Lahore, 3 October 2025: The sixth round of the National U19 Cup was played today across venues in Charsadda, Muridke, Sheikhupura and Peshawar. The highlight of the round was Lahore Blues’ Ali Hassan Baloch’s third century, which helped his side to a 92-run win over Karachi Blues.
Group A
In Group A fixtures, Multan edged past Larkana by three runs in a thrilling contest at Lahore Country Club Ground No.1 in Muridke. Batting first, Multan posted 207 for eight in 50 overs on the back of Ali Husnain’s 54, Mohammad Ahmed’s 41 and an unbeaten 32 from Sohaib Akram.
For Larkana, Ihsan Ali picked three wickets for 41 runs. In turn, Sami ur Rehman’s 73 kept Larkana in the chase, but Multan bowlers held their nerve to restrict them to 204 for nine. Mohammad Ahmed (3-31) and Sohaib Akram (3-45) shared six wickets between them.
At Sheikhupura Cricket Stadium, Lahore Blues batting first scored 304 for six in 50 overs courtesy Ali Hassan Baloch’s 108 and Jahangir Bilal 90. For Karachi Blues, Ayan Saleem bagged five wickets for 42. In turn, Karachi Blues were bundled out for 209 in 43.3 overs with Abdullah Waheed contributing 53 runs with the bat. For Lahore Blues’ Ali Hassan and Ibtisam Azhar bagged two wickets each.
Faisalabad registered a five-wicket win over Quetta in a low-scoring encounter at Lahore Country Club Ground No.2 in Muridke. Quetta were dismissed for 48 in 22 overs, with only Mohammad Rashid (14) reaching double figures. Momin Qamar returned figures of six for three, while Abdul Habib picked two for 10. Faisalabad achieved the target in 12.2 overs, finishing at 49 for five, with Farrukh Bashir contributing 20 runs.
At Rana Naveed Cricket Academy in Sheikhupura, Abbottabad pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Peshawar. Batting first, Peshawar scored 202 in 47.2 overs, built around Ahmed Hussain’s 100 and Muhammad Hussain’s 63. Umar Zaib (three for 21) and Abbas Amir (two for 40) led Abbottabad’s bowling effort.
In run-chase, Abbottabad reached 203 for nine in 45.5 overs, with Mohammad Shayan anchoring with 59. Mohammad Seyam and Hasan Ahmed picked up two wickets apiece for Peshawar.
Group B
In Group B, Rawalpindi defeated Hyderabad by five wickets at Shama Cricket Ground in Peshawar. Hyderabad were dismissed for 96 in 29.1 overs, as Mir Hamza returned five wickets for 11 runs and Mohammad Hassan picked three for 27.
In turn, Rawalpindi achieved the target in 14.3 overs, losing five wickets in the process, with Abdul Qadir returning unbeaten on 50. Mohammad Salman Khan took three wickets for Hyderabad.
At Mirwais Cricket Ground in Peshawar, AJK defeated DMJ by 38 runs. AJK were dismissed for 217 in 49.3 overs, with Bilal Waheed (51) and Zain Jameel (44) making valuable contributions. Mohammad Hassan took three wickets for 50. In response, DMJ were bowled out for 179 in 46.4 overs. Gohar Rehman top-scored with 39, while Zeeshan Dawood starred with four for 24.
Rawalpindi overcame Hyderabad by five wickets at Shama Cricket Ground in Peshawar. Hyderabad were skittled for 96 in 29.1 overs, courtesy Mir Hamza’s five for 11 and Mohammad Hassan’s three for 27. Abdul Qadir’s unbeaten 50 steered Rawalpindi to 99 for five in 14.3 overs despite Mohammad Salman Khan’s three for 22.
At Ashfaq Cricket Ground in Charsadda, Karachi Whites overcame Lahore Whites by four wickets. Batting first, Lahore Whites were bowled out for 215 in 49.5 overs. Husnain Abbas top-scored with 32, while Asad Umar (4-33) and Huzaif Ahsan (4-41) shared eight wickets between them.
In reply, Karachi Whites achieved the target in 47.2 overs losing six wickets in the process. Saad Sakhawat made an unbeaten 40, while Naveed Ayub and Abbas Khan took two wickets each.
The seventh round of the tournament will take place on Monday, 6 October.
Scores in brief:
Group A
Multan beat Larkana by three runs at Lahore Country Club Ground #1 Muridke
Multan 207-8, 50 overs (Ali Husnain 54, Mohammad Ahmed 41, Sohaib Akram 32 not out; Ihsan Ali 3-41)
Larkana 204-9, 50 overs (Sami ur Rehman 73; Mohammad Ahmed 3-31, Sohaib Akram 3-45)
Lahore Blues beat Karachi Blues by 92 runs at Sheikhupura Cricket Stadium
Lahore Blues 304-6, 50 overs (Ali Hassan Baloch 108, Jahangir Bilal 90; Ayan Saleem 5-42)
Karachi Blues 209 all out, 43.3 overs (Abdullah Waheed 53; Ali Hasan Baloch 2-26, Ibtisam Azhar 2-42)
Faisalabad beat Quetta by five wickets at Lahore Country Club Ground #2 Muridke
Quetta 48 all out, 22 overs (Mohammad Rashid 14; Momin Qamar 6-3, Abdul Habib 2-10)
Faisalabad 49-5, 12.2 overs (Farrukh Bashir 20; Mehraj-Ud-Din 2-11, Najeeb-Ur-Rehman 2-23)
Abbottabad beat Peshawar by one wicket at Rana Naveed Cricket Academy, Sheikhupura
Peshawar 202 all out, 47.2 overs (Ahmed Hussain 100, Muhammad Hussain 63; Umar Zaib 3-21, Abbas Amir 2-40, Mohammad Salman 2-55)
Abbottabad 203-9, 45.5 overs (Mohammad Shayan 59; Mohammad Seyam 2-30, Hasan Ahmed 2-37)
Group B
AJK beat DMJ by 38 runs at Mirwais Cricket Ground, Peshawar
AJK 217 all out, 49.3 overs (Bilal Waheed 51, Zain Jameel 44; Mohammad Hassan 3-50, Farhan ullah 2-41)
DMJ 179 all out, 46.4 overs (Gohar Rehman 39; Zeeshan Dawood 4-24, Zain Jameel 2-26, Bilal Waheed 2-42)
Rawalpindi beat Hyderabad by five wickets at Shama Cricket Ground, Peshawar
Hyderabad 96 all out, 29.1 overs (Mir Hamza 5-11, Mohammad Hassan 3-27)
Rawalpindi 99-5, 14.3 overs (Abdul Qadir 50 not out; Mohammad Salman Khan 3-22)
Islamabad beat Bahawalpur by 13 runs at Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar
Islamabad 138 all out, 33 overs (Awais Ameen 42; Mohammad Hamid 3-15, Haseeb Ahmed 3-42, Salman Ahmed 2-32)
Bahawalpur 105 all out, 26.1 overs (Waleed Iqbal 35; Irfan Shah 5-26, Mohammad Nayyar 3-26)
Karachi Whites beat Lahore Whites by four wickets at Ashfaq Cricket Ground, Charsadda
Lahore Whites 215 all out, 49.5 overs (Husnain Abbas 32; Asad Umar 4-33, Huzaif Ahsan 4-41)
Karachi Whites 217-6, 47.2 overs (Saad Sakhawat 40 not out; Naveed Ayub 2-31, Abbas Khan 2-56)
