KARACHI, Aug 30: Waqas Khan and Sajid Ali’s half-centuries coupled with Qamar Awan’s four-wicket haul powered Zone-I Whites to a resounding 114-run victory against Zone-II Whites in the KCCA U-17 Inter-zonal championship final at the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium on Wednesday.

Batting first, Zone-I Whites totalled 230-8 off the allotted 50 overs with Waqas (73) and Sajid (64) leading the scorecard. Both added 118 runs for the second wicket. Sami Arshad (3-58) and Latif Junejo (3-77) were the main wicket takers.

In response, Zone-II Whites could only touch 116 before being sent packing by Zone-I Whites’ bowlers in 35.5 overs. Only Ahmer Bin Nasir (38) displayed some skills, though not enough for victory.

Zone-I Whites’ off-spinner Qamar picked 4-33 to lead the bowlers’ effort, and was ably backed by Syed Farooq (2-29).

Waqas Khan was named man-of-the-match while individual awards went to Yasir Munir (best batsman) and Syed Farooq (best bowler).

Summarised scores:

ZONE-I WHITES 230-8 in 50 overs (Waqas Khan 73, Sajid Ali 64; Sami Arshad 3-58, Latif Junejo 3-77); ZONE-II WHITES 116 in 35.5 overs (Ahmer Bin Nasir 38; Qamar Awan 4-33, Syed Farooq 2-29).

— Sports Reporter