Cambridge came in to bat first & they faced early setbacks, losing 2 wickets within the powerplay. Anas Mustafeez provided a steady start with 16 runs off 22 balls, but it was Umer Chawla’s composed knock of 43 runs off 45 balls that anchored the innings. Haseeb Chawla played a crucial late-innings cameo, scoring 25 runs off just 13 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t capitalize on the platform set by the top-order, and they collapsed under pressure. Umer Chawla, Muhammad Bilal Shoaib, and Muneeb Habib were the standout bowlers for Alpha Lab, picking up 2 wickets each. Cambridge finished their innings at 129/8
Chasing the target of 130 runs, Alpha Lab faced a tough task. Their openers, Moiz Sultan and Muneeb Javaid, provided a steady start with 14 runs off 17 balls and 44 runs off 46 balls, respectively. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build substantial partnerships, leading to a complete collapse. Khurram Shahid was the key bowler for Cambridge, claiming an impressive 3 wickets. Umer Chawla, Abdullah Nawab, and Ahsan Tahir chipped in with a wicket each, stifling Alpha Lab’s chase.
Cambridge Won By 15 Runs