KARACHI, March 18: Nishtar Club and Karachi Basketball Club (KBBC) won their matches on the opening day of the Pakistan Day Inter-club basketball tournament which commenced at the Kashmir Road court on Sunday.

Ali and Haroon shared 22 points between them as Nishtar Club came from behind to register 47-37 victory over Gulshan Hawks. Nishtar trailed 20-25 at the half time. Talha Amjad contributed seven for winners.

Mahad and Idrees were outstanding for losers with 10 and 9 respectively.

Akmal Jamil guided KBBC to an easy 46-31 victory over Neighbourhood Juniors in the second match. Akmal led the team from the front scoring 21. He was supported by Abdullah Imam (8).

Saad Tariq excelled for losers with 19.—Sports Correspondent