KARACHI: Simon Morris struck a match-winning half-century to steer KGA Gymkhana to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Fazal Hussain Memorial CC in their KCCA President Cup match at the KGA Gymkhana Ground here on Tuesday.

Morris banged 12 boundaries in making 68 as KGA Gymkhana reached their modest target of 173 in the 29th over for loss of five wickets. All-rounder Imran Bashir made 23 while Jonathan Rodrigues scored 27.

Slow left-armer Mohammad Shani captured three wickets for 35 runs and Wasim Khan two for 40.

Earlier, Fazal Hussain Memorial CC were restricted to 172-9 in the stipulated 45 overs with Tariq Ahmed contributing 67 that included four fours. Wasim Khan hit six boundaries in his knock of 40.

Imran excelled with his off-spinners by taking three wickets for 29 runs and Mario Rodrigues two for 33.

In a low-scoring fixture at the Pak Star Ground, Airport Star CC whipped Pakistan Stallions CC by a convincing margin of nine wickets.

Summarised scores:

KGA Gymkhana beat Fazal Hussain Memorial CC by nine wickets at KGA Gymkhana Ground.

FAZAL HUSSAIN MEMORIAL CC 172-9 in 45 overs (Tariq Ahmed 67, Wasim Khan 40, Yasir Nazir 22; Imran Bashir 3-29, Mario Rodrigues 2-33); KGA GYMKHANA 176-5 in 28.5 overs (Simon Morris 68, Jonathan Rodrigues 27, Imran Bashir 23; Mohammad Shani 3-35, Wasim Khan 2-29).

Airport Star CC beat Pakistan Stallions CC by nine wickets at Pak Star Ground.

PAKISTAN STALLIONS CC 94 in 24.1 overs (Asher Qureshi 22; Asad Raza 3-34, Asad Khan 2-12, Sadaqat Abbasi 2-13); AIRPORT STAR CC 95-1 in 12.3 overs (Umair Rafiq 42 not out, Asad Khan 30).

Published in Dawn January 29th, 2015

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