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Peshawar batted themselves into a winning position by increasing their overall lead to a substantial 397 on the second day of their Quaid Trophy Grade-I clash against defending champions Lahore Blues at Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar Wednesday.

According to details available here, Peshawar were 314 for nine in their second knock having resumed at one without loss.

After the drama of Tuesday when 20 wickets fell, the second day was dominated by Peshawar's batsmen. Opener Riffatullah led the way with 85 off 109 balls in 148 minutes.

Test reject Wajahatullah Wasti also weighed in with a solid 60 off 112 deliveries in a stay of two hours and 40 minutes.

Slow left-armer Mohammad Hussain captured six for 58 to follow his 12 wickets in the last game against Rest of NWFP.

© Dawn