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Career Milestones Achieved on Day 2 of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26

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Mohammad Hasnain, the Sialkot pacer, and Faham-ul-Haq, the opening batter from Faisalabad, stole the spotlight on the second day of the fifth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26. Hasnain achieved a major career milestone by taking his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, while Faham-ul-Haq played a brilliant, composed knock of 137 not out, registering his maiden first-class century.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mohammad Hasnain, the Sialkot pacer, achieved his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, taking 5-22, as Abbottabad crumbled for 92 in 34.5 overs, conceding a 293-run first-innings deficit.
  • Faham-ul-Haq, the opening batter from Faisalabad, played a brilliant, composed knock of 137 not out off 264 balls, registering his maiden first-class century, and guiding Faisalabad to 309-7 in 94 overs.
  • The first-innings deficit of 293 runs was enforced after Sialkot bowled out Abbottabad for 92 in 34.5 overs, with Shahnawaz Dahani (5-86) and Israr Hussain (4-117) taking seven wickets in total.
  • Islamabad consolidated their dominance, dismissing FATA for 213-7, with pacers Hunain Shah (4-69) and Musa Khan (2-44) sharing six wickets, after being bowled out for 432.
  • Karachi Blues held the upper hand against Bahawalpur, setting a target of 213 after bowling them out for 115, with Saqib Khan (4-42) and Muhammad Umar (3-34) starring with the ball.
  • Multan clawed back against Lahore Whites, ending the day at 122-3, holding a slim three-run lead, after Qasim Akram (61) and Aamir Jamal (45) lifted Lahore Whites to 283, gaining a 119-run first-innings lead.

Statistics:

  • Mohammad Hasnain took 5-22, his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, as Abbottabad crumbled for 92 in 34.5 overs.
  • Faham-ul-Haq scored 137 not out off 264 balls, his maiden first-class century, to guide Faisalabad to 309-7 in 94 overs.
  • Shahnawaz Dahani took 5-86, while Israr Hussain took 4-117, to help Abbottabad bowl out Sialkot for 385.
  • Hunain Shah took 4-69, while Musa Khan took 2-44, to dismiss FATA for 213-7.
  • Saqib Khan took 4-42, while Muhammad Umar took 3-34, to bowl out Bahawalpur for 115.
  • Qasim Akram scored 61, while Aamir Jamal scored 45, to lift Lahore Whites to 283, gaining a 119-run first-innings lead.

Sources:

  • "Hasnain shines with 5-22 as Faham anchors Faisalabad with unbeaten 137" by CricketArchive.

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