Independent report
Karachi, November 12: An all-round performance by Aun Abbas and an impressive bowling display by left-arm spinner Huzaifa Sajid guided Zone-IV Whites to a six-wicket victory over Zone-VII Blues in the Medicam Trophy Under-19 Inter-Zonal Cricket Tournament at Eid Gah Ground, Korangi.
Aun Abbas took two wickets for 26 runs before scoring a valuable 47 off the bat, including five boundaries. Huzaifa Sajid also delivered an outstanding performance, claiming four wickets for 44 runs.
Zone-VII Blues were bowled out for 173 in 29.2 overs. Shayan Khan top-scored with 43, including six fours and two sixes, while Zohaib Khan and Mutahir Hussain contributed 24 runs each.
In reply, Zone-IV Whites reached the target, scoring 175 for four in 23.3 overs. Besides Aun Abbas’s 47, Daniyal Niazi scored 33, while Saad Murtaza and Efaz Uddin contributed 28 runs each. Zohaib Khan took two wickets for 23 runs.
Aun Abbas was presented with the Medicam Man of the Match Award by former first-class cricketer Osama Basharat. Former first-class cricketer Arsalan Farzand was also present on the occasion.
The tournament is being organised by the Regional Cricket Association Karachi in collaboration with Medicam Group of Companies.
