The grand final of the Galaxy Bankers cricket tournament witnessed an exhilarating showdown between Bank Al Habib and Sindh Bank, as the teams battled fiercely for the championship title. Bank Al Habib opted to bat first and faced an early setback with the loss of a wicket. Opener Asif Ali managed to contribute 17 runs off 16 balls, setting the stage for the rest of the innings. Umer Imtiaz exhibited stellar form, crafting an impressive 54 runs from 46 deliveries. Shahid Ayyoub’s solid performance added 40 runs off 35 balls to the total. Late in the innings, Farhan Nisar’s quickfire 16 off 6 balls provided a late surge. Despite these notable contributions, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make a substantial impact against the opposition’s bowling attack. Ammad Hussain’s effective bowling earned him three wickets for Sindh Bank. Bank Al Habib concluded their innings with a competitive total of 162/6.
In response, Sindh Bank commenced their chase with high hopes but faced early challenges, losing four wickets in the process. Ammad Hussain showcased his prowess as a batsman, scoring a commendable 51 runs off 33 balls, attempting to steer his team toward victory. However, the rest of the batting lineup faltered against the determined bowling attack of Bank Al Habib. The exceptional spell of Farhan Nisar proved to be the game-changer, as he clinched an astounding five wickets while conceding just 6 runs in his four-over spell. His remarkable bowling performance swung the momentum in Bank Al Habib’s favor. Alongside him, Wasi Rizvi and Zakir Malik each contributed with a wicket to their name.
Ultimately, the match concluded with Bank Al Habib emerging victorious by a significant margin of 38 runs. Farhan Nisar’s exceptional display of bowling prowess and the collective efforts of the team secured their triumph in the grand final of the Galaxy Bankers cricket tournament.