ISLAMABAD, April 25: Iesco carved out a 22-run victory over ARL Thursday in the First Choudhry Sports League cricket ournament.

A flawless half century by Waheed helped Iesco score 156 for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Sohail, bowling to a good line and length, snapped up three wickets for 20 runs.

ARL could manage to get 134 in reply, losing nine wickets in their 20 overs. Farrukh was the leading scorer with 45. Noorul Amin took two wickets.

The first semifinal of the tournament is to be played Friday between PTCL and ARL at the Shalimar Ground.

Summarised scores: Iesco bt ARL by 22 runs. Iesco 156 for six in 20 overs (Waheed 59; Sohail 3-20); ARL 134 for nine in 20 overs (Farrukh 45; Noorul Amin 2-22).