KARACHI, Nov 15: Holders Tapal CC received a rude shock when they were beaten by seven wickets by Baqai Dolphins in the 17th Karachi Gymkhana Callmate Cricket Festival played Friday.

Opting to bat first Tapal having advanced to 111 for three collapsed to be all out for 150 in 20 overs.

Chasing 151 runs for victory, Baqai Dolphins achieved the target with five deliveries to spare in reaching 151 for three in 19.1 overs.

Opening batsman Maisam Husnain led the victory charge with a dashing knock of 59 runs, laced with six boundaries. Mohammad Imran unbeaten with 39 and Aftab Ahmed (20), were also amongst the runs.

With one victory against Al Noor Gymkhana and one defeat against the Baqai Dolphins, Tapal are still in with a chance to reach the quarter- final if they win their last match in Group B against UBL Academy.

Summarized scores: Tapal CC 150 (Hassan Arshad 36, Hanif-ur-Rehman 26, Alay Hyder 26; Adnan Malik 4-28, Atif Maqbool 3-20, Shoaib Hashmi 2-2-30); Baqai Dolphins 151 for three in 19.1. overs (Maisam Hasnain 59, M.Imran 39, Aftab Ahmed 20).

Saturday fixture: Al Noor Gymkhana v UBL Academy 1-30 p.m.