Sami bags five for NBP

Published November 18, 2006

KARACHI, Nov 17: Pakistan discarded paceman Mohammad Sami took five wickets for the National Bank of Pakistan on the opening day of their Patrons Trophy grade-I four-day match against Habib Bank Limited (HBL) at the UBL Sports Complex on Friday.

Sami claimed the wickets for 88 runs as HBL were dismissed on 266 on a seaming track.

Test opener Taufiq Umar carried the bat and remained not out on 96 during his 343-minute stay at the crease.

In reply, NBP scored 14 for loss of two wickets in quick succession and were in trouble.

Summarised scored:

HBL (1st innings) 266 all out (Taufiq Umer not out 96, Fahad Masood 40; Mohammad Sami 88-5); NBP (1st innings) 14-2.—APP

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