Hove (SNP Report): The three-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and the Professional County Club Select XI ended in a draw at the First Central County Ground, Hove, after rain curtailed play on the final day.
At the time of the early stoppage, Pakistan Shaheens had reached 50/4 in 11.5 overs in their second innings. Azan Awais (5)* and Mubasir Khan (4)* remained unbeaten. Earlier, Shahzad Hussain (6), Mohammad Suleman (13), Umair Bin Yousuf (3), and Haider Ali (17) were dismissed. Mitchell Stanley was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 30 runs.
In their first innings, the host side resumed from an overnight score of 288/4 and declared at 351/7, gaining a lead of 108 runs.
Captain Luke Bencinstan delivered a magnificent knock of 197 runs, laced with 32 fours and 2 sixes, forming a crucial 194-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Ben May, who scored 67 runs with 8 fours and a six.
For Pakistan Shaheens, Mir Hamza claimed 3 wickets for 39 runs, while Mushtaq Ahmed and Mehran Mumtaz took 2 wickets each.
The Shaheens will now play their second three-day match of the tour from August 3 in Canterbury, against South Asian Cricket Academy and Young MCC Cricketers.
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