As the three months long tournament concluded today, take a look at the top performers from the event:

Northern’s Mohammad Huraira, who made his First-Class debut this year, was declared best batter of the tournament. The right-handed batter scored 986 runs in this season.

Another Northern’s player Mubasir Khan with his brilliant all-round performance bagged player of the tournament award.

Southern Punjab’s left-arm-spinner Ali Usman was adjudged best bowler of the tournament for his 43 wickets in the tournament.

Rohail Nazir, Northern’s wicket-keeper, was named as the best wicket keeper of the tournament.

The winning captain, Iftikhar Ahmed pocketed player of the final for his impactful all-round performance.

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Set to chase 384 runs in the final match, Northern were bowled out for 214 thanks to Sajid Khan who once again proved his mettle by taking five wickets for 33 runs.

Mohammad Huraira provided a good start, continuing his magnificent form by scoring 57 runs but Northern fell apart in front of KPK’s strong bowling line up. Huraira fell just 14 runs short to 100 runs in this year’s First-Class tournament but managed to surpass Sahibzada Farhan as highest run-scorer with 986 runs.

Umer Amir (33) and Faizan Riaz (49) resisted to chase the target after a quick start provided to Northern by their openers.

But, Sajid and his companions were on song to take wickets. Iftikhar Ahmed and Waseem Jr took two wickets each while Imran Khan Sr managed one for KPK.

Earlier on Day 5, Rehan Afridi scored 79 runs to help KPK set Northern to chase 384 runs.

Resuming the last day with a lead of 270 runs, KPK lost well set Iftikhar Ahmed after he and Afridi could only add four runs.

But, Rehan stood firm and partnered with Sajid Khan to score 58 runs. Rehan smashed 79 runs off 110 balls laced with eight boundaries and a six. Sajid made 39 off 48 balls including two boundaries and as many sixes.

Earlier, Fakhar Zaman scored 50 runs to provide a quick start to KPK.

For Northern, Mohammad Nawaz bagged four wickets, Mohammad Musa took three wickets, Kashif Ali picked up two wickets and Mubasir Khan managed a wicket.

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Despite Fakhar Zaman’s quick half-century (50 off 53 balls), KPK found themselves struggling at 103/5 in the second innings, before Afridi and Ahmed stabilized the innings. Afridi kept the scoreboard moving while Ahmed played defensively.

Afridi (42*) and Ahmed (24*) will now resume the proceedings for KPK at 152/5 on day five.

For Northern, Muhammad Musa picked two wickets, while Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Kashif Ali shared one wicket apiece.

Earlier, Mohammad Wasim and Sajid Khan, fired with the ball for KPK; each taking four wickets. The duo’s heroics resulted in Northern bowling out for 256 in the first inning; handing 118-runs lead to KPK. Sameen Gul, on the other hand, also contributed with his two scalps.

Resuming Day 4 at 184-3 after Day 3 was washed out, Northern’s Sarmad Bhatti and Faizan Riaz came out on a pretty sunny day. The duo could manage to add 36 runs before Sarmad went out off Gul after scoring his 11th First-Class fifty. Bhatti remained the top-scorer for his side, in the first innings.

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Northern’s openers showed fightback after KPK finished their first innings at 375. The side ended the second day of the final at 184/3.

In the pink-ball final of the premium tournament, Northern openers – Mohammad Huraira and Haider Ali batted superbly; recording a magnificent century partnership for the first wicket. The pair added exactly 100 runs before Huraira dismissed soon after scoring an important half-century. He scored 51, including seven boundaries and a six.

Haider, however, looked in more control. The batter played some lovely shots in his inning of 81; smacking 14 boundaries. Following Haider’s dismissal Umer Amin joined Sarmad Bhatti on the crease. But, Amin’s stay on the crease was a brief one. He managed to score just four.

Sarmad Bhatti is looking solid with his unbeaten 39, including three boundaries. He along with Faizan Riaz (1*) will now resume the innings for Northern at 184/3 on the third day.

For KPK, Sajid Khan bagged two wickets, while Sameen Gull took one wicket.

Earlier, KPK resuming at an overnight score of 252/5, lost an early wicket as Rehan Afridi departed after scoring 31. Rehan Afridi, on the other hand, batted sensibly and scored a terrific half-century. He scored 68 off 104 balls, laced with six boundaries and a maximum.

With a significant contributions from the tail, KPK managed to post a decent total of 375 in the first innings.

For Northern, Mubasir Khan starred; picking up four wickets, while Waqas Ahmed took three wickets. Mohammad Nawaz managed to take two wickets. Whereas, Kashif Ali struck out a batter.

