Mohammad Faiq scored an unbeaten 64 for KRL, while Waqar Hussain struck a century to help PTV recover against MIT Solutions in the President’s Trophy.
RAWALPINDI: Mohammad Faiq scored an unbeaten 64 to keep Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in contention against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), while Waqar Hussain hit a century for Pakistan Television (PTV) on the second day of the President’s Trophy final-round matches on Tuesday.
KRL reached 111 for two in 29 overs in their second innings at stumps after conceding a 44-run first-innings lead. Faiq remained unbeaten on 64, giving his side a solid platform to reduce the deficit.
Earlier, SNGPL were dismissed for 195 in response to KRL’s first-innings total of 151. Mohammad Rizwan led SNGPL’s batting effort with 64 off 81 deliveries, including 10 boundaries, while Sameer Minhas contributed 49.
Daniyal Ali Khan was KRL’s leading bowler, taking four wickets for 48 runs to restrict SNGPL’s advantage to 44 runs.
At Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad, MIT Solutions strengthened their position against PTV after dismissing their opponents for just 64 in the first innings.
MIT Solutions resumed their innings at 370 for six and were eventually bowled out for 412 in 88.4 overs. Kashif Ali and Khalil Ahmed took three wickets each for PTV.
However, PTV struggled badly with the bat, losing their entire side for 64 in 19.5 overs. Salman Aslam claimed four wickets for six runs, while Aamer Jamal took two for 13 to leave PTV facing a substantial deficit.
Forced to follow on 348 runs behind, PTV showed greater resistance in their second innings. The team reached 177 for two at stumps, with Waqar Hussain unbeaten on 102 and Taimur Khan not out on 63.
Despite the improved performance, PTV remained 171 runs behind with eight wickets in hand at the close of play.
Meanwhile, at the National Ground in Islamabad, Kingsmen Academy were dismissed for 371 in 97 overs after resuming their first innings at 328 for eight.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reached 209 for four in reply. Kamran Ghulam led the scoring with 88, while Faham-ul-Haq added 49.
Mohammad Ilyas took two wickets for 55 runs for Kingsmen Academy, leaving SBP trailing by 162 runs at the end of the day.
The three matches remain finely poised to varying degrees, with KRL looking to overcome SNGPL’s first-innings advantage, MIT Solutions holding a commanding position against PTV and SBP seeking to close the gap against Kingsmen Academy.
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