Imam-ul-Haq struck an unbeaten century for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) while Mohammad Rizwan scored a half-century for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Tuesday as both batsmen made notable contributions on the second day of the seventh round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I.
Their performances came amid an investigation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), putting the spotlight on the two Pakistan batsmen as they returned to action in domestic cricket.
Imam’s unbeaten 118 helped OGDCL take control against Ghani at the LCCA Ground in Lahore, while Rizwan’s 64 gave SNGPL a first-innings lead over Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
OGDCL reached 277-3 in 63.2 overs after dismissing Ghani for 232, establishing a 45-run lead at stumps. Saad Khan contributed 88, while Ali Zaryab scored 42 to support Imam’s innings.
Ghani, resuming at 232-8, failed to add to their overnight total. Mohammad Hasnain took four wickets for 53 runs, while Aftab Ahmad and Mohammad Amir Khan claimed three wickets each.
Ubaid Shah took two wickets for 79 runs for Ghani.
At the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rizwan scored 64 as SNGPL were dismissed for 195 in reply to KRL’s first-innings total of 151. SNGPL secured a 44-run lead, with Sameer Minhas contributing 49.
Daniyal Ali Khan led KRL’s bowling attack with four wickets for 48 runs.
KRL recovered in their second innings to reach 111-2 in 29 overs at stumps. Mohammad Faiq remained unbeaten on 64, helping KRL establish a 67-run overall lead with eight wickets in hand.
Elsewhere, MIT Solutions strengthened their position against Pakistan Television (PTV) at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad after enforcing the follow-on.
MIT Solutions, who resumed at 370-6, were bowled out for 412 in 88.4 overs. Kashif Ali and Khalil Ahmed took three wickets each for PTV.
Salman Aslam then claimed four wickets for six runs as PTV collapsed for 64 in 19.5 overs, conceding a first-innings deficit of 348 runs. Aamer Jamal took two wickets for 13 runs.
PTV responded more strongly in their second innings, reaching 177-2 in 43.1 overs at stumps. Waqar Hussain remained unbeaten on 102, while Taimur Khan was not out on 63. PTV still trailed by 171 runs, with eight wickets remaining.
At the National Ground in Islamabad, Kingsmen Academy resumed at 328-8 and were dismissed for 371 in 97 overs.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reached 209-4 in 51.5 overs in reply, with Kamran Ghulam scoring 88 and Faham-ul-Haq adding 49. Mohammad Ilyas took two wickets for 55 runs as SBP ended the day 162 runs behind.
Imam’s century and Rizwan’s half-century were among the day’s leading batting performances, while MIT Solutions moved into a commanding position against PTV after enforcing the follow-on.