LAHORE, May 12: Half-centuries from Zaman Jamil, Irfan Haider and Asad Zarrar helped Sheikhupura outplay Hong Kong by 125 runs in a limited-overs game at the Lahore Country Club, Muridke on Monday.

Zaman (77), Irfan (67) and Asad Zarrar (63) batted well as Sheikhupura, batting first, piled up a massive 325 for 6 in the allotted 50 overs.

In reply, Hong Kong, who are here to play five matches against different teams to prepare themselves for the forthcoming Asia Cup tournament, were restricted to 200 for four in the allotted 50 overs, despite a century from Tabarak Dar (102).

Summarised scores:

SHEIKHUPURA 325 for 6, 50 overs (Zaman Jamil 77, Irfan Haider 67, Asad Zarrar 63 not out; Aamer 3-82); HONG KONG 200 for 4 in 50 overs (Tabarak Dar 102 not out).

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