Sialkot and Peshawar were led by magnificent hundreds, while Islamabad had a massive partnership to end the day:
Sialkot Dominates: Opener Azan Awais (123) smashed his eighth first-class century, partnering with Abdullah Shafique (62) for a crucial 116-run stand. Their efforts propelled Sialkot to a strong 322/4 against Abbottabad, with Mohsin Riaz (48*) and Afzaal Manzoor (37*) finishing the day unbeaten.

By PakPassion Staff (October 30, 2025)
Iftikhar Rescues Peshawar: Following a top-order collapse that left Peshawar reeling at 29/4 against Faisalabad, Test pacer Khurram Shahzad struck twice. However, captain Iftikhar Ahmed counterattacked with his 16th first-class century, scoring a commanding 131. He and Mohammad Haris (88) engineered a monumental 199-run fifth-wicket partnership, lifting the team to a competitive 320 all out.
Islamabad Takes Control: An unbroken 215-run stand between Sarmad Bhatti (107*) and skipper Rohail Nazir (96*) put Islamabad firmly in control against FATA. Bhatti registered his 12th first-class ton—his third of the tournament—helping the side finish day one on a dominant 326/4.

Bowling Brilliance: Two Five-Fors
Two fast bowlers made immediate impacts by tearing through the opposition lineups:
Abbas's Double: Lahore Whites' Mohammad Abbas continued his superb form, claiming his 51st first-class five-for with figures of 5/32. This relentless effort bundled out Multan for a mere 164. Multan was saved from total embarrassment only by a fighting 56-run stand between Arafat Minhas (45) and Bismillah Khan (32). In reply, Lahore reached 121/4, led by Ali Zaryab's 51*.
Azab's Five-Wicket Haul: Bahawalpur's Mohammad Azab was the key performer in his side's match against Karachi Blues, securing his fifth first-class five-for (5/70). Karachi Blues, after a strong 125-run second-wicket partnership between Saad Baig (73) and Omair Bin Yousuf (70), collapsed from 130/1 to 217 all out. However, Bahawalpur's reply was disastrous, closing the day on 55/5, still trailing by 162 runs