kathryn Bryce 42, Katherine Fraser 41; Caroline de Lange 2/27, Silver Siegers 1/18)Result: Netherlands won by seven runsNamibia v USA - Mulpani Cricket Ground, KathmanduNamibia 144/6 in 20 overs (Yasmeen Khan 74, Merczerly Gorases 28; Tara Norris 3/34, Isani Vaghela 2/15)USA 145/6 in 19.2 overs (Ella Claridge 70, Ritu Singh 21; Eveleen Kejaruka 2/25, Saima Tuhadeleni 2/28)Result: USA won by four wickets

 Karachi (Sports News):  Christopher Mark Taylor, a 45-year-old Umpire from Jamaica is set to officiate three matches of the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025-26 as part of International Cricket Council’s Umpire Exchange Programme, the PCB announced today.The Ghani Glass v Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) game at the National Bank Stadium beginning on Wednesday, 21 January will be Taylor’s first game in the tournament.He will also be the field umpire in Khan research Laboratories (KRL) v SNGPL fixture at the KCCA Stadium starting 27 January, and Sahir Associates v Pakistan Television (PTV) game at the National Bank Stadium, scheduled to start on 2 February.Taylor has an experience of officiating five women’s one-day and three T20 internationals apart from 41 first-class, 56 List-A and 53 T20s in total. His last assignment was the West Indies domestic 50-over competition in November 2025.As part of the exchange programme, Taylor will not only get a chance to expedite his own growth away from home but also help the local umpires learn from his experiences and observations as a seasoned match official in West Indies’ domestic cricket circuit. 

Islamabad (Sports News): The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 has approved Rehaan Ahtif as a replacement for Dylan Thakrar in the Tanzania squad.Ahtif was named as a replacement after Thakrar was ruled out due to an injury to his left middle finger during their second Group D match against South Africa. He has been pronounced unable to continue his participation in the remainder of the tournament.The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.The Event Technical committee of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 consists of Wasim Khan (Chair and ICC General Manager - Cricket), Sarah Edgar (ICC Senior Manager - Events), Hamilton Masakadza (Zimbabwe Cricket Tournament Director) and Tash Farrant (independent nominee).

Harare (Sports News):A four-wicket haul by Ali Raza and a half-century from Usman Khan guided Pakistan U19 to a six-wicket victory over Scotland U19 in the 12th match of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare on Monday afternoon. This was Pakistan’s first win in the tournament after they went down to England by 37 runs at the same venue on Friday, 16 January.Chasing 188 to win, Pakistan lost both openers with the score at 48 in 11.1 overs. Ali Hasan Baloch (15, 33 balls, one four) was the first to depart, followed by Sameer Minhas (28, 30 balls, three fours). Both batters were dismissed by right-arm off-spinner Ollie Jones.At that stage, left-handers Usman Khan and Ahmed Hussain got together and stitched a 111-run partnership for the third wicket. Usman top-scored with 75 off 85 balls, striking five fours and two sixes, while Ahmed contributed 47 off 92 balls, including three fours.Pakistan achieved the target in the 44th over with six wickets in hand.Earlier, after being put in to bat, Scotland were bowled out for 187 in 48.1 overs. Ali Raza led the bowling attack with figures of four for 37. He was well supported by left-arm spinner Momin Qamar, who grabbed three wickets for 46 runs from nine overs, while right-arm pacer Abdul Subhan picked up two wickets.Left-arm pacer Mohammad Sayyam, who was included in the playing XI in place of right-arm fast bowler Umar Zaib, picked up one wicket. His breakthrough came courtesy of a brilliant running-back catch by Ahmed Hussain to dismiss Manu Saraswat (25, 36 balls, one six) in the 46th over.For Scotland, opening batter Thomas Knight top-scored with 37 off 72 balls, including three fours.Pakistan will now take on Zimbabwe in their final Group ‘C’ fixture on 22 January.Scores in brief:Scotland 187 all out, 48.1 overs (Thomas Knight 37, Finlay Jones 33, Ollie Jones 30; Ali Raza 4-37, Momin Qamar 3-46, Abdul Subhan 2-36)Pakistan 190-4, 43.1 overs (Usman Khan 75, Ahmed Hussain 47; Ollie Jones 2-41, Manu Saraswat 2-46)Player of the match – Usman Khan (Pakistan U19)

