Inter-city cricket

Published February 20, 2006

LAHORE, Feb 19: Fine unbeaten century by Qurban helped Kasur beat Lahore Greens by seven-wicket in the 8th Inter-city veteran’s cricket tournament at Model Town Greens ground on Sunday.

Qurban hit 106 with 13 boundaries as Kasur overhauled the winning target of 236 in only 25.5 overs.

Half-centuries by Mohammad Jamil (56) and Tariq Azhar (53) helped Lahore Greens’ pile up 235 for 8 in the allotted 30 overs.

Summarised scores:

GREENS 235-8, 30 overs (Mohammad Jamil 56, Tariq Azhar 53, Ismail 35, Mohammad Arshad 31 not out; Nasir Mohammad 3-37).

KASUR 236-3, 25.5 overs (Qurban 106 not out, Mohammad Akram 40, Mazhar Ali 29).

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