Saeed slams century

Karachi, Dec 9: Talented Saeed bin Nasir hammered a brilliant unbeaten century as Mian Azmat Professionals defeated Aga Khan Gymkhana by 51 runs in the Aga Khan Gymkhana Ramazan Cricket Tournament here on Saturday.

Saeed blasted 11 fours and two sixes in making 109 not out off only 70 deliveries to help Mian Azmat Professionals reach 189 for three in their allotted 25 overs in the Group 'A' match at the Aga Khan Gymkhana Ground.

Saeed and Talha Khan, who contributed 45 off 40 balls with three boundaries, put on 147 for the third wicket partnership.

Aga Khan Gymkhana, in reply, were bowled out for 138 in 22 overs despite Arif Pyarali scoring 50 off 48 balls.

Slow left-armer Fariduddin captured four for 25.

Summarized scores:

Mian Azmat professionals 189 for three in 25 overs (Saeed bin Nasir 109 not out, Talha Khan 45);

Aga Khan Gymkhana 138 in 22 overs (Arif Pyarali 50, Mohammad Javed 25, Aamir Meher Ali 22; Fariduddin 4-25).

Monday's fixture: Malir Gymkhana v A.O. Clinic (Group B).