The third day of the IMC Over-40s T20 World Cup delivered high-octane cricket across three grounds of Karachi, with Pakistan extending their unbeaten run by defeating the United Arab Emirates by 117 runs at the National Bank Stadium.

The hosts dominated the contest from the start, posting an imposing 284 for 3, powered by a spectacular innings from Humayun Farhat, who smashed 153 off 55 balls with 18 fours and 10 sixes.

His explosive knock earned him the Player of the Match award. Vice-captain Fawad Alam continued his fine form by scoring his second consecutive half-century, contributing 71 from 34 balls, including six boundaries and four sixes.

UAE, while attempting to chase the towering target, were restricted to 167 for 7.

Hassan Raza offered resistance with a fighting 45, but the r

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