Pakistan Railways cricket team
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Pakistan Railways cricket team were a Pakistani first-class cricket side who played in the Patron's Trophy and Quaid-i-Azam Trophy. They were based in the city of Lahore and sponsored by Pakistan Railways.
In December 1964 Railways set a new first-class cricket record for the greatest winning margin in a match. Batting first they made 6 for 910 declared and then bowled their opponent Dera Ismail Khan out for 32 and 27 to win by an innings and 851 runs.[1].
The team's most successful season came in 1973-74 when they took out both trophies in a side captained by Arif Butt. Other Pakistani internationals in the side included Saleem Pervez, Mohammad Nazir.
[edit] Honours
- Patrons Trophy(2)
- 1960-61
- 1973-74
- Quaid-i-Azam Trophy(2)
- 1972-73
- 1973-74
[edit] External links
| Pakistani First-class cricket teams |
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Departments: Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan | Allied Bank Limited | Habib Bank Limited | National Bank of Pakistan | Pakistan Automobiles Corporation | Pakistan International Airlines | Pakistan Railways | United Bank Limited |
