PESHAWAR: Half-centuries from Kamran Ghulam and Shahzaib Khan helped Abbottabad chase down the daunting 204-run target and beat Multan by eight wickets in the third match of the National T20 Cup 2026 here at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bat first in the campaign opener, Multan accumulated a formidable total of 203/6 in their 20 overs, courtesy of half-centuries from Moheer Saeed and Muhammad Shahzad. Moheer remained the top-scorer for Multan with a blistering 76 off 41 deliveries, featuring eight fours and four sixes, while Shahzad made an unbeaten 54 off 26 deliveries, hitting four sixes and as many fours. Wicketkeeper batter Bismillah Khan made a notable contribution with a 30-ball 45, comprising six fours and a six. Shadab Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Abbottabad, taking three wickets for 35 runs in his four overs, while Shahab Khan and Razaullah chipped in with one scalp apiece. Set to chase a daunting 204-run target, Abbottabad struck the winning runs for the loss of two wickets, courtesy of Ghulam and Shahzaib, who made brisk half-centuries.
Published: March 8, 2026 4:29 pm
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