Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) secured a huge 184-run victory over Karachi Region Blues in the 14th match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Peshawar, which took place from October 18 to 21, 2025. FATA posted 312 runs in their first innings, then bowled out KR Blues for just 207. In the second innings, FATA made 190, setting a target of 296 runs. KR Blues collapsed completely and were all out for only 111 runs, giving FATA a big win.
The match was won on day four after KR Blues lost their last wicket in the 46th over. Shahid Aziz was the star bowler for FATA, taking 10 wickets in the match. Mohammad Farooq showed great fighting spirit with the bat, scoring 129 runs across both innings.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo (https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/quaid-e-azam-trophy-2025-26-1505063/karachi-region-blues-vs-federally-administered-tribal-areas-14th-match-1505077/full-scorecard)
Scorecard
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATA | 312 (77.1 overs) | 190 (62.4 overs) | Won by 184 runs |
| KR Blues | 207 (68.2 overs) | 111 (45.1 overs, Target: 296) | Lost |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahid Aziz | FATA | Bowler | 10 wickets (5/41 & 5/33) |
| Mohammad Farooq | FATA | Batsman | 129 runs (75 & 54) |
| Mohammad Usman | FATA | Batsman | 56 runs (2nd innings) |
| Mohammad Asghar | KR Blues | Bowler | 8 wickets (4/28 & 4/47) |
| Abdullah Fazal | KR Blues | Batsman | 67 runs (1st innings) |
Key Moments
- Day 1: FATA made a strong start with Mohammad Farooq scoring a quick 75 runs off 92 balls with eight fours and three sixes. His fast batting put FATA in control early.
- Day 1: Khushdil Shah added 54 runs in the middle order to help FATA reach 312 all out in 77.1 overs.
- Day 2: Shahid Aziz destroyed KR Blues batting with figures of 5 wickets for 41 runs. Only Abdullah Fazal (67) and Haroon Arshad (42) showed some fight as KR Blues were bowled out for 207.
- Day 2-3: Mohammad Farooq and Mohammad Usman gave FATA a solid foundation in the second innings. Farooq made 54, while Usman stayed at the crease for 159 balls to score 56 runs.
- Day 4: Shahid Aziz struck again with another five-wicket haul (5/33) as KR Blues collapsed from 67/4 to 111 all out. Only Mohammad Asghar (23) showed any resistance.
- Match Result: FATA won by 184 runs, one of the biggest wins in this season’s Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
Match Analysis
FATA’s victory was built on two things: strong batting depth and excellent bowling by Shahid Aziz. Mohammad Farooq’s 129 runs across two innings showed great skill and patience. His first innings knock of 75 came at a quick rate, while his second innings 54 was more careful and helped set up a big target.
Shahid Aziz was the star of the match with his 10-wicket performance. He bowled with great control and accuracy in both innings. His leg-spin troubled all KR Blues batsmen, and they could not play him properly.
For KR Blues, Mohammad Asghar tried his best with 8 wickets in the match, but his team’s batting let them down badly. Chasing 296 runs was always going to be tough, but losing all 10 wickets for just 111 showed poor shot selection and lack of patience.
What’s Next
This win helps FATA move up in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy points table. They will look to continue this winning form in their next matches. FATA’s bowling attack, led by Shahid Aziz, looks very strong and will trouble other teams.
KR Blues need to work on their batting, especially against spin bowling. They will want to bounce back quickly in their next match. Their bowler Mohammad Asghar is in good form and will be key to any comeback.
Both teams will continue their campaign in the round-robin format as the tournament progresses through its nine rounds before the final scheduled for late November.