Abbottabad beat Pindi in U16 cricket

Our correspondent

RAWALPINDI: Abbottabad thrashed Rawalpindi by nine wickets in the National Under-16 Cricket Tournament here at the Pindi Stadium Wednesday.

Asked to bat first, Rawalpindi managed just 70 for the loss of eight wickets in reduced quota of 15 overs. Adil Niaz (2-11) and Syed Bilal (2-23) bowled well for Abbottabad. Amad Afzal (39 not out) then helped Abbottabad reach the target in 12.3 overs for the loss of just one wicket.

No play was possible in the other match that pitted Islamabad against AJK.Scores in brief: Rawalpindi 70-8 in 15 overs (Mohammad Shawal 16; Adil Niaz 2-11, Syed Bilal 2-23). Abbottabad 71-1 in 12.3 overs (Amad Afzal 39 not out; Usama Afridi 1-23).