The Shahid Afridi Foundation National Physical Disability T20 Cricket Championship continued on an exciting note as Multan and Quetta recorded strong victories on the second day. The matches took place at Rashid Latif Academy Cricket Ground. The event is organized by the Shahid Afridi Foundation in partnership with the Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA). Fans were treated to a thrilling display of skill and determination.
Quetta Clinches a Comfortable Win Over Hyderabad
In the first match, Quetta defeated Hyderabad by nine wickets. Hyderabad struggled with the bat, scoring just 112 runs for nine wickets. Despite efforts from Wasim Ahmed and Hamza Hameed, their team couldn’t build momentum.
Quetta’s bowlers dominated early. Mithal Khan and Ali Gajzai delivered tight spells that restricted Hyderabad. In response, Nusratullah led the batting with an unbeaten 37 runs. Quetta chased the target with ease. Hafeezullah was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
Multan Maintains Winning Streak Against Karachi
The second match featured Multan taking on Karachi. Karachi batted first and scored 112 runs for eight wickets. Umar Farooq stood out with a solid 42 runs.
However, Multan’s bowling attack, led by Zubair Saleem, kept Karachi under control. When Multan came to bat, they chased the target quickly. They scored 113 runs for five wickets in just 13.2 overs. Matlub Qureshi guided the chase with a steady 39 runs, earning Multan their second straight win. Once again, Zubair Saleem received the Man of the Match award for his brilliant bowling.
Guests Honor Players and Boost Morale
The matches drew attention from respected guests. Imran Balwani, Acting Chairman of PPDCA, and Asim Rizvi, Assistant Coach of the Karachi Region, presented the Player of the Match awards. Also present were Amiruddin Ansari, Tournament Director and Secretary-General of PPDCA, and Jameel Kamran, Head of Multan Bahawalpur Region.
Their presence encouraged players and added value to the event.
What’s Next in the Tournament?
Looking ahead, more exciting matches are on the way. On the third day:
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Multan will play Quetta in the first match.
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Hyderabad will face Karachi in the second match.
As teams compete for the top spot, fans can expect more thrilling cricket moments.
