FATA overcome Quetta by three wickets in National U19 Championship

LAHORE, Oct 7, 2026: FATA secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Quetta on the second day of the fourth round of the National U19 Championship 2026-27, while four centuries were scored across the competition on Wednesday.
Mohammad Abbas Afridi struck a crucial half-century as FATA chased down a target of 162 to reach 166 for seven in 42.2 overs at Faraz Ground, completing a three-wicket win.
Quetta, who had scored 234 in their first innings, were dismissed for just 82 in their second innings, with Mohammad Maaz Khan claiming four for 20.
The day also witnessed centuries from Mamoon Ur Rasheed, Mohammad Abdul Qadeer, Mohammad Shoaib and Obaid Ur Rehman.
Mamoon scored 106 for Abbottabad, while Abdul Qadeer converted his overnight 80 not out into a well-made 116 for Sialkot. Mohammad Shoaib, who resumed on 95 not out, completed his century with 105 for Rawalpindi, while Obaid Ur Rehman smashed 148 for Sialkot Blues.
Among the bowlers, Zeeshan Ahmad returned impressive figures of six for 76, Aftab Liaqat took five for 27, Abdul Rauf claimed six for 17, while Niqab Shafiq finished with five for 88.
At the HPC Faisalabad, Sialkot resumed their first innings at 140 for five and were bowled out for 222, with Abdul Qadeer making 116. Zeeshan Ahmad was the pick of the Abbottabad bowlers with six for 76.
Abbottabad then reached 284 for six in their second innings, led by Mamoon Ur Rasheed’s 106 and Ubaid Ullah’s 61.
At the Saeed Ajmal Academy in Faisalabad, Rawalpindi were dismissed for 357, with Kamran Khan scoring 158 and Mohammad Shoaib 105. AJK replied with 155 for eight and reached 48 for one in their second innings.
In Group D, Peshawar Blues posted 296 for nine against Hyderabad, with Haroon Rasheed scoring 69 and Awais Afridi 64.
Sialkot Blues produced a strong response against Karachi Blues after being dismissed for just 47 in their first innings. Following on, they scored 298, powered by Obaid Ur Rehman’s 148 and Shahid Afzaal’s 80.
No play was possible between Peshawar Whites and Lahore Blues at Mir Awais Cricket Ground, Peshawar due to rain.
Scores in Brief
Group A
Abbottabad: 161 all out & 284-6
(Mamoon Ur Rasheed 106, Ubaid Ullah 61)
Sialkot: 222 all out
(Mohammad Abdul Qadeer 116; Zeeshan Ahmad 6-76)
Rawalpindi: 357 all out
(Kamran Khan 158, Mohammad Shoaib 105)
AJK: 155-8 & 48-1
Group B
Bahawalpur: 121 all out
Karachi Whites: 48 all out & 24-2
Peshawar Whites v Lahore Blues: No play due to rain
Group C
FATA beat Quetta by three wickets
Quetta: 234 all out & 82 all out
(Hikmatullah 104; Mohammad Maaz Khan 4-20)
FATA: 155 all out & 166-7
(Mohammad Abbas Afridi 50)
Lahore Whites: 311 all out
Multan: 26-2
Group D
Peshawar Blues: 296-9
Hyderabad: 293 all out & 52-5
Karachi Blues: 313 all out & 3-0
Sialkot Blues: 47 all out & 298 all out
(Obaid Ur Rehman 148; Abdul Rauf 6-17, Niqab Shafiq 5-88)
Source: PCB