Karachi, In a commanding victory, the Zone Two Whites triumphed over the Zone Six Blues with a 171-run lead in the AS Natural Stone Under-19 Interzonal cricket tournament. This win secured their top position in Group C and a place in the quarterfinals. The Zone A Whites also advanced to the quarterfinals by securing the second position in the same group.

According to Regional Cricket Association Karachi, the match, held at Young Fighter Ground, saw Zone Two Whites setting a formidable score of 249 runs for 6 wickets in their allotted 45 overs. Iftikhar led the batting with a splendid 60, including 7 fours and a six. Abdullah Waheed contributed significantly with an unbeaten 52, featuring 6 fours. Other notable performances came from Aun Jafari with 48 runs, Mohammad Danish with 33, Mohammad Shehryar with 23, and Barir Ali with 20 runs. Syed Suleiman managed to dismiss 2 players from Zone Two Whites.

The Zone Six Blues, in their response, were restricted to a mere 78 runs in 24 overs. Abdul Sami was the top scorer for the Blues, contributing 26 runs. The bowling prowess of Zone Two Whites was on full display, with Waheed Khan taking 4 wickets for 23 runs, Mohammad Ayan claiming 3 wickets for 16 runs, and Adnan Ansari dismissing 2 players for 10 runs.

This decisive win by the Zone Two Whites highlights their strong performance in the tournament, demonstrating a well-rounded team effort in both batting and bowling. As they prepare for the quarterfinals, their formidable display in the group stage sets them up as a team to watch in the upcoming matches of the AS Natural Stone Under-19 Interzonal cricket tournament.