Summary:
Karachi on the Front Foot in High-Stakes QEAT Final ,Karachi Blues took control of the QEAT Final on day two, reducing Sialkot to 235/6 in response to their 340. Early wickets by Karachi’s fast bowlers and a strong collective effort put them 105 runs ahead, despite a fighting partnership from Hamza Nazar (62) and Mohsin Riaz (71) for Sialkot.
Karachi Blues Dominate Day Two of QEAT Final
Karachi on the Front Foot in High-Stakes QEAT Final ,Karachi Blues asserted a commanding position against Sialkot on day two of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) Final at Gaddafi Stadium. By stumps on Tuesday, Sialkot stood at 235 for six after 61 overs, still trailing Karachi’s first-innings total of 340 by 105 runs.
Their fast bowlers made immediate inroads, dismissing Sialkot’s openers, Azan Awais (2) and Muhammad Hurraira (9), reducing the defending champions to 13 for two. Abdullah Shafique (32) and Abdul Rehman (14) offered some resistance, forming a 46-run partnership before Shafique was run out, deepening concerns for Sialkot.
Karachi Blues’ Bowling Prowess
Karachi on the Front Foot in High-Stakes QEAT Final ,Despite challenges, Hamza Nazar (62) and Mohsin Riaz (71) rebuilt the innings with a vital 95-run stand. However, Riaz eventually fell for 71 off 85 balls, and Afzal Manzoor departed for a duck. This left Sialkot at 170 for six, as reported by SindhNews.com.
The trio of Saqib Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, and Mohammad Umar spearheaded the Karachi Blues attack, collectively securing five wickets. Hamza Nazar and Hasan Ali (29*) then added an unbroken 65-run partnership to see Sialkot through to the end of play.
Earlier, Sialkot’s Mohammad Ali took four wickets to limit Karachi Blues to 340 in their first innings, which included a significant 82 from Usman Khan. This strong performance positions Karachi Blues favorably, setting the stage for a decisive day three.