Starwood Properties v A&I Properties
ACM Gold T20 Night League
Starwood Properties batted first and were off to a rocky start, losing their top 3 batsmen for just 9 runs. The team struggled throughout the innings, losing wickets in quick succession throughout the innings, unable to gain stability at any stage. Qamar Ibrahim was the only notable batsmen from their side, scoring a valuable 38 runs to try and pull his team back in the game. He was alone in his endeavors as the rest of his squad threw away with their wickets, including 3 ducks to finish things off. A&I Properties bowlers were in-form and on fire with Navaid Ahmed and Hassan Shahab leading the attack, picking up a combined 8 wickets to handicap the opposition. Starwood Properties were bowled out for 114 runs in 19.3 overs.
A&I Properties were stumbled early on in the chase, losing opener Zeeshan Pervez for just 2 runs. His partner Shoaib Akther however stepped up to take the reigns and steer his side to victory. He scored a fiery 44 runs at a strike rate of 157 and was accompanied by Saqlain Abbas whose contribution of 42 runs helped secure a comfortable win. Starwood bowler Raza Tahir took 2 key wickets, fighing hard to give his team a chance in the game but was unable to get over the line. A&I Properties chased down the total in 12.5 overs.
A&I Properties won by 7 wickets.
