TPS batted first against Royal Stars and were decimated by the bowlers! After their openers were dismissed cheaply, nothing could save their side as the pair of Shaheer Azim and Waleed Azim took a combined 7 wickets to clean up the opposition. TPS batsmen fell apart, unable to keep their wickets intact to give their team a fighting chance in the game. Hunain Arif and Habib fought back with scores of 34 and 15 respectively but needed to build an innings. TPS were bowled out for 134 in 19 overs.
In response, Royal Stars lost opener Haris early on for just 11 runs. However his partner Hassan knocked a valuable 21 along with one down wonder Khizar Azam whose exquisite 65 off 47 not out sealed a victory for their side. Waseem also scored 24 runs to help Royal Stars chase down the target in 13.3 overs. TPS bowlers stood no chance in this game, unable to pick wickets or stop the flow of runs. Hunain Arif took a wicket and there was 1 runout.
Royal Stars won by 8 wickets.