Lahore (Sports News): The HBL Pakistan Super League has announced a series of landmark developments ahead of its 11th edition, reinforcing the League’s continued growth, competitiveness, and commitment to innovation.In a historic move after a decade of success, the HBL Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL 11) will transition to a Player Auction Model, replacing the traditional Player Draft system. This strategic shift is aimed at enhancing competitive balance, increasing transparency, and providing players’ greater earning opportunities.Under the revised player acquisition framework:• Each franchise may retain a maximum of four players, limited to one player per category. Previously, every franchise was allowed to retain 8 players from their squad including a Mentor, a Brand Ambassador and a Right to Match Option to retain a 9th player in the Player Draft.• The rules pertaining to Mentors, Brand Ambassadors and RTM have been abolished for HBL PSL 11.• Newly inducted teams will be allowed to select and retain four players from the available player pool before the Player Auction.• Each franchise will also be allowed one direct signing of a foreign player who did not feature in HBL PSL X, enabling teams to strategically strengthen their squads with fresh international talent.Further strengthening the League’s commercial and competitive outlook, the player salary purse has been increased to USD 1.6 million per franchise, underscoring HBL PSL’s commitment to rewarding player performance and attracting elite domestic and international cricketers.These progressive measures reflect the League’s strategic trajectory and evolution, while remaining firmly rooted in its mission to promote cricketing excellence, fan engagement, and attaining unprecedented heights.HBL PSL 11 will officially commence on 26 March 2026. Faisalabad has been added an additional venue for hosting the League’s matches, marking the city’s return to spotlight and further expanding the League’s national footprint.Additional details regarding the Player Auction process, schedule, and operational guidelines will be shared in due course.

Sports Bulletin ReportLahore: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker has laid out a bold vision for the future of American cricket, identifying an unlikely architect for the ‘American Dream’: the Lahore Qalandars.Speaking at a prestigious gala marking a decade of the franchise's influence, Baker didn’t just celebrate a team; she proposed a transcontinental alliance. With the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics looming on the horizon, where cricket will make its historic debut, the United States is hunting for the "magic ingredient" to transform its sporting landscape. According to Baker, that ingredient is the Qalandars’ developmental blueprint.The American envoy’s message was unequivocal. As the US prepares to host the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, the urgency to build a competitive cricketing infrastructure has never been higher. "I want Lahore Qalandars to help produce the next generation of US cricket stars," Baker stated, signaling a desire to export the franchise’s famed High-Performance Centre model to American soil. She revealed that the bridge is already being built, with several Qalandars stars slated to feature in US leagues, a move intended to catalyze the sport’s growth ahead of the 2028 Games.Baker’s journey from a cricket novice to a vocal advocate for the sport is a testament to the "Qalandars spirit." Her perspective shifted not in a boardroom, but in the electric atmosphere of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during a PSL 10 quarter-final.Invited by Qalandars owner Atif Rana, Baker witnessed the raw power of legends like Shaheen Shah Afridi. "Seeing the team fight, score, and win made me truly fall in love with the game," she admitted, describing the experience as the catalyst for her new diplomatic mission: bridging the gap between Lahore’s bustling streets and America’s sprawling stadiums.Beyond the trophies, Baker praised the visionary leadership of Atif and Sameen Rana. She noted that the franchise’s success is a result of "calculated, long-term planning" rather than luck. "Lahore Qalandars is not merely a sports franchise; it is a close-knit family," she observed. She highlighted the Player Development Program (PDP) as a "beacon of hope" that could find success in the diverse talent pools of the United States just as it has in the remotest regions of Pakistan.In an era of global fragmentation, Baker positioned the Qalandars' journey as a blueprint for societal cohesion. The partnership she envisions isn't just about wickets and runs; it is about ‘hope and unity’, a diplomatic strike that aims to turn the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ into a global reality, with American stars rising under the guidance of Lahore’s finest.

