In the first innings, English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) posted a total of 170/6 in their 20 overs after batting first. Their innings was built around key contributions from the middle order, with Dawar Khan scoring 26 runs and Mirza Burhan Baig adding 30 runs to keep the scoreboard moving after early pressure. However, EBM struggled to convert starts into a big finish as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Maersk Pakistan’s bowling attack was effective throughout, with Uzair Ahmed producing a standout spell of 4 wickets for 35 runs, while Talha Arshad also chipped in with 2 important wickets to restrict the opposition below the 170 mark.
In response, Maersk Pakistan approached the chase with confidence but faced moments of resistance from the EBM bowling unit. Despite losing wickets at intervals, they maintained control of the required run rate, with contributions across the batting order. Umer Usmani scored 26 off 32 & Haris Shams scored 46 off 28 helping them stay in the contest. EBM’s bowlers tried to apply pressure, with disciplined spells and crucial breakthroughs, but they could not fully stop Maersk’s momentum in the middle overs. The chase remained competitive, reflecting a tightly fought final between bat and ball.
Ultimately, EBM won by 29 runs