Summary
- Mohammad Huraira delivered a sensational batting performance to guide Sialkot Blues to a convincing five-wicket victory over Faisalabad in the second round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) Gold 2026-27.
- Lahore Whites resumed their second innings at 200-5 and moved to 251-7 before the match was abandoned, with only 11.3 overs possible on the final day.
- The second round therefore concluded with victories for Karachi Blues and Sialkot Blues, while Lahore Whites and Islamabad shared points.
Huraira’s innings featured aggressive stroke play and outstanding timing, further underlining his impressive form in the tournament. The century was his third of the competition, making him one of the standout performers of the ongoing domestic season.
He received excellent support from opening partner Abdul Rehman, who scored 48 from 53 balls. Together, they established a remarkable 160-run opening partnership that put Sialkot firmly in control of the chase.
Although Faisalabad managed to take five wickets, the damage had already been done, with Sialkot comfortably completing the chase to secure an important victory.
Earlier, Faisalabad resumed their second innings at 194-3 but struggled to maintain momentum, eventually being dismissed for 280 in 96.3 overs. Hamza Nazar and Athar Mehmood were the leading bowlers for Sialkot, claiming three wickets apiece.
Shahzad Gul was Faisalabad’s most successful bowler in the second innings, finishing with four wickets for 63 runs.
Elsewhere in the competition, Karachi Blues registered an emphatic 275-run victory over Multan at the Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad.
Defending a challenging target of 406, Karachi’s bowlers dismantled Multan’s batting order, dismissing them for just 130 in 33.3 overs.
Mohammad Raza spearheaded the attack with an impressive four-wicket haul, conceding 42 runs in 10 overs. Abrar Ahmed also played a significant role, picking up three wickets.
Karachi had declared their second innings at 407-5, with Saifullah Bangash remaining unbeaten on 111 from 161 deliveries. His innings included 16 boundaries, while Afnan Khan finished unbeaten on seven.
Multan struggled to build meaningful partnerships during the chase. Shahzad top-scored with 25, while Sharoon Siraj and Waqar Hussain contributed 24 runs each.
Meanwhile, the encounter between Lahore Whites and Islamabad at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium ended in a draw after persistent rain and poor weather disrupted the final day’s proceedings.
Lahore Whites resumed their second innings at 200-5 and moved to 251-7 before the match was abandoned, with only 11.3 overs possible on the final day.
The second round therefore concluded with victories for Karachi Blues and Sialkot Blues, while Lahore Whites and Islamabad shared points.
Attention will now turn to the third round of the QEAT Gold 2026-27, scheduled to take place from November 15 to 18, as the competing teams continue their pursuit of the domestic championship.
