Naseer hits century

Published March 22, 2006

LAHORE, March 21: A scintillating 90-ball 107 by opener Naseer Bhatti helped Sheikhupura Lions enter into final of the 8th inter-city Seniors Cup, beating Lahore Reds by six wickets on Tuesday. Naseer hit 10 fours and one six as Lions raced to the target of 198, scoring 200 for four wickets in 27.5 overs.

Summarised scores.

LAHORE REDS: 197,all out, 35 overs (Mudassar 35, Hafiz Shahid 43).

LIONS: 200-4, 27.5 overs (Naseer Bhatti 107, Mohsin Javed 33).

— Sports Correspondent

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