ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan blind cricket team white-washed the Nepali blind cricket team on Friday by winning last of the three one-day matches by nine wickets here at Shalimar cricket ground.
A hat-trick by all rounder Yasir Andleeb and a sparkling half century by captain Arslan were the highlights of the match.
A target of 198 by Nepal, who batted first, was overhauled by the hosts in only 15.1 overs. The Pakistan captain remained not out with 79 runs and Munawwar scored 60 runs.
Earlier the Nepal team was all out on 198 and Ram Parshad remained the top scorer with 51 runs followed by Carton who scored 37.
For Pakistan, Yasir claimed three wickets. It is worth mentioning that Pakistan won all the three one-days and two twenty-20 matches.
Minister for Information Qamar Zaman Kaira was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony. Managing Director Zummurd Khan and SPP Islamabad Police Moeen Masood and Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council Syed Sultan Shah and General Secretary Bilal Satti were also present on the occasion.
Zummurd Khan said that Pakistan’s Baitul Maal would sponsor a series of blind cricket every year and would present a gold medal to the blind cricket team.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Sultan Shah said that blind cricket team has won two world cups and seven series out of eight. He also said that the team has 20 world records to its credit.
He said that despite all its achievements, the blind team has not been provided support like other sports. He said that Nepali team has proved that Pakistan is a peace loving nation and there is no security problem here, by coming to play here.
He also said that the South African blind cricket team would visit Pakistan next year.
The President of the Nepal blind cricket team Pawan Kumar said that Pakistan is a safe haven for all types of sports activities.
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