National T20 Cup: Balochistan triumph over Sindh in thriller

Balochistan registered a narrow two-run win against Sindh in the third game of the National T20 Cup in Multan.

Sarfaraz Ahmed's side, chasing 181-run target, finished at 178-9 in their given 20 overs.

Asad Shafiq was the top scorer for the side as he made 32 from 25 deliveries after hitting four boundaries.

Amad Butt was the pick of the bowlers for Balochistan as he returned with figures of 3-39 in four overs at an economy rate of 9.75.

Earlier, Bismillah Khan scored a responsible half-century as Balochistan scored 180-8 with Bismillah Khan scoring 58 off 42 deliveries with four boundaries and three sixes to his name.

In the second game of the day, defending champions Northern will play Southern Punjab at the same venue.

On the opening day of the tournament, defending champions Northern registered a thumping 79-run win over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa whereas Central Punjab emerged victorious in the second match against Southern Punjab by seven wickets.