Dadu cricket team
Dadu was a
Background
Dadu finished second to
First-class matches
Dadu lost their first four matches then drew their fifth, finishing last in their group. In their first match, against
National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup
Dadu also took part in the national 50-over List A competition in 2002–03, winning one match and losing four, and finishing last in their six-team group. Abid Baloch captained the team. Shahid Qambrani was again the leading scorer, and also hit the team's only century, 112 not out off 108 balls, in the victory over Lahore Blues.[4]
Current status
Dadu were one of six regional teams that were absorbed by stronger teams for the 2003–04 season. They merged with the neighbouring Hyderabad team.[5]
Since Dadu lost first-class status they have continued to compete in the annual sub-first-class Inter-District Senior Tournament against other teams from the Hyderabad and Larkana regions.[6]
Grounds
Dadu did not play any home games in 2002–03. They now play at the District Cricket Ground, Dadu.
Notable players
References
- ^ Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (Grade II) 2001-02 batting averages
- ^ Wisden 2004, p. 1395.
- ^ Public Works Department v Dadu 2002-03
- ^ Dadu v Lahore Blues 2002-03
- ^ Wisden 2005, p. 1468.
- ^ "Other matches played by Dadu". Archived from the original on 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2017-09-09.