Peshawar Region secured an important 85-run victory over Lahore Region Whites in the 35th match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 at Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad. Captain Sajid Khan produced a match-winning performance with his fourth first-class ten-wicket haul, taking 10 wickets for 142 runs across both innings. The win keeps Peshawar firmly in the race for the tournament final as they registered their third victory of the season.
Sources: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), ESPNcricinfo, Geo Super TV, The Nation
Match Scorecard
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar Region | 245 (76.1 overs) | 237 (74 overs) | Won by 85 runs |
| Lahore Region Whites | 230 (73 overs) | 167 (41.2 overs) | Lost |
Match Details:
- Venue: Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad
- Dates: November 11-13, 2025
- Toss: Information not specified
- Result: Peshawar Region won by 85 runs
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sajid Khan | Peshawar | Captain/Bowler | 10 wickets (5/82 & 5/60) – Player of the Match |
| Israrullah | Peshawar | Opener | 159 runs (83 & 76) |
| Noman Ali | Lahore Whites | Bowler | 9 wickets (4/78 & 5/112) |
| Qasim Akram | Lahore Whites | All-rounder | 82 runs & 3 wickets in 1st innings |
| Mohammad Abbas | Lahore Whites | Bowler | 4/33 in 2nd innings |
Key Moments
- Day 1 – Peshawar’s Solid Start: Opener Israrullah scored a fighting 83 runs off 120 balls to anchor Peshawar’s first innings total of 245. Despite good bowling from Lahore’s spin trio, Peshawar posted a competitive total.
- Lahore’s Response Falls Short: Lahore Whites replied with 230 runs, with Qasim Akram’s impressive 82 and Ali Zaryab’s 57 providing resistance. However, Sajid Khan’s 5/82 gave Peshawar a crucial 15-run first-innings lead.
- Israrullah Strikes Again: The Peshawar opener continued his excellent form with another 76 runs in the second innings, helping his team set a target of 253 runs.
- Noman Ali’s Five-for: The experienced left-arm spinner took 5/112 to finish with 9 wickets in the match, but it wasn’t enough to prevent defeat.
- Collapse to Victory: Chasing 253, Lahore Whites crumbled to 167 all out in just 41.2 overs. Sajid Khan’s second five-wicket haul (5/60) sealed an 85-run victory for Peshawar.
- Partnership Breaks: A 56-run partnership between Ali Zaryab (43) and Khawaja Abdullah (52) briefly gave Lahore hope, but Sajid Khan broke through to clean up the tail.
Match Analysis
Sajid Khan’s brilliant bowling performance was the difference between the two teams. The Pakistan Test spinner showed why he’s one of the country’s leading spinners with his 21st first-class five-wicket haul and fourth career ten-wicket match haul. His figures of 10/142 across both innings proved too much for Lahore Whites to handle.
Peshawar’s batting was led by opener Israrullah, who scored 159 runs in the match without being dismissed in the first innings. His consistency at the top of the order gave Peshawar the platform they needed in both innings.
For Lahore Whites, despite Noman Ali’s nine wickets and some fighting performances from Qasim Akram and the lower order, they couldn’t build substantial partnerships when it mattered most. Their second innings collapse from 87/5 to 167 all out sealed their fate.
Mohammad Irfan and Razaullah also played important roles for Peshawar with the ball, while Mohammad Abbas impressed for Lahore with 4 wickets in Peshawar’s second innings.
What’s Next
This victory keeps Peshawar Region in strong contention for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final. With this being their third win of the season, they remain one of the top teams in Pool B of the tournament.
Lahore Region Whites will need to regroup quickly as they continue their campaign. Despite the loss, individual performances from players like Noman Ali and Qasim Akram show promise for future matches.
The seventh round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy continues with teams battling for positions in the race to the final. Peshawar’s next challenge will be crucial as they aim to maintain their momentum.