Awais, Bismillah fifties see Balochistan to a 27-run win over Central Punjab.

FAISALABAD -- Half centuries by Awais Zia and Bismillah Khan helped Balochistan secure a comfortable win by 27 runs over Central Punjab in the seventh match of the ongoing National T20 Cup at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium. The pair crafted a 61- run partnership for second-wicket which set the tone for Balochistan to score 164 for eight in 20 overs after they were asked to bat. Awais scored 56 off 43 with four fours and two sixes and Bismillah registered a 23-ball 51. These were both batsmen's back-to-back fifties in two matches.

For Central Punjab, Faheem Ashraf was the pick of the bowlers with three for 33 in four overs. The chase got off to a solid start with Ahmed Shehzad, who stretched his batting form into this match, and captain Babar Azam putting up a 59-run first-wicket stand in the first six overs...