KARACHI: Both matches in the sixth round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I ended in draws on Saturday, with Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Arif and Saud Shakeel scoring centuries, while Noman Ali and Amir Khan claimed five-wicket hauls.

At the Rana Naveed Cricket Academy in Sheikhupura, Kingsmen Academy resumed their first innings at 14 for two in response to Ghani Glass’ 417-8. Tayyab Arif scored 122 and Saud Shakeel made 112 as Kingsmen Academy were bowled out for 347 in 80.2 overs. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali took seven wickets for 130.

Ghani Glass reached eight for one in three overs in their second innings before the match ended in a draw.

At the LCCA Ground in Lahore, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) resumed their first innings at 185-3 against the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).

Overnight batter Abdullah Shafique extended his score of 105 to 185 as SNGPL posted 329-9 in 104.4 overs. Amir Khan led the OGDCL bowling attack with five wickets for 86 runs while Mohammad Salman took two for 57.

The OGDCL were 123-2 in their second innings when play ended, with Saad Khan scoring 59 and Ali Zaryab making an unbeaten 44.

The seventh and final round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will begin on Monday, with all eight departmental teams in action.

Published in Dawn, October 18th, 2026