Karachi (PCB Report):The third day of the fourth round of President’s Trophy Grade-I entered the first-class history record books as Pakistan Television (PTV) ran riot at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday. Elsewhere, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) put Sahir Associates under pressure, Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) neared a win against State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The fixture between Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) hung in balance as both the teams sensed victory with 135 runs left to surmount or five wickets remaining to be taken for a victory.  Left-arm spinner Ali Usman and right-arm pacer Amad Butt bowled 9.4 and 10 overs, respectively on the trot as PTV dismissed Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) for a mere 37 in 19.4 overs, who were chasing 40 to win. This was the lowest total ever successfully defended in the history of first-class cricket overcoming Oldfield’s successful defence of 41 against MCC at the Lord’s Old Ground in August 1794. Ali – playing his first game in the tournament after becoming best bowler in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 – registered the best figures of his red-ball career including the decisive six for nine on day three and match haul of 10-75. He also picked up the first and final wicket in SNGPL’s torrid outing in second dig. Amad picked up four for 28 in the second innings to back up his all-round performance of three for 42 and 46 not out with the bat in the first innings. SNGPL had slipped to 22-7 before Saifullah Bangash’s 35-ball 14 gave them slim hopes of a narrow win but not to be. Earlier in the day, PTV were bowled out for 111 in 42.5 overs after resuming from overnight score of 99-5 in 36.5 as SNGPL’s Shehzad Gul continued his fine run of form with five for 28 – his third five-for in four innings bagging 20 scalps across two games.  Sajid Khan and Shahnawaz Dahani chipped in with three and two wickets, respectively as Mohammad Taha’s overnight vigil ended at 27 off 123 balls. At the KCCA Stadium, Sahir Associates finished the day three with 147-8 on the board in 68.5 overs after conceding a meagre nine-run first innings deficit against OGDCL. After Sahir were 65-3, Mohammad Faiq (48, 118b, 4x4s) and Ahmar Ashfaq (43, 70b, 7x4s) added some valuable runs before OGDCL spinners Danish Aziz, Jawad Ali and Asif Afridi effected a collapse of five for 10. Earlier, OGDCL added 37 runs to their overnight score of 220-6 as Danish Aziz reached his half-century and then fell for 69 off 133 balls. Sahir’s left-arm spinner Rewayat Khan returned impressive figures of 26-9-59-5 on his debut, Hafiz Mohammad Suleman bagged four wickets. SBP were on the brink of their third loss in the tournament as they had closed the day three with 289-9 in 76 overs in their second innings with a mere 27 runs lead against KRL at the SBP Sports Complex. The mammoth first innings deficit of 262 runs took the spite out of the second innings contributions from SBP batters Qasim Akram (62, 78b, 7x4s, 1x6), Mohammad Huraira (54, 69b, 8x4s, 1x6), Hasan Raza (49, 85b, 8x4s), Shahid Aziz (42 not out, 51b, 3x4s, 2x6s) and Abdullah Fazal (35, 55b, 5x4s). KRL’s pacer Ahmed Bashir bagged his ninth first-class five-for with figures of five for 80 in 24 overs, while Aqib Liaqat and Mohammad Hamza picked up two wickets each. Earlier, KRL’s first innings culminated for 368 all out after resuming from overnight score of 365-8. SBP’s Niaz Khan picked up four wickets, while Shahid dismissed three batters. At the UBL Sports Complex, WAPDA required another 135 runs to win against Ghani Glass as they were 108-5 in 36 overs at stumps with all top five batters back in the hut. WAPDA’s hope lie with skipper Khalid Usman and Bismillah Khan, who were yet to bat. Ghani Glass’s charge was led by Noman Ali, who had picked up three of the five WAPDA wickets to fall stretching his match tally to 10 wickets and counting – his 10th haul of 10 wickets or more in a first-class game.  