Kamil blasts quick century

Published November 12, 2002

KARACHI, Nov 11: Opener Kamil Khan struck a whirlwind unbeaten century as Rafiq Shirazi Memorial CC trounced Asghar Ali Shah CC by 105 runs in the Aga Khan Gymkhana Ramazan Cricket Tournament at AKG Ground here Monday.

Right-hander Kamil hammered 123 off mere 66 deliveries and dominated the innings throughout.

Wasim Naeem hit 57 off 42 balls with six fours while adding 134 for the first wicket with Man-of-the-Match Kamil, who stroked 11 fours and as many as seven sixes.

Kamil’s brilliant cameo enabled Rafiq Shirazi Memorial CC reach 247 for two in their allotted 25 overs.

Asghar Ali Shah CC, in reply, mustered only 142 for seven in 25 overs. Brothers Kamran Hussain, the left-hander, and Turab Hussain scored 32 and 31 respectively.

Leg-spinner Zafar Ali bowled tightly to capture three for 19 in five overs, including one maiden over.

Off-spinner Saif Khan chipped in with two for 12.

Summarised scores:

RAFIQ SHIRAZI MEMORIAL CC 247-2 in 25 overs (Kamil Khan 123 not out, Wasim Naeem 57, Imtiaz Safdar 29, Shahid Dawood 26 not out);

ASGHAR ALI SHAH CC 142-7 in 25 overs (Kamran Hussain 32, Turab Hussain 31; Zafar Ali 3-19, Saif Khan 2-12).

Tuesday’s fixture: Total Energy v Mohammad Hussain CC at 1.00pm.

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