Pakistan Cup: Teenage sensation Haseebullah's century takes Balochistan to final

MULTAN: 18-year-old wicket-keeper batter Haseebullah Khan put on a magnificent performance against Sindh in the semi-final of the Pakistan Cup, scoring 131 runs in 114 balls to help Balochistan win the match by 13 runs, and set up a final clash with Kyber Pakhtunkhwa at Multan Cricket Stadium.

After winning the toss, Sindh decided to bowl first, which Baluchistan took advantage of and posted a 264-run target on the scoreboard.

Left-handed batter Haseebullah was sensational for his side as he put on an exceptional performance, scoring 131 runs on 114 balls to help his team reach the mammoth target.

Asad Shafiq batting at number four scored 64 off 69, which included five boundaries. The pair of Haseebullah and Asad added 163 runs for the third wicket.

For Sindh, Muhammad Umar and Sohail Khan bagged three wickets apiece. Captain Mir Hamza picked two wickets for 42 from nine overs.

In turn, half-centuries from Khurram Manzoor, Omair Bin Yousuf, and Sharjeel Khan went in vain as Sindh managed to score 250 for nine in 50 overs and were left 13 runs short of the target.

Omair top-scored with a 73-ball 60, hitting four fours and one six. The right-handed Khurram scored 55 off 85 and struck five boundaries.

Opening batter Sharjeel scored 50 off 57 and hit seven fours and one six.

For Balochistan, left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti took three for 27 from 10 overs. Captain Yasir Shah took two wickets for 54, while right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad bagged two wickets for 58.

Balochistan’s Haseebullah for his century was named the player-of-the-match.

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