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Al Faraa Whites, Baloch champs

Al Faraa Whites strengthened by addition of ex-Pakistani Test player Farhaan Adil posted a challenging 265/2 in 22 overs with opener Nasir Butt cracking a splendid 129 (8x6s, 15x4s, 55b) sharing a match-winning 201 second wicket stand with Farhaan Adil who remained unbeaten on 85 (13x4s, 57b).

WED CC batsmen went for the chase with Javed Asim (49), Azeem Ansari (35), Khalid Shakir (54) and Sajjad Hussain (48) scoring some runs but none could match Al Faraa Whites’ stand that won them the title. Farhan Adil chipped in with 3 wickets as WED CC were restricted to 225/8, falling short by 40 runs.

Nasir Butt was adjudged player of the tournament for his outstanding display during the Nehru Cup tournament.

In the B division final, Baloch CC proved too strong for Kashmir CC, winning by 49 runs.

Jaydeep Arora, Al Faraa Group of Companies’ representative and ACA officials presented trophies and cash prizes to the winning teams.

Brief scores:

A Division: Al Faraa Whites beat WED CC by 40 runs. Al Faraa Whites CC 265/2 in 22 overs (Nasir Butt 129, Farhaan Adil 85 n.o., Kaleem 20 n.o.,Umair Aslam 1/24). WED CC 225/8 in 22 overs (Javed Asim 49, Azeem Ansari 35, Khalid Shakir 54, Sajjad Hussain 48, Farhaan Adil 3/26, Adnan 2/47). Man of the Match: Nasir Butt of Al Faraa Whites CC. Umpires: Asif Butt & Arshad Mir.

B Division: Baloch CC beat Kashmir CC by 49 runs. Baloch CC 222/3 in 19 overs (Kashif 50, Bilal 49, Javed 29, Osman 23, Khalid 50 n.o., Omer 2/30). Kashmir CC 173/7 in 19 overs (Kabeer 26, Sajid 42, Qamar 21 n.o., Yousuf 2/19, Khalid 2/23). Man of the Match: Khalid Khan of Baloch CC. Umpires: Imran Butt & Khalid Elahi.