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| March 14, 2008 | Friday | Rabi-ul-Awwal 5, 1429 |
Wasim stands out in KCCA event
KARACHI, March 13: Wasim Naeem struck an explosive 161 to help the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) record a massive 127-run win over Al-Hira Associates in the KCCA Inter-departmental cricket league here at the KCCA Stadium on Wednesday.
Batting first, the SBP amassed 284-8 in the allotted 45 overs with Wasim blasting 161 studded with 19 boundaries and four sixes. Maroof Aziz grabbed three wickets for 44.
In response, Al-Hira Associates could only reach 157 for 9 using the stipulated quota of overs with Wajidullah (51) as the top scorer.Wasim, apart from his fine batting, also bowled well to capture two wickets.
Summarised scores:
SBP 284-8 in 45 overs (Wasim Naeem 161, Rizwan Saeed 29 not out, Afsar Nawaz 27; Maroof Aziz 3-44, Ashfaq Afridi 2-51, Saeed Mutabbir 2-55).
AL-HIRA ASSOCIATES 157-9 in 45 overs (Wajidullah 51, Naeemullah 23; Wasim Naeem 2-17, Syed Farooq 2-24, Zeeshan Aziz 2-25, Zakir 2-25).—Agencies
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