KARACHI, April 9: A fine century by Aziz-ur-Rehman propelled Karachi Asim to an 82-run victory over Karachi CDC in the 14th National Seniors Cup match at the TMC Ground here on Sunday.

Aziz slammed 1218 off just 68 balls with the help of 12 boundaries and five sixes as Karachi Asim reached 262-3 in the allotted 25 overs after winning the toss. Jawwad Ali made an invaluable 63 from 38 deliveries with six boundaries and a brace of sixes.

Karachi CC, in reply, were all out for 180 in 23.4 overs with Iqbal Imam scoring a 60-ball 79 that included eight fours and two sixes. Jawwad Ali excelled with the ball as well as to claim three wickets for 31 runs.

Karachi CDC’s defeat was their second in two days since they had also lost to Karachi Omar by eight wickets at the same venue on Saturday.

The tournament is being organised by the Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA).

Summarised scores: Karachi Asim beat Karachi CDC by 82 runs.

KARACHI ASIM 262-3 in 25 overs (Aziz-ur-Rehman 118, Jawwad Ali 63, Shujaat Ali 32; Habib-ur-Rehman 2-43); KARACHI CDC 180 in 23.4 overs (Iqbal Imam 79, Sarfraz Khan 23; Jawwad Ali 3-31, Shujaat Ali 2-25, Hammad Bukhari 2-38).

Karachi Omar beat Karachi CDC by eight wickets.

KARACHI CDC 132-8 in 25 overs (Fayyaz Ahmed 54, Mohammad Aslam 22; Jaffer Qureshi 2-11, Mohammad Yousuf 2-13); KARACHI OMAR 134-2 in 13.4 overs (Azhar Ali 47, Jaffer Qureshi 43 not out, Irfan Ali 34).—Sports Reporter

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