GQPS Upper Qaimoh Thrashes MII Buchroo to Enter Semi-Finals
In a thrilling quarter-final clash of the Nuur Ud Din Drug De-addiction Cricket Trophy, GQPS Upper Qaimoh showcased a commanding performance, defeating MII Buchroo by a massive margin of 50 runs.
Batting first, GQPS posted a tournament-high total of 115/8 in just 10 overs. The innings was spearheaded by a breathtaking cameo from Salik Ashraf, who blasted 25 runs off just 6 balls. Solid contributions from Abrar Ul Haq, Adil Yousuf Shah, Rehan Shabir, and Zuhaib Mubarak bolstered the total.
For MII, the standout bowler was Atif, who displayed remarkable control, conceding just 4 runs in his solitary over and picking up 1 wicket.
In reply, the MII batting lineup crumbled under pressure and was bundled out for a modest 65 runs in 9.1 overs. The only resistance came from Asif Abass, who fought valiantly for his 24 off 20 balls, albeit at a pace that didn’t align with the team’s demanding chase.
GQPS’s bowling unit, led by Salik Ashraf, was clinical. Salik returned with astonishing figures of 1 over, 3 wickets for just 2 runs, dismantling the MII middle order with precision.
Man of the Match: Salik Ashraf
A stellar all-round show from Salik Ashraf earned him the Man of the Match title. His explosive batting and lethal bowling made him the game-changer for GQPS.
With this emphatic victory, GQPS Upper Qaimoh has now booked their place in the semi-finals, where they are set to face the undefeated side HSS Qaimoh B in what promises to be a mouthwatering encounter.
