ICRC National PD Cricket Championship: Peshawar Qualify for Semi-Finals Peshawar bowl out KP Stars for just 52 runs. -

Peshawar (Sports Reporter): Peshawar booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICRC National Physical Disability Cricket Championship after winning their second match in the first phase. KP Stars were bowled out for just 52 runs, while Lahore defeated Abbottabad by two wickets in the other encounter.
The first phase of the ICRC National Physical Disability Cricket Championship concluded at Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar, with the third day’s matches played in the presence of several distinguished guests, including chief guest
Pakistan Sports Writers Federation President Amjad Aziz Malik, Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association Secretary Ameeruddin Ansari, Ali Hoti, Director Sports, Islamia College and University, Dr Waqar, Syed Sher Ali Afridi, CEO of Al-Syed Marketing, Imran Khan Stadium Director Jafar Shah, Regional Heads Sajid Shah, Javed Ashraf and Muhammad Tahir Raja, Tournament Coordinator Nasrullah, PP DCA Director Muhammad Nizam and senior sports journalist Shakeel ur Rehman.
In the first match of the third day, Lahore defeated Abbottabad by two wickets in an exciting and closely contested encounter.
Batting first, Abbottabad were bowled out for 101 in 17.5 overs. Muhammad Asad top-scored with 30 off 35 balls, including two fours, while Zubaihullah scored 18 off 14 deliveries with the help of three boundaries. Humayun Khan contributed 15 runs.
For Lahore, M. Ashfaq and Shahid Nazir claimed three wickets each, while Abdullah Ejaz and Muhammad Bilal took two wickets apiece.
In reply, Lahore achieved the target, scoring 102 for eight in 16.5 overs. Muhammad Shahbaz was the leading scorer with 16 runs, while Ateeq-ur-Rehman and Sadar Ali contributed 13 runs each.
Abbottabad conceded 19 extras, including 12 wides, which proved costly and contributed significantly to their defeat.
For Abbottabad, Raj Wali, Muhammad Asad and Bilal Arshad took two wickets each, while Aftab Hussain and Kaleemullah claimed one wicket apiece.
Pakistan Sports Writers Federation President Amjad Aziz Malik, the chief guest, presented the Player of the Match award to Lahore’s Shahid Nazir.
In the second match, Peshawar registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over KP Stars.
Batting first, KP Stars were bowled out for just 52 runs. Awal Muhammad top-scored with 22 runs. Momin Khan claimed three wickets, while Zaidullah took two wickets.
Peshawar chased down the target in just 3.4 overs, scoring 53 for three wickets. Adeel Shahzad delivered an explosive performance, smashing an unbeaten 39 off only 12 balls, including six fours and two sixes.
Muhammad Abid claimed all three wickets to fall for KP Stars.
With this emphatic victory, Peshawar moved to the top of the points table on net run rate and secured their place in the semi-finals.
Former President of the District Cricket Association Nowshera, Gohar Ali, presented the Player of the Match award to Peshawar’s Adeel Shahzad.