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KARACHI, Oct 15 (APP):Three exciting matches were decided in the ongoing Medicam Trophy Under-19 Inter-Zonal Cricket Tournament held at various venues across Karachi. The day’s highlights included an impressive all-round performance by Salman Sarwar, deadly bowling by Nadir Ali, and a brilliant century by Parshant Ravi.
The tournament is being organized by the Regional Cricket Association Karachi (RCAK) in collaboration with the Medicam Group of Companies.
In the first match at Annu Bhai Park, Zone-III Whites defeated Zone-I Blues by six wickets. Batting first, Zone-I Blues were all out for 179 in 37.3 overs, with Ashfaq Khan scoring 66 and Muhammad Mustafa 23. For Zone-III Whites, Arman Hussain took 4/33, while Salman Sarwar claimed 2/14.
In reply, Zone-III Whites chased down the target in 23.5 overs, reaching 182/4. Salman Sarwar led the charge with a fine 76, supported by Noor-ul-Irfan (39) and Jawwad Ahmed (35). Salman Sarwar was named Medicam Man of the Match.
In the second match at KCCA Stadium, Zone-VII Whites overcame Zone-V Blues by six wickets. Zone-V Blues were bowled out for 117 in 39.1 overs, with Abdullah scoring 37 and Ahmed Ali 22. Left-arm spinner Nadir Ali wreaked havoc, taking 6/10, while Uzair added 2/22.
Zone-VII Whites chased the total in 26.1 overs, scoring 120/6. Anas Patel made 33 and Zohaib Khan added 32. Nadir Ali was declared Medicam Man of the Match.
The third match at Landhi Gymkhana saw Zone-III Blues defeat Zone-V Whites by 57 runs. Batting first, Zone-III Blues posted 210/4 in 40 overs, powered by a superb 120 from Parshant Ravi, which included 14 fours and two sixes. Shaheryar Asif contributed 46 runs.
In response, Zone-V Whites were all out for 153 in 33.2 overs. Abdullah top-scored with 60, while Rayyan Chohan remained unbeaten on 42. For Zone-III Blues, Abdul Hadi took 4/14 and Muhammad Saadullah 3/38. Medicam Man of the Match went to Parshant Ravi for his century.
At the post-match presentation, Nawaid Al Ameen, Member Tournament Committee, presented the Medicam Man of the Match Award to Nadir Ali of Zone-VII at KCCA Stadium.