Islamabad Region secured a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Multan Region on the third day of the sixth round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar on Friday. This was Islamabad’s first win in the tournament. After posting 333 in their first innings, Islamabad bowled out Multan for just 170 and enforced the follow-on. Multan could only manage 172 in their second innings, leaving Islamabad with a tiny target of 10 runs, which they chased in less than an over.
Sources: Pakistan Observer, Associated Press of Pakistan
Scorecard
| Team | First Innings | Second Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad Region | 333 (89.4 overs) | 10/0 (0.5 overs) | Won by 10 wickets |
| Multan Region | 170 (44.3 overs) | 172 (57.5 overs) | Lost |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohail Nazir | Islamabad | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 71 runs (122 balls, 10 fours, 1 six) |
| Hunain Shah | Islamabad | Bowler | 6 wickets for 81 runs, 51 runs with the bat |
| Shayan Sheikh | Islamabad | Bowler | 4 wickets for 56 runs in second innings |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Multan | Batter | 51 runs in first innings |
| Ali Usman | Multan | All-rounder | 4 wickets, 46 runs in second innings |
Key Moments
- Rohail Nazir was Islamabad’s top scorer with 71 off 122 balls, including 10 fours and one six in the first innings
- Hunain Shah, who came in to bat at number 10, scored a 60-ball 51 including five fours and two sixes
- Islamabad gained a huge 163-run first-innings lead after dismissing Multan for 170
- Islamabad’s bowlers, led by Shayan Sheikh (4-56) and Hunain Shah (3-25), bowled Multan out for 172 in their second innings after they were enforced to follow-on
- Islamabad comfortably achieved the 10-run target in the first over
- Hunain Shah, who claimed match figures of six for 81 and scored 51 runs in the first innings, was named player of the match
Match Analysis
Islamabad Region’s first victory in the tournament came through a complete team effort. After winning the toss, they built a solid total of 333 thanks to captain Rohail Nazir’s composed 71 and a valuable late-order contribution from Hunain Shah. The bowling attack then delivered brilliantly, with Naqeebullah and Hunain picking up three wickets each in the first innings to dismiss Multan for just 170.
The follow-on decision proved spot-on as Islamabad’s bowlers maintained pressure in the second innings. Shayan Sheikh emerged as the star with four wickets, while Hunain added three more to finish with outstanding match figures. Multan’s batting struggled throughout, with only Imam-ul-Haq showing resistance in the first innings and Ali Usman fighting in the second.
The tiny chase was completed without any trouble as Islamabad celebrated their breakthrough win in style.
What’s Next?
Islamabad Region will look to build on this momentum as they continue their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy campaign. Their next match is scheduled for November 11 against Faisalabad Region at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Meanwhile, Multan Region will need to regroup quickly and address their batting weaknesses before their next fixture against Sialkot Region on November 11 at Marghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad.
The tournament follows a round-robin format with 10 teams, and the top two sides will qualify for the final scheduled from November 29 to December 3, 2025.