Humayun slams century

Published November 27, 2001

KARACHI, Nov 26: Pakistan discard Humayun Farhat slammed a scintillating hundred as Paragons Constructors thrashed Ideal CC by 104 runs in the A.O.Super Cup Ramzan cricket tournament at Asghar Ali Shah Stadium Monday.

Right handed Humayun blasted eight sixes and as many fours in his 117 off 97 balls to power Paragon Constructors to a massive 254for three in 20 overs. Ideal CC in response could muster 150 for five in 20 overs thanks to an attractive 70 by Muhammad Rizwan in 65 balls with six 6s and four hits to the boundary.

Humayun’s brother Imran Farhat also showed batting touch by making an unbeaten 55 off 29 balls including three sixes and four boundaries.

Summarised scores:

Paragon Constructors beat Ideal CC by 104 runs. Paragon Constructors 254-3 in 20 overs (Humayun Farhat 117, Imran Farhat 55 not out, Shoaib Malik 31 not out); Ideal CC 150-5 in 20 overs (Muhammad Rizwan 70, Zahid Ghori 24, Irfan Mushtaq 23, Qasier Abbas 2-6).

Tuesday fixture: Rashid Latif Academy v Karachi Star.—APP

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