KARACHI: A superb all-round performance from Mansoor Khan enabled Airport Gymkhana sealed the last semi-final berth in the KCCA President Cup by cantering to a nine-wicket win against Landhi Friends here on Thursday.

Landhi Friends, who opted to bat first at the TMC Ground, were all out for 133 in 37.2 overs. Mansoor bagged three wickets for 22 runs with his off-spinners.

Airport Gymkhana romped to victory in only 27 overs with Mansoor hitting an undefeated 73 from 92 balls with 11 boundaries and two sixes. Tanvir Ali struck 43 in the unbroken partnership of 121 with Mansoor.

Summarised scores:

Airport Gymkhana beat Landhi Friends CC by nine wickets at TMG Ground.

LANDHI FRIENDS CC 133 in 37.2 overs (Noman Zaman 27, Mujahid Hussain 24, Wajid Ali 23; Mansoor Khan 3-22, Farhan Khan 2-12, Haris Ayaz 2-12); AIRPORT GYMKHANA 135-1 in 27 overs (Mansoor Khan 73 not out, Tanvir Ali 43 not out).

Published in Dawn, February 28th, 2015

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