Peshawar Disabled makes it to quarterfinals, defeats KP Stars in second match of third phase. Adeel Khan and Wajid Alam were Man of the Match, ICRC Representative in Pakistan Farrukh Islamo was the Special Guest. Peshawar / Karachi (Sports Reporter) Peshawar Disabled defeated KP Stars Abduld by eight wickets to advance to the quarter finals of the ICRC Presents SAF 7th National Disabled T20 Cricket Championship. Wajid was declared Man of the Match for his brilliant innings of 53 runs. The match played between Peshawar Disabled and KP Star Disabled teams at Jamkhana Cricket Ground Peshawar yesterday proved to be one-sided in which Peshawar Disabled won by 8 wickets and paved the way for the quarter finals.
ICRC Representative in Pakistan Farrukh Islamo was the chief guest on the occasion. Pakistan 7th National Disabled Cricket Association Tournament Secretary Jamil Kamran, Deputy Head ICRC Peshawar Zartasha Qaiser Khan, Pakistan Sports Writers Federation President Amjad Aziz Malik, ICRC Media Head Azaz-ur-Rehman, Pakistan Red Crescent Peshawar Spokesperson Zeeshan Anwar Including other personalities were also present. KP Star Disabled scored 117 runs in 20 overs while playing first. In reply, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Disabled achieved its target easily and won by 8 wickets. Wajid Alam remained man of the match with 53 runs. It should be noted that 16 teams from all over the country are participating in this championship.
In the second match, Peshawar Disabled scored 170 runs. Adeel Khan played a brilliant innings of 68 of 35 balls which included 6 fours and 3 sixes. Sajjad Gul took 3 for 36 while Mian Jan took two wickets for 13 runs. In reply, KP Star Disabled scored 92 runs. Asadullah and Azmat scored 15 runs each. Left-arm spinner Fayyaz Ahmed took three for 26 while skipper Nahar Alam and Asadullah took two wickets each. Adeel Khan was awarded Man of the Match for his aggressive 68 runs.
The third quarterfinal of the event between Peshawar Disabled and Lahore Disabled teams will be played on Friday at 10 am at Peshawar Gymkhana.
