Zia guides Bajaur Greens to win Inter-Club Cricket title

PESHAWAR—Middle order batsman Zia-ur-Rehman guided Bajaur Greens to clinch the trophy of the Inter-Club Cricket Tournament played at Bajaur Sports Complex ground on Friday.
Sharifullah Khan Wazir, Political Agent Bajaur was the chief guest on this occasion. Before the start of the final the players of both the finalists were introduced to him. PCB Umpire Irfanuddin Khan hailing from Bajaur, Organizing Secretary and Secretary of the Bajaur Cricket Association Shah Faisal Khan, APA Mehmood Iqbal Khattak Tehsildar Mawaz Khan Afridi were and large number of cricket spectators witnessed the thrilling final.
Bajaur Green skipper Akbar won the toss and elected to bat first by setting up 251 runs with the help of solid contribution by middle order Zia-ur-Rehman. Zia played vital role in team target, especially after the departure of the top order batting line-up. Zia smashed 93 runs with nine boundaries and two sixes. Israr Khan hammered another cracking 57 off 66 balls with five boundaries and two sixes, the other batsmen failed to add any vital score.
Thus Bajaur Greens made 251 runs after playing 46.1 overs of the allotted 50 overs. For National club Arshad took three wickets, Iqbal got two wickets and Muhammad Shah got two wickets. In reply, National club bowled out for 200 runs with opener Gohar Khan, a substitute for the final, made elegant knock of 50 runs with three boundaries and two sixes after playing 71 balls. Liaqat Ali, the tail ender, scored 86 runs and none of the other batsmen could stand firmly in front of Green bowling attack.
For Bajaur Greens Waheed, Israr and Irfan, Anwar Khan and Rizwan took one wicket each while Fayyaz Khan took two wickets. Ismail Khan of Chahat club was declared best player of the tournament while Irfan of Chahat club was declared best batsman. Azhar-ul-Haq, skipper of Ajiz club was declared best sportsman while regular spectator Shah Sher Khan (55) was given special prize. The President of Khyber Cricket Association also announced Rs. 2000/ cash for the winners.
Speaking on this occasion, Shah Faisal disclosed that 15 clubs took part in the tournament of 50 overs for the first time in Bajaur Agency.