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A sparkling knock of 165 by opener Ali Hussain enabled Sui Gas take a first innings 137-run lead against Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on second day of their Patron'sTrophy Grade-II match at the LCCA Ground on Saturday.

Replying to PAF's total of 197, Sui Gas piled up 334 for six in the stipulated 80 overs, after resuming at the overnight score of 59 without loss.

By stumps, PAF in their second innings were 104 for two in 39 overs with Zahid Zia (21) and Imran Nazir (26) at the crease. Off-spinner Raza Khan took two for 32.

Ali Hussain's brilliant 225-ball knock was adorned with 24 fours.He batted for 249 minutes. The opening stand between Ali and Kashif Nizami (39) realized 131 in 135 minutes. Fareed Butt (69, seven fours) then helped Ali Hussain put on 138 for the second wicket in 113 minutes.

© Dawn