LAHORE: Khan Zaib of Sahir Associates and SBP’s Niaz Khan both claimed five-wicket hauls, while Abdullah Fazal of SBP struck a magnificent unbeaten century on the opening day of the President’s Trophy sixth-round matches in Karachi on Tuesday.

At the State Bank Stadium, Khan Zaib returned figures of 19-4-86-6 to spearhead Sahir Associates’ attack, dismissing Ghani Glass for a modest 155. Despite a 45-run opening stand between Sharjeel Khan (45) and Khawaja Arham (21), Ghani Glass collapsed to 105 for seven before a gritty 33 from Noman Ali pushed the total to 155.

By stumps, Sahir Associates had reached 75 for two, with Mohammad Faiq (36 not out) and Mohammad Saleem (24 not out) at the crease.

Over at the KCCA Stadium, SNGPL were bowled out for 199. The wickets were shared between Hamza Nazar (three for 40), Mohammad Hamza (two for 45), and Iftikhar Ahmed (two for 53). For SNGPL, Mubasir Khan and Muhammad Awais Zafar top-scored with 38 runs each.

At the close of play, KRL were 61 for two, with Shahzaib Khan unbeaten on 29.

The UBL Sports Complex saw PTV dismissed for 269. Khalid Usman was the pick of the bowlers with four for 33, supported by Mohammad Asghar and Mohammad Naveed who took two wickets apiece. Usman Salahuddin (54) and Shamyl Hussain (51) provided the bulk of the runs for PTV.

WAPDA negotiated a tricky final period to reach 29 for no loss at stumps.

The most one-sided action occurred at the National Bank Stadium, where State Bank’s Niaz Khan returned figures of 11-6-19-5. Alongside Qasim Akram (three for 20), he helped bundle out OGDCL for a paltry 76.

In response, SBP’s Abdullah Fazal played a delightful innings of 140 not out, well-supported by Mohammad Hurraira, who remains unbeaten on 95. Abdullah’s 187-ball knock featured 19 fours and three sixes, while Hurraira’s composed innings has come off 164 balls with 10 boundaries.

The pair has added a formidable 242 runs for their unfinished second-wicket partnership, leaving SBP in a commanding position at 246 for one.

Scores in brief (day 1 of 4, round 6)

Ghani Glass vs Sahir Associates, State Bank Stadium. Toss: Ghani Glass

Ghani Glass 155 all-out, 42.2 overs (Sharjeel Khan 45, Noman Ali 33, Khawaja Arham 21; Khan Zaib 6-86)

Sahir Associates 75-2 (Mohammad Faiq 36 not out, Mohammad Saleem 24 not out)

KRL v SNGPL, KCCA Stadium. Toss: KRL

SNGPL 199 all-out, Mubasir Khan 38, Muhammad Awais Zafar 38, Abid Ali 24, Aamir Jamal 23, Shan Masood 22, Mohammad Irfan 20 not out; Hamza Nazar 3-40, Mohammad Hamza 2-45, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-53)

KRL 61-2, 28 overs (Shahzaib Khan 29 not out)

PTV v WADPA, UBL Sports Complex. Toss: PTV

PTV 269 all-out, 79.3 overs (Usman Salahuddin 54, Shamyl Hussain 51, Mohammad Taha 47, Waqar Hussain 40; Khalid Usman 4-33, Mohammad Asghar 2-45, Mohammad Naveed 2-58)

WAPDA 29-0, 8 overs

OGDCL v SBP, National Bank Stadium. Toss: OGDCL

OGDCL 76 all-out, 26 overs (Niaz Khan 5-19, Qasim Akram 3-20)

SBP 246-1, 59 overs (Abdullah Fazal 140 not out, Mohammad Hurraira 95 not out)