Exhibition match at Gwadar dedicated to Ali Sadpara

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Gwadar Cricket Stadium hosted an exhibition match for the first time on Friday, with the Gwadar Dolphins taking on Showbiz Sharks.

The match was dedicated to Pakistan's Ali Sadpara, mountaineer, who was declared dead yesterday.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Sayed Zulfi Bukhari,  lead the Gwadar Dolphins, while Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive, Wasim Khan, was the captain of Showbiz Sharks.

The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Christian Turner presided over the toss, which was won by Bukhari who decided to bowl first.

Speaking on this occasion, Turner said that he is hopeful of England playing an international game in Gwadar in future.

“I am hopeful that one day we will see England playing here in Gwadar Cricket Stadium. Obviously there is a way to go for it and England touring Pakistan later in the year is a step in the right direction,” said Turner.

 

An honour to preside over coin toss at inaugural #CricketAtGwadar match at beautiful Gwadar stadium. @sayedzbukhari Gwadar Dolphins choses to bowl against Showbiz Sharks. pic.twitter.com/NBpfNPpYPc

— Christian Turner (@CTurnerFCDO) February 19, 2021

 

Showbiz Sharks, who boasted of celebrities like Ali Zafar, Aijaz Aslam, Fakhre Alam, Shehzad Roy and Faisal Qureshi, scored 176-9 in their allotted 25 overs.

The aforementioned total proved to be enough as the Dolphins kept losing wickets at regular intervals, ultimately falling short of the target by 12 runs.

Dua for #AliSadpara at Gwadar Cricket Stadium #CricketAtGwadar pic.twitter.com/r8tY6yFVO0

— Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD 🇵🇰 (@mophrd) February 19, 2021

Congratulations Showbiz Sharks for their victory in #CricketAtGwadar - a match played in honour of 🇵🇰 hero #AliSadpara pic.twitter.com/Os8ZFVaOud

— Christian Turner (@CTurnerFCDO) February 19, 2021

The FirsT Ever Cricket Match Being Held At Gwadar Cricket Stadium,
The Match Was Dedicated To Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Also Hoping One Day There Will Be Int'l Cricket As Well 🌚♥️#CricketAtGwadar | #Cricket pic.twitter.com/0jzhrzBn1a

— M S C 🌹 (@_friendlycheema) February 19, 2021

The picturesque Gwadar Cricket Stadium reminds Wasim Khan of Cape Town’s cricket stadium. pic.twitter.com/3XlMOqGnqZ

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) February 19, 2021

Petition to organize a match of #QuettaGladiators at Gwadar Stadium during this #PSL6#CricketAtGwadar#PSL2021

— AniE (@ibe_anie) February 19, 2021

Whatever the hype was about the Gwadar stadium.... its all CORRECT.
Its a stunning facility.
Few things to be added & it will be ready to host any level of cricket. Having a great time here. #Gwadar #CricketAtGwadar #Pakistan #beautiful #Cricket pic.twitter.com/Crb5XGXSJa

— Taha Sadaqat (@TahaSadaqat) February 19, 2021