Key Takeaways
- Shoaib Akhtar Jr and Khurram Shahzad's pace bowling dismantled SNGPL.
- MIT Solutions amassed 476-4 against KRL with centuries from Farooq, Atiq and Salman.
- Sharjeel Khan's century helped Ghani Glass reach 192-2 against SNGPL.
In the second round of the President's Trophy Grade-I, Ghani Glass' pace duo of Shoaib Akhtar Jr and Khurram Shahzad delivered a dominant performance against SNGPL, bowling them out for 152 on the opening day.
Shoaib's 5-34 and Khurram's 4-42 ensured SNGPL's batting lineup was thoroughly dismantled, setting the stage for a strong response from Ghani Glass.
Ghani Glass quickly capitalized, scoring 192-2, with Sharjeel Khan leading the charge with a 156 off 120 balls, hitting 25 fours and five sixes.
Sharjeel's innings was supported by Khawaja Arham, who remained unbeaten on 33, as the pair put on 186 for the second wicket.
SNGPL's main contributors, Sameer Minhas and Mohammad Imran, managed 53 and 52 respectively, but their efforts were not enough to save their side from a heavy defeat.
At the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, MIT Solutions produced a remarkable batting performance, scoring 476-4 against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL).
Mohammad Farooq set the tone with a breathtaking 163 off 99 balls, including 11 fours and 14 sixes, surpassing Majid Khan's record for most sixes by a Pakistan batter in a first-class innings.
Farooq's century was followed by Atiq-ur-Rehman and Salman Khan Jr, who added 217 for the fourth wicket, with Atiq making 142 off 137 balls and Salman remaining unbeaten on 106.
MIT Solutions' performance was a highlight of the day, showcasing the depth of talent in the team and setting a strong foundation for the second day of the match.
