After Thursdays matches were rained out, Group C commenced play on Friday at the Master Oil t10 Inter University Tournament. There was much controversy in this Group as teams tried to sneak in players which had played Grade 2 cricket. Eventually Hamdard University were disqualified.
Match#1
Hamdard University batted first against Iqra University with openers Shoaib and Aaqib posting runs on the board. Shoaib contributed 11 while Aaqib scored 15 runs. Bahadur Ali (the player who was later disqualified) was the star player for his side with a blistering 21 off 16 to keep the scoreboard ticking. The team then lost a flurry of quick wickets as Iqra University bowlers did well to pick up wickets and pull back the opposition. A late burst of 16 off 9 by Salman Khan further boosted Hamdard to a competitive 93 for 6 in 10 overs. Umer Chawla was the key wicket taker for his side with 2 scalps.
In response, Iqra University were never really in the game with Hamdard bowlers putting on a good show. With the exception of Arsalan Wasim's 17 and Farhad Ali's 23, none of the other players showed any intent with Iqra being restricted to 78 for 7 in 10 overs. Muhammad Farooq and Salman Khan did well to keep the pressure on, picking up 2 wickets each in their spell.
Hamdard University won by 15 runs. Full Scorecard
Match#2
Ned University batted first against PIMSAT in an evenly contested match between the two sides. NED batsmen contributed cameos throughout the innings but were unable to really build an innings or a partnership at any stage. Muhammad Adeel was the most notable player for his side with 22 off just 7 balls including 3 sixes. Mohammad Noman also chipped in with 17 off 8 later down the order as NED ended at a decent score of 88 for 7 in 10 overs. PIMSAT bowlers did well to pick wickets with Zeeshan Haider shining for his side, taking 2 wickets in his spell. There were also 3 run outs.
In response, PIMSAT started off strong with both opener Deenar scoring 27 runs and Hafiz chipping in with 13. Zeeshan Haider kept the momentum going with a fiery 20 off 13 and the team seemed well on their way to victory before NED pulled it back. Mohib Ahsan was in form and on fire with 2 wickets and a catch that restricted PIMSAT to 81 for 4 in 10 overs.
NED University clinched victory by 7 runs. Full Scorecard
Match#3
NED University batted first against Hamdard University and lost opener Pervaiz Ali for just 4 runs. The team however recovered well after that with Dilawar Merchant's 39 and Muhammad Adeel's 29 boosting NED to 87 for 3 in 10 overs. Hamdard bowlers started off strong but couldn't capitalize any further.
In response, Hamdard University struggled in the chase, losing their top order cheaply. M. Faiz was outstanding in his spell, picking up 4 wickets for just 9 runs. Mohib Ahsan continued to provide further support, picking up 2 wickets but Hamdard University kept their chances alive. Usman's 26 and Salman Khan's 31 eventually helped Hamdard cross the line in 9.4 overs.
Hamdard University won by 3 wickets. Full Scorecard
Match#4
NED University batted first against Iqra University in a match that was a complete one sided affair. After losing opener Pervaiz Ali for just 1 run, NED kept the momentum in their favour throughout the match with their batsmen coming out strong. Dilawar and Usama knocked 19 runs each before Mohib's explosive 34 off 15 helped his side post a mammoth total of 109 for 7 in 10 overs. Iqra's Abdul Moiz fought back, trying hard to stop the onslaught, taking 3 wickets in his spell along with a run out. Anas Abdul Sattar also picked up a couple but the side had let the opposition score too freely.
In response, the 2nd innings was simply no contest as Iqra University collapsed in the chase. 9 of their batsmen were dismissed in single digits as NED bowlers ripped through the line up. M Faiz was sensational, picking up 3 wickets while Noman and Mohib took 2 wickets each to bowl out Iqra University for just 50 runs in 6.2 overs.
NED University won by 59 runs. Full Scorecard
Match#5
PIMSAT batted first against Iqra University with opener Hafiz Ameen taking charge. The opener smashed 56 off just 32 balls, including 3 boundaries and 3 sixes. Zeeshan Haider kept the runs flowing with 35 off 14 balls as PIMSAT ended 114 for 4 in 10 overs. Iqra bowlers were weak against the batting side, unable to take wickets when most required.
In response, Iqra had a mammoth target to chase and with scoreboard pressure, the team started off strong but couldn't capitalize further. Haris knocked 24 off 20 at the top but the team simply could not get going at any stage. PIMSAT bowlers were fired up with Najeeb Ur Rehman and Zeeshan Haider taking 2 wickets each to restrict Iqra to 76 for 5 in 10 overs.
PIMSAT won by 38 runs. Full Scorecard
Match#6
PIMSAT batted first against Hamdard University with opener Muhammad Ali contributing 56 off just 31 balls to get his team off to a flying start. Zeeshan Haider and Shayan Rasheed also chipped in with 14 and 17 runs each as PIMSAT ended at 113 for 3 in 10 overs. Hamdard bowlers were surprisingly ineffective.
In response, Hamdard came close but fell short in the chase. Usman's 21 and Saleem's 35 were key in trying to help their side over the line but the batsmen had no support on the other end. PIMSAT bowlers continued to pick up wickets with Bilal Ur Rehman's 3 for 9 keeping Hamdard at 100 for 6 in 10 overs.
PIMSAT won by 31 runs. Full Scorecard
NED University qualified for the semi finals!