KARACHI (Kashmir English): Pakistan Television (PTV) made history by breaking a 232-year-old record as it successfully defended the smallest target in first-class cricket.
The side defended a 40-run target against Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) in the President’s Trophy Grade-I at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium.
Marylebone Cricket Club
The 40 runs are now the smallest target successfully defended in the history of first-class cricket. The record was previously held by an English domestic club, Outfield, which defended 43 runs against Marylebone Cricket Club in 1794.
Left-arm spinner Ali Usman was the standout bowler for the holders in the sensational second innings as he secured six wickets to finish with the 10-wicket match haul.
He was equally supported by all-rounder Amad Butt, who made four scalps.
Wicketkeeper batter Saifullah Bangash waged a lone battle for SNGPL as he remained top scorer with 14 off 35 deliveries, while the rest of his teammates could not enter double figures.
The exciting third day of the fourth-round President’s Trophy Grade-I game got underway with PTV resuming their second innings from 99/5 with a slender 27-run lead in their favour.
PTV could add 12 more to their overnight score as Shehzad Gul and Sajid Khan collectively ran through their batting tail, booking them for a modest 111 in 42.5 overs.
Mohammad Taha remained the top-scorer with 27 off 123 deliveries, followed by Mohammad Suleman, who made 25.
Shehzad took five for SNGPL in the second innings. He was supported by Sajid, who made three scalps, while Shahnawaz Dahani chipped in with two.
