In a stunning display of fast bowling, Pakistan Television (PTV) secured a commanding 88-run victory against Ghani Glass on the third day of the President's Trophy Grade-I third round. The match, held at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Sunday, was dominated by the fiery pace duo of Amad Butt and Musa Khan, who orchestrated a dramatic collapse of the Ghani Glass batting lineup.
PTV Pace Attack Demolishes Ghani Glass Chase
Despite facing a first-innings deficit of 37 runs, PTV fought back fiercely in their second innings. Resuming at 153 for 7, they were eventually bowled out for 193, setting Ghani Glass a modest target of 157. Ghani Glass's reply was nothing short of catastrophic, as they were skittled out for a mere 68 runs in just 14 overs.
The destruction was led by Amad Butt, who produced a devastating spell. He completed a six-wicket haul in only 29 deliveries, finishing with exceptional second-innings figures. His overall match performance yielded an impressive 10 wickets for 80 runs. This remarkable feat marks his ninth five-wicket haul and his second 10-wicket match haul in first-class cricket.
Musa Khan's Hat-Trick Provides the Finishing Touch
Providing the perfect finale to the innings was young pacer Musa Khan. He claimed a spectacular hat-trick, dismissing tail-enders Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, and Afaq Afridi with three consecutive deliveries. This was Musa's second hat-trick in just five first-class matches, highlighting his prodigious talent.
Ghani Glass's innings was in tatters early on, crumbling to 23 for 7. A brief resistance came from Test spinner Noman Ali (23) and Khurram Shahzad (22), who added 45 runs for the eighth wicket. However, their partnership only delayed the inevitable as the PTV bowlers proved too potent.
For Ghani Glass, left-arm pacer Mir Hamza was the standout performer with the ball. He took 4 for 54 in the second innings, completing excellent match figures of 9 for 109.
Other Matches See WAPDA Dominate, SBP in Tense Chase
In other President's Trophy action across Karachi, compelling stories unfolded. At the UBL Sports Complex, WAPDA maintained their perfect record with a crushing innings and 32-run victory over Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). Fast bowler Mohammad Zeeshan was the hero, delivering his best first-class performance with 6 for 66 in the second innings and match figures of 9 for 89.
Meanwhile, a tense finish is on the cards in the match between Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Chasing 224 for victory, SBP reached 170 for 8 at stumps, still needing 54 runs. Shehzad Gul was the star for SNGPL, claiming his maiden 10-wicket match haul.
In the fourth match, Oil and Gas Development Corporation Limited (OGDCL) finished the day with a 96-run lead over Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), largely thanks to Mohammad Sarwar Afridi's unbeaten 90. The match is poised for an exciting conclusion in the final day's play.
The third round of the President's Trophy has provided thrilling cricket, with individual brilliance and tight contests defining the action in Pakistan's premier domestic first-class tournament.
