Irfan spins PCC in last 4

Published April 30, 2002

KARACHI, April 29: Pakistan under-19 off-spinner Irfanuddin took five wickets to bowl Pakistan Cricket Club (PCC) into the semifinals when they beat Malir Gymkhana by ten wickets in KCCA Inter-club cricket tournament at New United Gymkhana Ground Sunday.

Talented Irfan captured five wickets for 39 runs in seven overs to restrict Malir Gymkhana 193 for eight in 35 overs. PCC in reply had scored 88 without loss in eight overs when Malir Gymkhana surrendered the match.

S.M.Babar struck an unbeaten 53 with seven boundaries. Summarized scores: Malir Gymkhana 193 for eight in 35 overs (Sajid Hanif 83, Shoukat Hussain 31, Irfanuddin 5-39); PCC 88-0 in 8 overs (S.M.

Babar 53, Fahad Anjum 26).—APP

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