Irfan bowls Nawabshah to victory

Published June 25, 2005

HYDERABAD, June 24: A devastating spell by Irfran Ali who claimed five wickets for 20 runs enabled Nawabshah U-19 to win the final of Inter-district Hyderabad region at Niaz stadium beating Hyderabad by one wicket.

Winning the toss Hyderabad who elected to bat first were bowled out for 195 in 64.5 overs with Afzal Ali (39), Sharjeel Khan (33) and Abdul Ghafoor (35) scoring bulk of runs.

Nawabshah achieved the target in 84.5 overs by losing nine wickets. Shahzad Hyder (44), Umair Ali (33) and Anees Ahmed (36 not out) ensured victory for their team.

Noman Ali (4/52) and Sharjeel (3/24) shared the bowling honours.

SUMMARISED SCORES:

Hyderabad 195 in 64.5 overs (Afzal Ali 39, Sharjeel Khan 33, Abdul Ghafoor 35; Irfan Ali 2/50).

Nawabshah 196/5 in 84.5 over (Shahzad Hyder 44, Anees Ahmed 36 not out, Umair Ali 27, Zahid Mushtaq 27; Noman Ali 4/52, Sharjeel Khan 3/24).

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