Ghulam Faruque Group set a competitive target after batting first. The foundation of their innings was laid by opener Idrees Rafiq, who played a blistering knock, scoring a quickfire 67 off just 31 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. He found a steady partner in Muhammad Haris, who remained not out with a vital 36 runs. Despite the early acceleration, the team lost wickets regularly towards the end, largely due to an outstanding performance by Daraz’s Yasir Kazmi, who dismantled the middle order to claim 4 wickets for 37 runs. Ghulam Faruque Group were eventually bowled out for 174 in 19.3 overs.
In response, Daraz mounted a valiant chase, anchored by two crucial innings. Opener Abeer Khan provided a strong start with 46 off 32 balls, but the bulk of the effort came from Shoaib Ali Naqvi, who scored a commanding 54 off 38 balls. Daraz remained in the contest thanks to these efforts, but key wickets fell at crucial times. The Ghulam Faruque Group bowling unit maintained pressure, with the pace duo of Abdul Haseeb and Muhammad Haris proving decisive. Both bowlers delivered match-winning spells, securing 3 wickets each and conceding just 26 runs in their respective quotas, ensuring that Daraz’s required run rate kept climbing in the death overs.
Ghulam Faruque Group won the match by 6 runs.