English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) managed to secure a thrilling chase against Askari Life where Askari Life set a competitive total of 169/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to solid knocks from Talha Arshad 32 off 31, Dawar Khan 26 off 20, and Mirza Burhan Baig 30 off 28. The innings was further boosted by Muhammad Furqan’s quickfire 30 from 23 balls, while Uzair Ahmed added some finishing touches with 13 off 5. EBM bowlers, led by Madni Zubair and Ammar, shared five wickets between them, keeping Askari Life from posting a bigger total.
EBM’s reply got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets including Syed Saad Hussain and Dodo Durrani, but momentum shifted as Jibran 26 off 24 and Khurram Malik 27 off 19 played valuable cameos. Uzair Ahmed was the pick of the Askari bowlers, taking 4 crucial wickets, but Mohsin Ahmed Khan held his nerve with an explosive unbeaten 37 off just 17 balls. Ammar’s composed 17* sealed the victory as EBM finished on 170/8 in 19.1 overs, clinching the win with 2 wickets in hand.