At the start of the day, Ghani Glass resumed their second innings from overnight score of 166-2 in 53 overs and fell for 323 in 92.3 overs, setting a 243-run target. Mohsin Riaz fell eight runs short of his century as he stretched his overnight 22 not out to 92 off 167 balls hitting 12 fours and one six. There was not much resistance from Ghani Glass batters following Tayyab Tahir’s departure for 36 off 65 balls as WAPDA’s Khalid picked up four wickets, while Naqeebullah dismissed three batters. Scores in brief – Round 4 – Day 3 of 4Sahir Associates v Oil and Gas Development Company Limited at KCCA Stadium, KarachiSahir Associates lead by 138 runs with two wickets remaining in second innings Sahir Associates 248 all out, 97 overs (Mohammad Faiq 93, Asim Ali Nasir 59, Mohammad Saleem 43, Razaullah 29; Asif Afridi 7-73) and 147-8, 68.5 overs (Mohammad Faiq 48, Ahmar Ashfaq 43, Faham-ul-Haq 24; Danish Aziz 2-14, Jawad Ali 2-35, Asif Afridi 2-45) OGDCL 257 all out, 106.2 overs (Umar Siddiq 79, Danish Aziz 69, Israrullah 30, Haroon Arshad 23, Asif Afridi 22 not out; Rewayat Khan 5-59, Hafiz Mohammad Suleman 4-62) Khan Research Laboratories v State Bank of Pakistan at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi SBP lead by 27 runs with one wicket remaining in second innings SBP 106 all out, 38.2 overs (Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 40; Mohammad Hamza 4-17, Ahmed Bashir 3-39, Abdul Wahid 3-49) and 289-9, 76 overs (Qasim Akram 62 Mohammad Huraira 54, Hasan Raza 49, Shahid Aziz 42 not out, Abdullah Fazal 35; Ahmed Bashir 5-80, Aqib Liaqat 2-57, Mohammad Hamza 2-73) KRL 368 all out, 130.3 overs (Waqar Ahmed 138, Sarmad Bhatti 101, Imran Rafiq 35, Saad Baig 29; Niaz Khan 4-78, Shahid Aziz 3-72, Rameez Aziz 2-40) Pakistan Television beat Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited by two runs at National Bank Stadium, KarachiTarget for SNGPL: 40  PTV 166 all out, 66.2 overs (Amad Butt 46 not out, Mohammad Taha 38, Taimur Khan 24, Mohammad Mohsin 22; Shehzad Gul 4-40, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-23, Sajid Khan 2-75) and 111 all out, 42.5 overs (Mohammad Taha 27, Mohammad Suleman 25; Shehzad Gul 5-28, Sajid Khan 3-28, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-38) SNGPL 238 all out, 67.3 overs (Saifullah Bangash 71, Omair Bin Yousuf 42, Sajid Khan 34, Abdul Samad 25; Ali Usman 4-66, Amad Butt 3-42, Israr Hussain 3-66) and 37 all out, 19.4 overs (Saifullah Bangash 14; Ali Usman 6-9, Amad Butt 4-28) Player of the match – Ali Usman (PTV) Water and Power Development Authority v Ghani Glass at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi WAPDA requires another 135 runs to win with five wickets remainingTarget for WAPDA: 243Ghani Glass 142 all out, 46.4 overs (Ali Razzaq 64 not out, Tayyab Tahir 33; Naqeebullah 3-46, Mujtaba Khan 2-12, Khalid Usman 2-21, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-39) and 323 all out, 92.3 overs (Mohsin Riaz 92, Khawaja Arham 68, Kashif Ali 53, Tayyab Tahir 36; Khalid Usman 4-89, Naqeebullah 3-43, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-85) WAPDA 223 all out, 67.1 overs (Ayaz Tasawar 78, Mohammad Akhlaq 38, Sharoon Siraj 23, Bismillah Khan 21; Noman Ali 7-59, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 2-55) and 108-5, 36 overs (Malhar Rasool 47, Ayaz Tasawar 20; Noman Ali 3-43) 

