RAWALPINDI: Israrullah’s (56) timely half-century helped Peshawar Region beat Islamabad Region by three wickets as the National T20 Cup matches finally got under way here at Pindi Stadium following a 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’s 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 in brief: Peshawar Region beat Islamabad Region by three wickets: Islamabad Region 128-10 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 129-7 in 19.4 overs: (Israrullah 56, Fakhar Zaman 27; Muhammad Irfan 2-9, Shoaib Malik 1-21, Raza Hassan 1-23, Hassan Ali 1-33). Man of the Match: Israrullah (Peshawar Region). Rawalpindi Region beat Fata Region by six wickets: Fata Region 160-8 in 20 overs (Khushdil Shah 50, Mukhtar Ahmed 42, Sohail Akhtar 20 not out; Mohammad Asghar 2-41, Sohail Tanvir 1-20, Shadab Khan 1-15). Rawalpindi Region 163-4 in 19.5 overs (Umar Amin 66, Nasir Nawaz 42, Sohail Tanvir 21 not out, Mohammad Nawaz 21 not out; Hammad Azam 2-23, Usama Mir 1-13, Ahmed Jamal 1-53). Man of the Match: Umar Amin (Rawalpindi Region).
