June 16, 2003	Monday	Rabi-us-Sani 15, 1424

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KARACHI, June 15: Karachi Regional Academy scored convincing victories over their Hyderabad rivals in two matches played on Saturday at PCB Regional Academy Ground.

In a low-scoring first game, Karachi Academy Blues trounced Hyderabad Academy Blues by seven wickets with leg-spinner Raheel Waris (three for 33) and Asad Shafiq (48 not out) sharing the honours.

Hyderabad Academy Whites showed more grit and determination in the second match by scoring 204 for nine in their 50 overs with opener Aqeel Anjum hitting 70 off 144 balls, including 10 boundaries.

However, Karachi Academy Whites needed just 35 overs to reach their target for the loss of only two wickets. Opening batsman Mohammad Fahim led the way with a 92-ball knock of 71 which was laced with seven fours.

Talented Khurram Manzoor finished on 61 not out. His 78-ball innings was spiced with seven fours and one six.

Summarised scores:

KRA Blues beat HRA Blues by seven wickets.

HRA BLUES 133 in 49.4 overs (S. Furqan Azeem 36; Raheel Waris 3-33, Asif Hameed 2-19, Uzair-ul-Haq 2-32);

KRA BLUES 135-3 in 35.2 overs (Asad Shafiq 48 not out; Sufyan Ali 2-20).

KRA Whites beat HRA Whites by eight wickets.

HRA WHITES 204-9 in 50 overs (Aqeel Anjum 70, Agha Tahir 22; Sharif Asadullah 2-27, Faraz Patel 2-32, Adeel Malik 2-47);

KRA WHITES 206-2 in 35 overs (Mohammad Fahim 71, Khurram Manzoor 61 not out, Khalid Latif 32 not out, Nasir Aziz 24).