Pakistan TV (PTV) made historical past by smashing a 232-year-old file, efficiently defending the smallest goal in first-class cricket.
PTV defended a 40-run goal in opposition to Sui Northern Gasoline Pipeline Restricted (SNGPL) within the President’s Trophy Grade-I at Karachi’s Nationwide Financial institution Stadium.
The 40-run goal is now the smallest goal efficiently defended within the historical past of first-class cricket. The file was beforehand held by an English home membership, Outfield, which defended 43 runs in opposition to Marylebone Cricket Membership in 1794.
Left-arm spinner Ali Usman was the standout bowler for the holders within the sensational second innings as he bagged six wickets to complete with the 10-wicket match haul. He was adequately supported by all-rounder Amad Butt, who made 4 scalps.
Wicketkeeper batter Saifullah Bangash waged a lone battle for SNGPL as he top-scored with 14 off 35 deliveries, whereas the remainder of his teammates couldn’t amass double figures.
The pulsating third day of the fourth-round President’s Trophy Grade-I fixture bought underway with PTV resuming their second innings from 99/5 with a slender 27-run lead of their favour.
PTV may add 12 extra to their in a single day rating as Shehzad Gul and Sajid Khan collectively ran by way of their batting tail, reserving them for a modest 111 in 42.5 overs.
Mohammad Taha remained the top-scorer with 27 off 123 deliveries, adopted by Mohammad Suleman, who made 25.
Shehzad was the standout bowler for SNGPL within the second innings, taking a five-wicket haul. He was supported by Sajid, who made three scalps, whereas Shahnawaz Dahani chipped in with two.
