Askari Bank posted an imposing total of 195 for 6 in their 20 overs, maintaining a brisk run rate throughout. The innings was built around a stellar partnership between Hashir Ansari and Nabeel Hanif. Hashir contributed a blazing 71 from 38 balls featuring 9 fours and 3 sixes, while Nabeel Hanif scored an unbeaten 52 off 31, anchoring the back end of the innings. Ahmed Hassan Khan also set the tone at the top with 41 from 24. Guru Group’s bowling attack was led by Khalid Bin Waheed, who picked up 2 wickets, but as a unit, they struggled to contain the flow of runs.
Guru Group’s chase was headlined by aggressive batting from Rao Sajid Ali, who fired 43 off 18 balls, and Muhammad Khan, who put up 70 off 39 with nine boundaries and four sixes. Despite their strong foundation, Guru Group lost wickets at regular intervals in the middle and death overs, stalling their momentum. Umar Sultan was instrumental for Askari Bank with a three-wicket haul, alongside support from Ahmed Hassan Khan and Sohail Ahmed Khan, who each chipped in with vital breakthroughs. Ultimately, Guru Group managed 184 for 9 in their 20 overs, falling 11 runs short.
Askari Bank’s all-round effort with both bat and ball proved decisive, sealing an 11-run victory after a high-scoring and fiercely contested match.