Dawson Stars v Strikers CC
14th Challengers Cup (20 over match)
Strikers CC batted first and were off to a rocky start, losing their top 3 batsmen for just 39 runs. Yasir Tanveer (42) and Nadeem Akthar (44) then lead the recovery for their side, fighting hard to post a respectable total. The team was completely decimated by the incredible bowling performance of Mohammad Ali who picked up 6 wickets in his spell of 4 overs. M. Ali Khan further added to the opposition's misery, taking 2 key wickets. Strikers CC were never in the game after that and lost their tailer enders for just 7 runs. Strikers CC were bowled out for 144 in 18.2 overs.
Dawson Stars stumbled in their chase, losing opener Haider Ali for just 4 runs. After that, the team was never able to recover, throwing away their wickets. 6 of the batsmen were out for single digits with only Mohammad Ali (39) and Mubeen Polka being the notable contributors for their side which was enough to get the team over the line. Waqar Saleem bowled well for his side, taking 2 wickets but Dawson stars eventually chased down the total in 19.5 overs.
Dawson Stars won by 1 wicket
