LAHORE, 23rd Jan 2024: The LRCA U13 Championship witnessed impressive performances as Lahore Shalimar and Lahore Lions secured victories in their respective matches here at two different venues. In a high-scoring encounter at Ittefaq LRCA Ground, Lahore Shalimar outplayed Lahore Eagles by 31 runs. Electing to bat first, Shalimar amassed a formidable total of 232/3 in 35 overs, led by Mohsin Ali’s splendid 77-run knock. Ali Raza Saif and M Ahyan struck 43 and 41* runs, respectively. M Ayan from the Eagles managed to claim a wicket. Chasing the target, the Eagles managed 201/3, with notable innings from Wasay Samar (50), Matti ur Rehman (43), and Faizan Rasool (41*). Shalimar’s bowlers M Bilal and Ali Haris each took a wicket. Mohsin Ali was named player of the match. Meanwhile, at LCCA Ground, Lahore Lions edged Lahore Thunders by 4 wickets. Thunders, batting first, were restricted to 133 all out in 29 overs, with Shahzeb Shah Din top-scoring with an unbeaten 36. Lions’ bowlers Falak Sher (3/16), Nofel Aman (3/30), and Muhammad Raza (2/34) bowled well. In the chase, the Lions reached the target in 31 overs for the loss of four wickets, thanks to Muhammad Alyan’s 47 and M Shahbaz Ali’s 42. M Yamin Khan of Thunders picked up 2/33. Falak Sher and M Alyan were named joint players of the match.
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