KARACHI, July 27: Reining champions Omar CC romped to an eight-wicket rout of Tapal CC in the 27th Karachi Gymkhana PTV Ramazan Cricket Festival Group ‘B’ tie at the KG Ground here on Friday.

After dismissing Tapal CC for a modest 113, Omar CC raced to victory in the 15th over after openers Hafiz Majid Jahangir (52 off 46 balls, six fours and one six) and Zain Abbas (35) shared a partnership of 85.

Summarised scores: TAPAL CC 113 in 19.4 overs (Zeeshan Jamil 42; Sultan Ahmed 3-14, Faraz Ahmed Khan 3-20); OMAR CC 114-2 in 14.3 overs (Hafiz Majid Jahangir 52, Zain Abbas 35).

Saturday’s fixture: Karachi Stars v Mulaqatiyar CC (Group ‘C’).