Pakistan Domestic: Larkana in sight of victory

Karachi, March 3: Larkana were poised for an innings victory over Sibi on the second day of the Patron's Trophy match at the Police Ground in Larkana on Friday.

According to details made available here, Larkana scored a massive 606 for four declared in their first innings after resuming at the overnight score of 166 for one. The home team then reduced Sibi to 63 for five in their second innings with Mazhar Ali snapping four for 27. Sibi, who made 248 in their first knock, need another 295 to avoid another humiliating defeat.

The highlights of the Larkana's innings was a second wicket partnership of 228 between Mujahid Ali and Himat Raza. Mujahid, who resumed at 106, contributed 203 with 28 fours and one six while Himat stroked 16 fours in making 156.

Khadim Hussain Shah then further tormented Sibi's bowlers with an unconquered 118 which included 15 fours. Skipper Nasrullah Memon carried his overnight score of 36 to 75. His knock was laced with eight boundaries.

SIBI (1st Innings) 248 in 67 overs (Khuda Bux 138 not out, Irfan Ahmed 71; Ali Nawaz 3-71, Ghazanfar Ali 2-5, Mazhar Ali 2-59) and (2nd Innings) 63 for five in 17 overs (Khuda Bux 23 not out; Mazhar Ali 4-27).

LARKANA (1st Innings) 606 for four decl in 100 overs (Mujahid Ali 203, Himat Raza 156, Khadim Hussain Shah 118 not out, Nasrullah Memon 75; Maqbool 2-180).