Shaheens-Bangladesh A match ends in a draw

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Shaheens’ pacers made a resounding impact on the final day before their four-day match against Bangladesh A ended in a draw here at the Islamabad Club Ground Friday. Mir Hamza (2-13) and Mohammad Ali (2-34) bagged two wickets apiece as Bangladesh ‘A’ managed to score 153-5 when play was stopped due to bad light and ultimately resulting in a draw.

The match, which was largely affected by rain, saw 39.2 overs bowled on the fourth day, as play resumed late evening. The third day’s play on Thursday was completely washed out due to rain. Earlier, Shaheens declared their first innings at the overnight score of 367-4 with a lead of 245 runs.

In their second innings, Bangladesh ‘A’ managed to score 153-5 when play was stopped due to bad light and ultimately resulting in a draw. For Shaheens, fast bowlers Mir Hamza and Mohammad Ali bagged two wickets apiece, while Mohammad Rameez Jnr grabbed one wicket.

For the visiting team, Nayeem Hasan was the top run-getter, scoring 55 off 69 balls, laced with 11 fours. Opening batter Zakir Hasan scored a 45-ball 33. Both the sides will now feature in the second four-day game from August 20, which is scheduled at the same venue. The toss will take place at 09.30am, with the first ball to be bowled at 10.00am.

Scores in brief: Bangladesh ‘A’ 122 all out, 44.3 overs (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 65; Naseem Shah 3-24, Mir Hamza 3-33, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 2-41) and 153-5, 39.2 overs (Nayeem Hasan 55, Zakir Hasan 33; Mir Hamza 2-13, Mohammad Ali 2-34). Pakistan Shaheens 367-4 dec in 90 overs (Umar Amin 177, Saud Shakeel 76, Mohammad Huraira 39, Saad Khan 31 not out, Kamran Ghulam 20 not out; Hasan Murad 2-49). Player of the match: Umar Amin (Pakistan Shaheens).