Punjab strike early on rain-curtailed day

Not much play was possible in either of the two matches in the Faysal Bank Pentangular Cup on Friday due to thundershowers in Lahore.

In the game between Baluchistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province at the Gaddafi Stadium, Baluchistan were put in and reduced to 114 for 4 in the 30 overs possible on the first day. They were going well, having reached 93 for 2, but seamer Nauman Habib got a couple of quick scalps, including Shoaib Khan junior for 41. Baluchistan currently lead the table, while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have lost the only game they have played.

Only 23 overs were bowled at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, and Punjab's seamers managed to make an impact, reducing Federal Areas to 64 for 3. Mohammad Khalil struck two early blows and then Aizaz Cheema chipped in with a third wicket. Federal Areas are second in the table, while Punjab are yet to pick up any points.

The weather forecast in Lahore tomorrow is sunny with a chance of rain.