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Karachi, 29 December 2025: The second day of the President’s Trophy ended with Sahir Associates being enforced to follow on by SNGPL in the first round of the tournament at the NBP Sports Complex in Karachi on Monday.
Resuming on their overnight score of 460-2, SNGPL consolidated their control before declaring at a commanding 575-5 in 105.5 overs. Shan Masood added four runs to his overnight unbeaten 212 before being dismissed for 216.
In reply, Sahir Associates were dismantled for 136 in 45.2 overs, despite a fighting 50 from Asim Ali Nasir. Test off-spinner Sajid Khan led the charge with figures of six for 22, supported by Mohammad Salman (2-26) and Shahnawaz Dahani (2-47).
Asked to follow on, Sahir Associates ended the day on 68-3 in 19 overs, with Asim Ali Nasir unbeaten on 33, while Dahani picked up 2-16, keeping SNGPL firmly in command heading into day three.
At the National Bank Stadium, after dismissing KRL for 116 on day one, WAPDA resumed their first innings at 75-4, trailing by 41 runs. A resolute knock of 77 by Sharoon Siraj lifted WAPDA to 151 all out in 51.2 overs, giving them a 35-run lead. Mohammad Hamza starred with the ball for KRL, claiming five wickets for 36 runs, while Arshad Iqbal took three wickets.
KRL’s second innings showed greater application as Waqar Ahmed (52, 41b, 11x4s) and Shahzaib Khan (51, 117b, 7x4s) knitted an 84-run partnership for the second wicket.
At stumps, KRL were 189-7 in 45.2 overs, extending their overall lead, though Naqeebullah’s three wickets kept WAPDA in the contest heading into day three.
Resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 67-2, Ghani Glass were bowled out for 246 against OGDCL. Mohsin Riaz (98, 176b, 13x4s, 1x6), Ali Razzaq (62, 156b, 7x4s, 1x6) and Sharjeel Khan (53, 98b, 9x4s) struck half-centuries to secure a 50-run first-innings lead.
OGDCL, in their second innings were 75-2 at stumps, with Israrullah unbeaten on 35 and Abdul Rehman Muzammil 28 not out, sharing an unbroken 54-run partnership for the third wicket.
At the State Bank Stadium, SBP resuming their first innings at 106-4 and leading by seven runs, were dismissed for 153 in 64.2 overs, courtesy three wickets each from Amad Butt and Israr Hussain, giving SBP a 54-run lead.
In turn, Mohammad Suleman led the fightback for PTV with an unbeaten 75 off 128 balls, including six fours and four sixes, while Test cricketer Usman Salahuddin (42, 96b, 4x4s, 1x6) and Arafat Minhas (31 not out, 31b, 4x4s, 1x6) provided solid support as PTV closed the day on 191-5 in 47.2 overs.
Scores in brief – Day two of four – first round:
Sahir Associates v Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited at NBP Sports Complex, Karachi
SNGPL 575-5 decl, 105.5 overs (Shan Masood 216, Ali Zaryab 192, Saad Khan 44, Omair Bin Yousuf 43; Mohammad Hasnain 2-104, Bilawal 2-106)
Sahir Associates 136 all out, 45.2 overs (Asim Ali Nasir 50; Sajid Khan 6-22, Mohammad Salman 2-26, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-47) and follow-on 68-3, 19 overs (Asim Ali Nasir 33 not out; Shahnawaz Dahani 2-16)
Khan Research Laboratories v Water and Power Development Authority at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
KRL 116 all out, 46.4 overs (Saad Baig 22, Junaid Ali 21; Aqib Khan 6-18, Naqeebullah 2-19, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-28) and 189-7, 45.2 overs (Waqar Ahmed 52, Shahzaib Khan 51, Sarmad Bhatti 30 not out; Naqeebullah 3-38, Mohammad Adil 2-39, Aqib Khan 2-59)
WAPDA 151 all out, 51.2 overs (Sharoon Siraj 77; Mohammad Hamza 5-36, Arshad Iqbal 3-48)
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited v Ghani Glass at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi
OGDCL 196 all out, 60 overs (Mushtaq Ahmed 58, Sameer Saqib 31, Danish Aziz 22; Noman Ali 4-42, Afaq Afridi 4-65) and 75-2, 24 overs (Israrullah 35 not out, Abdul Rehman Muzammil 28 not out)
Ghani Glass 246 all out, 85.4 overs (Mohsin Riaz 98, Ali Razzaq 62, Sharjeel Khan53; Danish Aziz 4-31, Arshadullah 2-34, Mushtaq Ahmed 2-41)
Pakistan Television v State Bank of Pakistan at State Bank Stadium, Karachi
PTV 99 all out, 30.4 overs (Mohammad Taha 47; Mohammad Ismail 5-27, Kashif Ali 4-19) and 191-5, 47.2 overs (Mohammad Suleman 75 not out, Usman Salahuddin 42, Arafat Minhas 31 not out; Mohammad Abbas 3-47)
SBP 153 all out, 64.2 overs (Hasan Raza 49, Mohammad Huraira 25, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 22; Amad Butt 3-32, Israr Hussain 3-50, Musa Khan 2-32, Mehran Sanwal 2-35)