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The expulsion of the finalists, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern, burst the bio-secure bubble, as the players of both teams had to leave the hotel with all their stuff.

The hotel management claimed that the booking of the teams ended on December 22. Whereas, no official statement made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as of yet.

The players left stranded for a while until the PCB booked another hotel for the teams. Chairman PCB, Ramiz Raja said that he is monitoring the incident himself.

The final of QEAT 2021-22 is scheduled from December 25 to December 29 here at National Stadium.

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In the match played at State Bank Sports Complex Karachi, Northern was six overs short in the allotted time.

Under Section 2.22 of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Code of Conduct, all the players involved in Northern’s playing XI fined 72,000 PKR.

Northern captain Noman Ali accepted the decision of match referee Nadeem Arshad regarding the fine.

Northern, in the following match, thrashed Balochistan by an innings and 170 runs; advancing into the final of the tournament. Earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also made its way to the final, defeating Central Punjab by 244 runs.

The two sides will lock horns in the final from December 25th till 29th December.

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On last day’s play, KPK bowlers made the most of an opportunity to grab opponents’ batters prior to the target. Sameen Gul bagged three wickets for KPK whereas Imran Khan Sr, Sajid Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed shared two wickets each.

Set to chase 295 runs, CP’s batters lost their control after a good opening start provided by Abid Ali (61) and Rizwan Hussain (67). Abid left the field after complaining of chest pain. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Hussain Talat resisted a bit and scored 46 including seven boundaries but KPK bowlers got rid of batters after regular intervals.

In another match of last QEAT’s round, Sindh won the match by 48 runs against Southern Punjab (SP). Sindh remained unlucky for not being qualified for the finals despite remaining on top of the points table.

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Northern, resuming at an overnight score of 449/2, carried their momentum; adding another 91-run to the total before the skipper, Umer Amin departed after scoring a brilliant half-century. Amin scored 51 off 73 balls; including seven boundaries.

Northern’s previous day hero, Huraira, too, kept scoring runs, and, eventually, became the second-youngest Pakistani batter to score a triple century in FC cricket. He scored 311 off 343 deliveries, laced with 40 boundaries and four sixes.

With small contributions from down the order, the Northern posted a massive 621-runs total on the board; taking a huge lead of 316 runs against Balochistan.

Trailing by 316, Balochistan, started their second inning and struggled throughout the innings, none of their batters could go deep; resulting in Balochistan, bowling out for a skimpy 146; losing the match by an inning and 170 runs.

For Northern, Mubasir Khan took six wickets for just 43 runs, while Musa Khan claimed two. Ather Mahmood, on the other hand, bagged one wicket.

With this victory, the Northern have qualified for the final of the QEAT, while Balochistan remained at the bottom.

At NBP Sports Complex, Sindh is currently leading by 219-runs against Southern Punjab in the second innings; as the side scored 294/7 before stumps were called on day three.

Southern, resuming at an overnight score of 333/6, could only add 52 runs for the loss of their last four wickets, Ali Usman, batted valiantly; scoring an unbeaten 34, while the rest of his partners made little to no contribution with the bat. Southern, in the end, bundled out for 385.

For Sindh, Shahnawaz Dahani bagged three wickets, while Muhammad Asghar and Zahid Mehmood, each claimed two wickets. Whereas, Asad Shafique struck out a batter.

In response, Sindh had an average start to their second inning; losing their first wicket for just 23 runs, as Ahsan Ali departed after scoring 11. However, Khurram Manzoor, along with Saud Shakil, tried to anchor the innings; with the pair adding an 80-runs partnership before Manzoor was dismissed after scoring 59.

Saad Khan then joined Shakil, the pair appeared solid, and also had a decent partnership of 40-runs, but, Shakil fell short, after scoring 63, he faced 113 deliveries, and smashed seven boundaries. Saad, on the other hand, remained not-out for 63, will now resume the innings at 294/7 on the final day, alongside Zahid.

For Southern, Ali claimed three wickets, while Muhammad Ilyas, Salman Ali Agha, and Muhammad Junaid each shared one wicket apiece.

In another final round match, Central Punjab, chasing 495, against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), are looking solid as their opening pair added 123-runs without losing any wicket.

Earlier, KPK resumed at an overnight score of 89/0 in their second innings, could only add 10 runs for the loss of their first wicket, as Sahibzada Farhan, departed after scoring 45. The side ran into a brief collapse, slipping from 99/0 to 135/4, the top-scorer for the side in the second inning, Fakhar Zaman, too, departed; scoring 62.

