Escribir Academy CC displayed a dominant chase, overcoming Quick Start’s strong total to secure a convincing victory by 7 wickets with 26 balls remaining.
Batting first, Quick Start posted a competitive score of 180 for 5 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Syed Nawab, who smashed 61 off 32 balls with 5 sixes and 5 boundaries, setting a rapid early pace. Sabih Siddiqui contributed a valuable unbeaten 38, and Shoaib Ahmed added 24, supporting the total. Despite a few quick wickets in the middle overs, the batting unit maintained a healthy run rate. Notably, Bilal Sahab stood out with the ball for Escribir Academy CC, picking up 2 wickets for 29 runs, and was well-supported by Fazal Malik, who took 2 for 25 in his 4 overs.
Chasing 181, Escribir Academy CC responded with explosive intent, reaching 181 for 3 in just 15.4 overs. M Anis Khan led the charge with a commanding 64 not out off 35 balls, smashing 12 boundaries. He was well partnered by Ubaid Khan, who also remained unbeaten on 45 from 26 deliveries. Muhamnad Nawaz gave the chase a flying start with 42 from just 18 balls, including 3 sixes and 4 fours. The top order’s aggression meant the required rate was never out of reach. Bowling for Quick Start, Arsalan Farooq managed 2 wickets, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain the boundaries and the brisk scoring rate.
The match was a showcase of power-hitting and clinical chasing, with Escribir Academy CC’s batters overwhelming the opposition to notch up a memorable win.