KARACHI, Sept 2: Favourites Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) notched-up their second victories to enter the semifinals of Independence Day basketball tournament at Arambagh Floodlit Court Sunday.

HBL overwhelmed Karachi Youth Club (KYC) 97-71. Bankers were leading 44-34 at breather.

Muhammad Azam, Altaf Habib and Muhammad Ashraf demonstrated superb skill to nearly carry their team close to hundred mark. Azam was the outstanding player with 32 point. Altaf (25) and Muhammad Ashraf scored 21 points.

Rizwan Khan showing swiftness emerged as the highest scorer with 25 and got good support, who made ten points.

KESC handed out a humiliating 62-29 defeat on Karachi Cantt Sports Club (KCSC) thanks to fine display by Arif Khan, Wasim-ur- Rehman, Muhammad Azeem and Talha Amjad.

Scores: HBL bt KYC 97-71. HBL 97 (Muhammad Azam 32, Altaf Habib 25, Muhammad Ashraf 21, Umar Farooq 16) KYC 71 (Rizwan Khan 25, M.Rafiq 15, Irfan Ghani 10, Jahangir 9, Fahim 8) KESC bt KCSC 62-29. KESC 62 (Arif Khan 19, Wasim-ur-Rehman 15, Muhammad Azeem 12, Talha Amjad 12) KCSC 29 (Noman 10, M.Muzamil 10).—APP