Sonija Soldiers batted first & The opening pair of Zubair Haji and Muhammad Noor got off to a strong start, with Zubair contributing 21 off 15 deliveries and Muhammad Noor delivering an impressive 61 off 47 balls. Their partnership laid a solid foundation for the team’s innings. Muhammad Shoaib’s composed 17 off 17 and Liaquat Ali’s brisk 23 off 13 further propelled Sonija Soldiers’ innings. However, the highlight of the innings was Muhammad Tehseen Khatri’s unbeaten 37 off 24, which helped Sonija Soldiers reach a formidable total of 190/3.
As Shafaq Risers took on the challenge of chasing down the target, their openers Asad and M. Imran contributed 25 off 28 and 15 off 11 respectively. Sheikh Usman’s 16 off 21 added some resistance, but the rest of the batting lineup faced a tough challenge against the disciplined bowling of Sonija Soldiers. Muhammad Noor and Haseeb showcased their bowling prowess by picking up 2 wickets each, while Ahmed Ghazali, Laraib Kh, Ilyas Muneem, Zubair Haji, and Bilal Ng collectively shared the responsibility of taking wickets. Shafaq Risers eventually succumbed to the pressure and were bowled out for 115 runs in 19.5 overs.
Sonija Soldiers Won By 75 Runs