Lahore beat Karachi to lift National U15 One-Day Cup

Lahore Blues beat Karachi Whites in the final to lift the National U15 One-Day Cup at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.

After being asked to bat, Lahore were lifted to 246-7 in their 50 overs, highlighted by a 94-ball 95 from Mubashir, comprising eight fours and one six.

Husnain Yaseen also made a meaningful contribution of 63 from 80 balls, featuring six fours and one six. For Karachi, leg-spinner Azzam Abbasi bagged four for 56 in his 10 overs.

In pursuit of the 247-run target, Karachi fell 29 runs short as they were bowled out for 217 in 48.5 overs. Opening batter Masood Ali top-scored with a 73-ball 53, while Faisal Qurban contributed 42 off 52 balls.

Aaish Malik also scored a 41-ball 37 while sharing a 66-run partnership for the second wicket with Masood. From 203-4, Karachi Region Whites were bowled out for 217 in 48.5 overs, losing their last six wickets for 14 runs.

Aman, Lahore’s left-arm spinner, spearheaded Karachi’s collapse with a spell of four for 26 in nine overs, including a maiden. Faizan Rasool also picked up three for 48 runs in 8.5 overs.

Player of the final: Muhammad Mubashir (Lahore Region Blues)

Best Batter: Shayan Noman (450 runs in seven matches) (Faisalabad Region)

Best Bowler: Aman Tasleem (27 wickets in eight matches) (Lahore Region Blues)

Best Wicket-keeper: Ali Raza (Seven dismissals and 116 runs) (Lahore Region Blues)

Player of the tournament: Chaudhary Farzan (357 runs in seven matches) (Sialkot Region)