Lahore Blues qualify for final

Lahore Blues moved into the final of the National One-day Junior (Under-19) Grade-I Cricket Tournament with an easy six-wicket victory over Fata at Gaddafi Stadium Friday.

Lahore Blues' second win in the triangular series was set up by pacer Wahab Riaz's four wickets and an unbeaten 54 from Asim Ijaz.

Set a modest target of 152, Lahore Blues occupied the crease for 46.5 overs with Asim striking four boundaries in his 120-ball innings. Earlier, Fata, who lost the toss, were bowled out for 151 in 40.3 overs.

Left-arm pacer Wahab, who gave away 31 runs for his four wickets was ably supported by leg-spinner Raheel Abbas.

Raheel was economical as he conceded just 16 runs while snapping up three wickets.

Mumtaz Afridi, who was left high and dry on an undefeated 36 and opener Johar Hussain (29) were the only Fata batsmen to make significant contributions.