KARACHI: Omair Bin Yousuf made his 11th first-class century as Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) reached 302 for eight against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) on the opening day of the four-day President’s Trophy fixture here at the State Bank of Pakistan Stadium on Sunday.

Omair hit 11 fours in a 106-run innings that came off 209 balls and featured in a 164-run fifth-wicket partnership with Saifullah Bangash after SNGPL had slipped to 123 for four. Saifullah was unbeaten on 88 when play ended, having faced 146 balls and struck 12 boundaries. For KRL, fast bowler Arshadullah picked up four wickets for 50 runs.

At the UBL Sports Complex, 20 wickets fell on an eventful opening day in the match between the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Ghani Glass.

Batting first, OGDCL were bundled out for 80 in 34.1 overs, with Sameen Gul claiming 5-14 in 10.1 overs, his ninth five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. Ghani Glass, in reply, managed 145 runs, thanks to contributions from Saad Nasim (38), Tayyab Tahir (36) and Shadab Khan (30). Mohammad Amir Khan (4-46), Mushtaq Ahmed (3-43), and Mohammad Huzaifa (2-18) shared the wickets for OGDCL.

Fast bowler Mohammad Ibtisam took five for 54 to help Pakistan Television (PTV) bowl Eshaal Associates out for 164 at the NBP Sports Complex.

Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (46) and Abdullah Shafique (34) were the top scorers for Eshaal Associates. At stumps, PTV were 144-3, with opener Shamyl Hussain batting on 63.

At the KCCA Stadium, Wapda were dismissed for 250 against the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with Khalid Usman (69 not out) and Mohammad Ammar (59) leading the charge. For the SBP, Mohammad Ismail and Zahid Mehmood took three wickets each. In reply, SBP ended the day at 23 for two.

Published in Dawn, January 27th, 2025

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