Aayal QureshiKarachi – Zone-IV Whites emerged victorious against Zone-VII Whites by 9 wickets in their final Group “D” match, securing the top position and advancing to the quarter-finals of the Woodward Trophy Under-17 Inter Zonal Cricket Tournament. Zone-VII Whites also progressed to the quarter-finals by finishing second.
Match 1 Highlights at KCCA Stadium:
- Zone-VII Whites Innings: Scored 142 all out in 36.5 overs, with Hammad Zaidi contributing 44 runs (4×4) and Maaz Khan adding 29 runs.
- Zone-IV Whites Bowling: Shiraz Ali took 3 wickets for 37 runs, Aun Abbas claimed 2 wickets for 3 runs, and Farzam Ghani took 2 wickets for 24 runs.
- Zone-IV Whites Innings: Chased down the target, scoring 144/1 in 30.5 overs. Rana Areeb Aftab scored an unbeaten 72 runs (8×4, 1×6) and Aun Abbas added 53 runs (2×4).
- Man of the Match: Aun Abbas (Zone-IV Whites), awarded by Mazhar Ali Awan, President of Zone-VII.
Match 2 Highlights at Young Fighter Ground:
- Zone-II Blues Innings: Scored 273/6 in 40 overs. Key contributions from Muhammad Siddiqui (71 runs, 2×4, 1×6), S.M. Basit Naqvi (68 runs, 10×4), and Umer Jadoon (48 runs, 3×4).
- Zone-V Green Bowling: M. Usman Ahmed took 2 wickets for 39 runs, and M. Anus claimed 2 wickets for 4 runs.
- Zone-V Green Innings: Bowled out for 116 in 30.2 overs. Top scorers were M. Usman Khan with 24 runs and Usyd with 22 runs.
- Zone-II Blues Bowling: Sameer Baig took 4 wickets for 31 runs, and Hanzala Fazal claimed 3 wickets for 10 runs.
- Man of the Match: Sameer Baig (Zone-II Blues).
These matches showcased exceptional performances, with players leading their teams to decisive victories and securing spots in the next stage of the tournament.
