Lahore Region Whites and Abbottabad Region played out an exciting draw in the 6th match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Islamabad from October 12-15, 2025. Ali Zaryab fell just one run short of a double century, scoring 199 runs off 335 balls, helping Lahore Whites recover from a 135-run first-innings deficit to save the match. Mohammad Rameez was the star bowler, taking 6 wickets for 144 runs in Abbottabad’s first innings and adding 4 more in the second.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo – Full Scorecard
Match Scorecard
| Team | Innings | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbottabad Region | 1st Innings | 365 all out | 109.2 | Match Drawn |
| Lahore Region Whites | 1st Innings | 500 all out | 126.1 | – |
| Abbottabad Region | 2nd Innings | 377 all out | 78.3 | – |
| Lahore Region Whites | 2nd Innings | 1/0 | 3.0 | Target: 243 runs |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Zaryab | Lahore Whites | Batter | 199 runs (335 balls, 23 fours, 1 six) |
| Mohammad Rameez | Lahore Whites | Bowler | 10 wickets total (6/144 & 4/168) |
| Ahmed Khan | Abbottabad | Batter | 104 runs (148 balls, 11 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Fakhar Zaman | Abbottabad | Batter | 81 runs (99 balls, 10 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Khalid Usman | Abbottabad | Bowler | 5/172 in 47.1 overs |
Sources: ESPNcricinfo scorecard
Key Moments
- Day 1: Abbottabad reached 273/7 by stumps with Khalid Usman batting on 16. Mohammad Rameez did early damage with the ball.
- Day 2: Lahore Whites reached 232/2 with Ali Zaryab on 106 and Hussain Talat on 68. The opening partnership laid a strong foundation.
- Day 3: Abbottabad’s second innings started poorly at 35/2, but Fakhar Zaman (15 not out) and Mohammad Arif (4 not out) held firm.
- Day 4: Ali Zaryab’s marathon innings of 199 ended when he was bowled by Shahnawaz Dahani, falling just short of a double century. Ahmed Khan fought back with a brilliant century (104 runs) for Abbottabad.
- Match Finish: Lahore Whites faced just 3 overs in their second innings, reaching 1/0, as time ran out and both teams settled for a draw.
Match Analysis
This match showed great character from both teams. Abbottabad posted a solid first-innings total of 365, with three batsmen scoring fifties. However, Lahore Whites bounced back strongly through Ali Zaryab’s near-double century. His patient 199 helped Lahore build a 135-run lead.
In the second innings, Abbottabad fought hard to stay in the game. Ahmed Khan’s century (104) and Fakhar Zaman’s quick 81 gave their team hope. They set Lahore a target of 243 runs, but there was not enough time left in the match.
Mohammad Rameez was the standout bowler, finishing with 10 wickets in the match. His first-innings performance of 6 for 144 put Lahore in a strong position. Khalid Usman replied with five wickets for Abbottabad, but it was not enough to force a result.
What’s Next
Both teams will take valuable points from this draw. Lahore Region Whites will be pleased with their batting depth, while Abbottabad showed they can compete under pressure. The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy continues with more matches across Pakistan as teams battle for a place in the final scheduled for November 29 to December 3, 2025.