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PESHAWAR: Top-seeded Noor Zaman will clash against Waqas Mehboob in the Men final while in the Women’s final top-seeded Noor-ul-Huda of Pakistan will face Roshna Mehboob in the ongoing second COMBAXX Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Satellite Squash Championship being played here at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex on Friday.

In the first semi-final Noor Zaman (Pak) defeated Waqar Mehboob (Pak) 3-1 in a thrilling match that lasted for 26 minutes, the score was 6-11, 11-8, 11-4, and 11-6. Noor Zaman played well and did not give much chance to Waqar Mehboob to strike back after winning the first set at 6-11. Noor Zaman was down 6-11, staged a strong comeback, and won three consecutive sets by 11-8, 11-4, and 11-6.

In the second match, Waqas Mehboob recorded a straight-set victory against international Khushal Riaz of Pakistan in 25 minutes, the score was 11-6, 11-7, and 11-7.

In the women’s semi-finals, Noor Ul Huda (Pak) defeated Pakistan U19 Champion Komal Khan of (Pak) 3-1, the score was 11-6, 11-4, 9-11, 11-7 in 28 minutes. Noor ul Huda played well and despite tough resistance against Komal in the third set, she played an attacking game and marched into victory.

In the second semi-final, Rushna Mehboob beat Aiman Shahbaz (Pak) 3-1, the score was 11-5, 9-11, 11-7, and 11-8 in (27 mint). Rushan Mehboob lost the second set but overall she dominated the proceeding and marched into victory.

MEN’S SEMI-FINALS RESULTS

Noor Zaman (Pak) (3-1) Waqar Mehboob (Pak)

(6-11 11-8 11-4 11-6) (26 mint)

Waqas Mehbob (Pak) (3-0) Khushal Riaz (Pak)

(11-6 11-7 11-5) (25 mint)

WOMEN’S SEMI-FINALS RESULTS

Noor Ul Huda (Pak) (3-1) Komal Khan (Pak)

(11-6 11-4 9-11 11-7) (28 mint)

Rushna Mehboob (3-1) Aiman Shahbaz (Pak)

(11-5 9-11 11-7 11-8) (27 mint)