May 15, 2006	Monday	Rabi-us-Sani 16, 1427

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KARACHI, May 14: Promising off-spinner Irfanuddin turned in a splendid spell to help Pakistan qualify for the final of the KCCA Centenary Inter-club cricket tournament on Saturday.

Irfan grabbed five for 26 as Pakistan CC bowled out Mohammad Hussain CC for 174 in the first semifinal at the Student Sports Ground.

Mohammad Sami, the Pakistan fast bowler bidding to make the forthcoming England tour, produced a fine all-round performance for the losers.

Sami hit a top-score 44, including four fours and one six, before claiming three for 49 as Pakistan CC scored 178 for seven in reply.

Shahid Latif (44 with five fours and one six) and Nauman Alvi (43 with four fours and one six) shone with the bat for the winners.

Summarised scores:

MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN CC 174 in 39.4 overs (Mohammad Sami 44, Agha Sabir 36, Wajihuddin 31, Saad Umar 31; Irfanuddin 5-26, Tabish Nawab 2-20); PAKISTAN CC 178-7 in 30.4 overs (Shahid Latif 44, Nauman Alvi 43; Abdul Qadir 3-31, Mohammad Sami 3-49).