Karachi Dolphins v Lahore Eagles - Faysal Bank Super Eight T-20 Cup – Match Update
Lahore Eagles 148/8 (20/20 ov) v Karachi Dolphins 149/5 (18.1/20 ov) - Karachi Dolphins won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
On Friday, March 30, 2012, Karachi http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dolphins-c781 who are among the top teams in the current Faysal Bank Super Eight T-20 Cup secured a second place in their group by beating Lahore Eagles by five wickets in front of a capacity packed Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The match held great importance for both sides to qualify for the next level as both teams were equal in points with a win each.
After winning the toss, Karachi chose to field first as they wanted to restrict their opposition from posting a staggering total on the board.
However, Lahore stood defiant as the opening pair of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adnan-Akmal-c42042 rallied a stand of 46 runs, causing Karachi to panic as they desperately wanted to get an early breakthrough.
Finally Umar became the first causality of the day as he fell after smashing an innings of 30 runs off 24 deliveries.
Two runs later, Akmal also found his way back to the dressing room as he had his stumps uprooted by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haaris-Ayaz-c1521 after playing a knock of nine runs.
It was then time for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Azhar-Ali-c46890 to take charge as they began their partnership tentatively in a bid to halt Karachi from grabbing another wicket.
The much criticised Farhat, who has disappointed his fans in national and international cricket was up for redemption as he batted splendidly well, ripping apart the formidable Karachi bowling attack.
With a tally of 112 runs, Farhat departed after playing an innings of 41 runs off 31 deliveries, Meanwhile, Ali clobbered an impressive innings of 23 as the side posted 148 runs on the board for the loss of eight wickets.
Karachi then belted an opening stand of 22 runs with openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sheharyar-Ghani-c89904 (44) as the side reached the target in 18.1 overs for the loss of five wickets.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shafiq-c89281 from Karachi Dolphins was named as the Player of the Match.
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