Harare (Sports News):Farhan Yousaf’s half-century went in vain as England U19 beat Pakistan U19 by 37 runs in the Group ‘C’ match of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare on Friday. Pakistan will play their second fixture of the tournament against Scotland on Monday, 19 January at the same venue.Chasing 211 to win, Pakistan were bowled out for 173 in 46.3 overs. Right-handed batter Farhan, who came in at number five with Pakistan at 28 for three, stitched a 26-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Ahmed Hussain, who scored 12 off 34 balls, including one four.Following Ahmed’s dismissal, Huzaifa Ahsan and Hamza Zahoor were dismissed in quick succession as Pakistan slipped to 85 for six in 25.4 overs. Captain Farhan was then joined by Abdul Subhan and the pair added 48 runs for the seventh wicket. The partnership ended in the 38th over when Subhan was run out after scoring 14 runs, including two boundaries.Farhan went on to complete his half-century off 72 balls. He was eventually dismissed in the 41st over for a fighting 65 off 86 balls, which included three fours and four sixes. Momin Qamar remained unbeaten on 18 off 28 balls, hitting one four and one six.Earlier, after being put into bat, England were bowled out for 210 in 46.5 overs. Right-arm leg-spinner Ahmed claimed three wickets for 38 runs in his quota of 10 overs and also took a splendid catch off the bowling of Abdul Subhan. Right-arm fast bowler Subhan picked up two wickets, while Ali Raza and Momin also chipped in with two wickets each as England were dismissed in the 47th over.For England, Caleb Falconer top-scored with 66 off 73 balls, including three fours and two sixes.Scores in brief:England beat Pakistan by 37 runsEngland 210 all out, 46.5 overs (Caleb Falconer 66, Ben Dawkins 33; Ahmed Hussain 3-38, Abdul Subhan 2-24, Ali Raza 2-36, Momin Qamar 2-45)Pakistan 173 all out, 46.3 overs (Farhan Yousaf 65, Momin Qamar 18 not out; Alex Green 2-21, James Minto 2-23, Ralphie Albert 2-23)Player of the match – Caleb Falconer (England)

Karachi (Sports News):The second day of the fourth round of President’s Trophy Grade-I saw Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) extend their dominance over State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with a monumental first innings lead at the SBP Sports Complex as action took place across four venues in Karachi. KRL were 365-8 in 128 overs at close of play in their first innings and 259 runs ahead of SBP as Waqar Ahmed and Sarmad Bhatti ground the opposition to dirt with gritty centuries and an unrelenting 129-run stand for the fifth wicket after they got together at 158-4. Waqar (138, 244b, 17x4s) smashed his seventh first-class century, while Sarmad remained unbeaten on 100 off 257 balls at close having hit 10 fours. For SBP, Niaz Khan picked up three wickets, while Rameez Aziz and Shahid Aziz dismissed two batters each. Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Sahir Associates played out a grinding day at the KCCA Stadium as the former managed 220-6 in 88 overs in their first innings at the close of play on day two, trailing the latter by another 28 runs. Opening batter Umar Siddiq led the way for OGDCL with a dogged half-century (79, 180b, 7x4s) after putting on 86-run stand with fellow opener Israrullah (30, 66b, 5x4s). No.3 batter Haroon Arshad stayed in the middle for 71 balls scoring 23 runs inclusive of two fours. Sahir Associates made in-roads with five quick wickets as OGDCL went from 125-1 to 166-6 before Danish Aziz (43 not out, 87b, 2x4s) and Asif Afridi (22 not out, 73b, 1x4, 1x6) led them out of trouble with an unbeaten 54-run stand. For Sahir Associates, Rewayat Khan and Hafiz Mohammad Suleman returned identical figures of three for 56 in 23 and 28 overs, respectively. Earlier, Sahir resumed from their overnight score of 245-8 and could only add three runs to their total as Asif finished with seven for 73 in 36 overs – his best bowling figures in an innings in first-class cricket. At the National Bank Stadium, Pakistan Television (PTV) were struggling at 99-5 in 36.5 overs in their second innings after conceding a 72-run deficit against Sui Norther Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). PTV’s