Multan strongly placed in QAT G-II final

ISLAMABAD: Veteran Zulfiqar Babar (5-50) and all-rounder Aamir Yamin (3-33) ran through Karachi Blues batting line-up to give Multan early advantage in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy (QAT) Grade II final at Multan Stadium Tuesday.

After bowling out Karachi Blues for 154, Multan reached 71 for 2 at close of play on the opening day. For Karachi Ashiq Ali (47) and Muhammad Asghar (33) played well. Waqar Hussain (32 not out) then batted well for Multan to take them to strong position at the close of play. Multan further need 84 runs with eight wickets in hand to take first innings lead.

Scores: Karachi Blues 154 all out in 61.2 overs (Ashiq Ali 47, Muhammad Asghar 33, Fahadis Bukhari 23, Zulfiqar Babar 5-50, Aamir Yamin 3-33) Multan Region 71-2 in 26 overs (Waqar Hussain 32*).