Rizwan Double Century Puts Peshawar in Command
A Rizwan double century on November 4, 2026, put Peshawar in a commanding position against Faisalabad Region in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Peshawar declared at 503-4, and Faisalabad reached 118-2 at stumps, trailing by 385 runs.
The match is the opening-round fixture of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2026-27 at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Day two belonged to the Peshawar captain.
Rizwan double century: how the innings unfolded
Peshawar resumed their first innings at 306-3 in 76 overs. They declared at 503-4 after 115.2 overs, with Rizwan leading the charge through an unbeaten 200 off 252 deliveries, featuring 35 fours and a six.
Najab Khan also made a significant contribution, scoring 133 off 226 balls, including 20 boundaries and a six. Young batter Mohammad Haris chipped in with 70 off 69 deliveries, striking nine fours and two sixes.
Day one had started badly for Peshawar. They lost opener Israr Ullah for seven in the fourth over with just 11 runs on the board, after being put in to bat. Nabi Gul then joined Maaz Sadaqat, who scored 29, and the pair added 48 runs for the second wicket. That stand ended in the 15th over when Mudassar Zunair dismissed Sadaqat.
Gul combined with Najab for a 68-run partnership for the third wicket before falling to Asad Raza in the 34th over on 48 off 93 deliveries.
With Peshawar reduced to 127-3, Rizwan joined Najab at the crease, and the pair took complete control of the innings. They put together a match-defining 179-run partnership for the fourth wicket, and both batters brought up their centuries during the stand.
For Faisalabad, Asad Raza and Mudassar Zunair claimed two wickets apiece.
Faisalabad reply and the state of the match
In reply, Faisalabad reached 118-2 in 35.2 overs at stumps. Asim Ali Nasir remained unbeaten on 35 off 49 deliveries, including five boundaries, while Atiq ur Rehman contributed 24 off 33 balls, hitting four fours.
Earlier, openers Faham ul Haq and Sameer Saqib provided a steady start before departing for 31 and 25 respectively. Faham struck five boundaries in his 57-ball innings, while Sameer hit four fours in 74 deliveries.
Faisalabad still trail by 385 runs, so day three will test whether their middle order can bat long enough to avoid the follow-on. Peshawar, by contrast, can attack with a large lead behind them.
Other matches in the opening round
In the next match, defending champions Karachi Region Blues hold a slender 39-run first-innings lead over Sialkot Region after day two at the National Cricket Ground, courtesy of Ghazi Ghori’s 88 off 124 deliveries. Karachi Blues were bowled out for 280 in 75.4 overs in reply to Sialkot’s 241.
Rameez Aziz narrowly missed out on a half-century, scoring 49 off 79 balls, while Abdul Basit contributed 37 off 78 deliveries, including four fours and a six. Danish Aziz also made 31 off 59 balls. Athar Mehmood spearheaded Sialkot’s bowling attack with three wickets for 72 runs in 18 overs.
In their second innings, Sialkot reached 13 without loss, trailing by 26 runs. Mohammad Hurraira had earlier top-scored with 117 off 143 deliveries.
At the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad, FATA Region hold a commanding advantage over Lahore Region Whites, courtesy of Fawad Arshad’s 115 off 190 deliveries in their total of 362.
In reply, Lahore Region Whites were bowled out for 234 in 49.2 overs, falling 128 runs short despite half-centuries from captain Aamer Jamal (74 off 63) and Ali Zaryab Asif (51 off 76). FATA resumed their second innings and finished day two at 22-1 in eight overs, extending their overall lead to 150 runs.
At the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Imran Rafiq (93 not out) and Sharoon Siraj (82) put Multan in a commanding position against Islamabad Region. Multan ended day two at 249-7, after dismissing Islamabad for 215.
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Geo Super reported the day-two score on November 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many runs did Rizwan score?
Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 200 off 252 deliveries, with 35 fours and a six.
What was Peshawar’s total against Faisalabad?
Peshawar declared at 503-4 after 115.2 overs, after resuming day two at 306-3.
Who else scored for Peshawar?
Najab Khan scored 133 off 226 balls, and Mohammad Haris scored 70 off 69 deliveries.
What is Faisalabad’s position in the match?
Faisalabad reached 118-2 at stumps on day two, trailing Peshawar by 385 runs.
Where is the match being played?
The match is being played at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium in the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2026-27.