Iftikhar Ahmed and Adil Amin, however, scored the fifties and kept the side out of any trouble. Iftikhar scored 61, while Adil scored 54. Both the batters remained unbeaten as KPK declared the innings at 249/4.

For Central, Bilawal Iqbal took three wickets, while Zafar Gohar claimed one.

Abid Ali (49*) and Rizwan Hussain (66*) will now resume the run-chase on the final day of the final round.

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Northern’s openers, resumed at an overnight score of 28-0, extended their partnership to a massive 365 before the centurion, Sarmad Bhatti departed after scoring an astonishing 135; facing 243 balls, the batter smashed 16 boundaries and two sixes.

Star of the day for Northern, Huraira, on the other hand, was even more handy, as the batter went onto smash his maiden First-class double century, he remained not-out on 243; facing a mammoth 265 balls, and smashed 30 boundaries and four sixes.

Following the heroic innings from the duo, Northern ended the second day of their final round fixture at 449/2; leading with 144 runs. Huraira (243*) and Umer Amin (17*) will resume the proceedings for the side on third day.

For Balochistan, Najeeb Ullah Achakzai and Akif Javed, each struck out a batter.

In another tenth round match, Southern Punjab (SP) are leading by 23 runs against Sindh; scoring 333/6 in response to Sindh’s 310 in the first innings. Zeeshan Ashraf of SP, scored a terrific century on the penultimate day to put the SP on to the driving seat.

Earlier in the day, Sindh resumed at an overnight score of 275/5, could not add much to their total; losing their last five wickets for just 35 runs. Returning to the side, Sarfaraz Ahmed top-scored for the Sindh on the penultimate; remaining not-out on 34. The batting tail made little to none contribution, and Sindh, in the end, bowled out for 310.

In response, SP openers, Tayyab Tahir (69) and Umer Siddique (30) provided a solid start to the team before Zeeshan scored an outstanding 108; facing 100 balls, he smashed 11 boundaries and six maximums.

Later, Yousuf Babar and Azam Khan, chipped in with valuable 64 and 48 runs, respectively; keeping their side on top.

Ali Usman (5*) and Muhammad Junaid (2*) will now resume the proceedings for SP at 333/6 on the third day.

For Sindh, Muhammad Asghar and Zahid Mahmood, each took two wickets, whereas, Shahnawaz Dahani and Asad Shafique shared one wicket apiece.

At UBL Sports Complex, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) are in strong position against Central Punjab (CP); having a gigantic lead of 334 runs, in the second innings.

Earlier, KPK, resumed at an overnight score of 305/7, added a valuable 50-runs for the loss of three wickets; posting a commendable 355 on the board. Sajid Khan converted his overnight (48*) into a half-centrury; scoring 51 off 53 balls.

For CP, Faheem Ashraf and Muhammad Ali took three wicket each. Hussain Talat and Bilawal Iqbal, on the other hand, each struck out a batter.

In response, KPK bowlers trapped the CP batting line-up completely, with none of their batters could go big, and the CP, eventually, bundled out for a skimpy 110; handing 195 runs lead to their opposition.

For KPK, Imran Khan (Snr.) and Sameen Gull each took three wickets, whereas, Sajid claimed a wicket.

In their second innings, KPK, again started brilliantly, ending the second day at 89/0, as Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan batted brilliantly, Fakhar remained not-out on 48, while Farhan scored an unbeaten 40. The pair will now resume the proceedings for KPK on the third day.

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Sindh’s Abrar Ahmed, dismissed the centurion, Ali, when his side were needing 12 runs to seal the victory.

Chasing 307, Central, resuming their innings at 55/5, were off to a solid start. The left-handed batters, Rizwan Hussain and Faheem Ashraf, added a hard fought 57 runs before Faheem perished on 34.

Rizwan, then, partnered strongly with Ali, the pair added a valuable 60-runs into their team’s total, but, Rizwan perished; scoring 85 off 120 balls. The batter fell short to Mir Hamza’s bouncer; handing an easy catch to the keeper. Central, lost their seventh wicket for 172.

Ahmed Safi Abdullah, then, joined the party; hitting a quick 29, before falling victim to Abrar’s brilliant delivery.

Central’s batting tail, could not do much in their defenses and made little to none contribution, but, Shan, on the other hand, sailing the ball all over the ground and reached his valiant century.

Shan’s heroics pulled Central very much into the game, and the side only needed just 12 runs to seal a thrilling victory, but, Abrar, trapped Shan in legs to hand his side, a cherishing victory.

For Sindh, Sohail bagged four wickets, while Abrar picked three wickets.

With this victory, Sindh have consolidated their third position on the points table, while Central are at fourth. Northern, on the other hand, are leading the chart.

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