Saeed, Nauman steal limelight

Published October 9, 2007

KARACHI, Oct 8: Superb performances by Saeed bin Nasir, Naumanullah and Kamran steered Tapal Cricket Club into the final of Aga Khan Gymkhana Twenty20 Ramazan cricket tournament when they beat KESC by 24 runs at the AKG Ground.

Saeed scored 65 with four sixes and as many boundaries and Naumanullah struck three sixes and a four in making 49 as the the pair added 109 for the unbroken fourth-wicket stand that helped Tapal CC reach 173 for three.

KESC, in response, were restricted to 148-8 in their 20 overs. Fazal Subhan made 42 with a brace of sixes and two fours and Arif Mahmood slammed four boundaries in his 26.

Left-arm spinner Kamran Umar caused the main damage with three wickets for 19 runs and Naumanullah picked up two wickets.

Saeed and Naumanullah were declared joint Man-of-the-Match.

Tapal CC will take on M. Tex XI in the final on Thursday.

Summarised scores:

Tapal CC 173-2 in 20 overs (Saeed bin Nasir 65 not out, Naumanullah 49 not out); KESC 148-8 in 20 overs (Fazal Subhan 42, Arif Mahmood 26; Kamran Umar 3-19, Naumanullah 2-10).—APP

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...