ISLAMABAD: Israrullah’s timely half century(56) helped Peshawar prevail over Islamabad by three wickets as National T20 Championship matches finally got under way at Pindi Stadium following couple of days rain. Islamabad were restricted to 128 all out with Peshawar reaching the target in 20th over. Israr who smashed three sixes and four boundaries during his 50-ball knock played lead role in his team success. While Hasan Ali (1-33) was expensive for Islamabad, Mohammad Irfan (2-9) put in best efforts for Islamabad.Earlier, Hasan (35) played well smashing three sixes and two fours in his innings. For Peshawar, Kashif Bhatti (2-22), Sohail Khan (2-23), Imran Khan Sr (2-28) and Waqas Maqsood (2-28) bowled well. Scores: Islamabad Region 128 in 19.2 overs (Hasan Ali 35, Sarmad Bhatti 28, Kashif Bhatti 2-22, Sohail Khan 2-23, Imran Khan Sr. 2-28, Waqas Maqsood 2-28) Peshawar Region in 19.4 overs (Israrullah 56, Fakhar Zaman 27, M Irfan 2-9, Shoaib Malik 1-21, Raza Hassan 1-23, Hassan Ali 1-33). In day’s other match, Rawalpindi outplayed FATA by six wickets with Umar Amin scoring match-winning 66 with the help of five sixes. Nasir Nawaz (42) also played attractive innings for Rawalpindi. FATA scored 160 for 8 in 20 overs with Khushdil Shah (50) playing well. For Rawalpindi Mohammad Asghar (2-41) bowled well. Scores: FATA Region 160-8 in 20 overs (Khushdil Shah 50, Mukhtar Ahmed 42, Muhammad Asghar 2-41, Shadab Khan 1-15, Sohail Tanvir 1-20).
