March 10, 2006	Friday	Safar 9, 1427

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LAHORE, March 9: Devastating bowling by Urooj Mumtaz and 66 extras helped Karachi earn a 129-run win against Peshawar in the national women championship on Thursday.

Urooj claimed five wickets for 20 runs in 3.2 overs as Peshawar were all out for 112 in 27.2 overs while chasing a target of 242. Only opener Nabeela Gulzar impressed with the bat, scoring 72-ball 56 with 10 fours.

Peshawar also failed while its bowlers conceded 61 wides to help Karachi pile up 241-9 in 50 overs. Shaiza Khan (30) was the top scorer.

Summarised scores:

KARACHI 241-9, 50 overs (Shaiza Khan 30, Humaira Masroor 28, Extras 66; Rahat Khattak 3-49, Hajra 3-34).

PESHAWAR 112, all out, 27.2 overs (Nabeela Gulzar 56; Urooj Mumtaz 5-20, Shaiza Khan 3-18, Kanwal Naz 2-23).