Faheem puts Central Punjab in control on Day 1.

KARACHI -- A fivewicket haul by Faheem Ashraf and an unbeaten 57- run stand between Salman Butt and Azhar Ali put Central Punjab in a commanding position on day one of the final of the firstclass Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament against Northern here at National Stadium on Friday. Faheem, the Central Punjab bowling all-rounder, returned five for 54 - his sixth five-fer at this level - as Northern were bowled out for 254 in 61 overs after electing to bat. He, along with Aizaz Cheema (two for 56), sparked an early collapse which saw the batting side getting reduced to five for 69 before a gutsy 116 by Faizan Riaz rescued Northern. Faizan, who now moves to fifth spot in the highest run-getters' chart after scoring his third century of the tournament, smashed 14 fours in his 133-ball knock and...

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