Mohammad Taha was unbeaten on 25 off 101 balls with the help of three fours at close, while no.5 batter Mohammad Suleman fell for a 70-ball 25 hitting three boundaries as well. SNGPL’s Shehzad Gul (2-23), Shahnawaz Dahani (2-38) and Sajid Khan (1-23) were vital in keeping PTV’s second innings lead to a slim 27.Earlier, SNGPL resumed their first innings from 58-3 in 18 overs and were bowled out for 238 in 67.3 overs with Saifullah Bangash (71, 104b, 8x4s, 1x6) and Sajid Khan (34, 28b, 7x4s) staging a late 65-run resistance for the ninth wicket. For PTV, Ali Usman picked up four wickets, while Amad Butt and Israr Hussain bagged three wickets each. Ghani Glass were leading Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) by 85 runs in their second innings after they closed the day two with 166-2 on the board in 53 overs at the UBL Sports Complex. Opening batters Khawaja Arham (68, 117b, 9x4s, 2x6s) and Kashif Ali (53, 101b, 6x4s, 1x6) did well to erase the 81-run first innings deficit with 107-run stand at the top. Mohsin Riaz (22 not out, 64b, 2x4s) and Tayyab Tahir (21 not out, 36b, 4x4s) were unbeaten on the crease. Earlier, WAPDA were bowled out for 223 in 67.2 overs after resuming from overnight score of 129-4 in 33 overs, in reply to Ghani Glass’ 142 all out in first innings. Ayaz Tasawar converted his overnight 42 not out to 78 off 138 balls with the help of 11 fours and one six. Ghani Glass’ skipper Noman Ali bagged his 35th first-class five-for returning impressive figures of 24-6-59-7, while leg-spinner Mohammad Rameez Jnr dismissed two batters.  Scores in brief – Round 4 – Day 2 of 4Sahir Associates v Oil and Gas Development Company Limited at KCCA Stadium, KarachiOGDCL trail by 28 runs with four wickets remaining in first innings  Sahir Associates 248 all out, 97 overs (Mohammad Faiq 93, Asim Ali Nasir 59, Mohammad Saleem 43, Razaullah 29; Asif Afridi 7-73) OGDCL 220-6, 88 overs (Umar Siddiq 79, Danish Aziz 43 not out, Israrullah 30, Haroon Arshad 23, Asif Afridi 22 not out; Rewayat Khan 3-56, Hafiz Mohammad Suleman 3-56) Khan Research Laboratories v State Bank of Pakistan at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi KRL lead by 259 runs with two wickets remaining in first innings SBP 106 all out, 38.2 overs (Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 40; Mohammad Hamza 4-17, Ahmed Bashir 3-39, Abdul Wahid 3-49) KRL 365-8, 128 overs (Waqar Ahmed 138, Sarmad Bhatti 100 not out, Imran Rafiq 35, Saad Baig 29; Niaz Khan 3-77, Rameez Aziz 2-40, Shahid Aziz 2-70) Pakistan Television v Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited at National Bank Stadium, KarachiPTV lead by 27 runs with five wickets remaining in second innings PTV 166 all out, 66.2 overs (Amad Butt 46 not out, Mohammad Taha 38, Taimur Khan 24, Mohammad Mohsin 22; Shehzad Gul 4-40, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-23, Sajid Khan 2-75) and 99-5, 36.5 overs (Mohammad Taha 25 not out, Mohammad Suleman 25; Shehzad Gul 2-23, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-38) SNGPL 238 all out, 67.3 overs (Saifullah Bangash 71, Omair Bin Yousuf 42, Sajid Khan 34, Abdul Samad 25; Ali Usman 4-66, Amad Butt 3-42, Israr Hussain 3-66) Water and Power Development Authority v Ghani Glass at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi Ghani Glass lead by 85 runs with eight wickets remaining in second inningsGhani Glass 142 all out, 46.4 overs (Ali Razzaq 64 not out, Tayyab Tahir 33; Naqeebullah 3-46, Mujtaba Khan 2-12, Khalid Usman 2-21, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-39) and 166-2, 53 overs (Khawaja Arham 68, Kashif Ali 53, Mohsin Riaz 22 not out, Tayyab Tahir 21 not out) WAPDA 223 all out, 67.1 overs (Ayaz Tasawar 78, Muhammad Akhlaq 38, Sharoon Siraj 23, Bismillah Khan 21; Noman Ali 7-59, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 2-55).