Brilliant knock by Babar

Published May 25, 2006

LAHORE, May 24: Babar Safdar and Test cricketer Misbahul Haq helped Apollo Club cruise into final of the Apollo Cup, defeating Garhi Shahu Gymkhana by nine wickets on Wednesday.

Babar hit 88 with eight fours and four sixes while Misbah contributed 47 as the winners raced to the winning target of 174 in 26 overs for the loss of one wicket.

Summarised scores:

GARHI 173, 38.4 overs (Aasim Ijaz 67, Kashif Ijaz 36; Kashif 3-37, Raza Khan 2-26, Babar Safdar 2-28).

APOLLO 174-1, 26 overs (Babar Safdar 88 not out, Misbahul Haq 47 not out).

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