Salman sparkles

Published May 8, 2006

LAHORE, May 7: A century by Test opener Salman Butt helped Anwar Sports made the quarterfinals of the M. Siddiq memorial cricket tournament with a 126-run win over Free Batters on Sunday.

Salman hit 121 off 90 balls with 15 fours and two sixes as Anwar Sports collected a total of 218-3 in 20 overs.

Free Batters were restricted to 92-5 in the stipulated overs.

Summarised scores:

ANWAR SPORTS 218-3 in 20 overs (Salman Butt 121, Kamran Younis 62); FREE BATTERS 92-5 in 20 overs (Asif 24).

— Sports Correspondent

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