The Elites batted first & their opening batsman, Abdul Basit, got off to a solid start, scoring 38 runs off 30 balls. Malik Karar Ali contributed a run-a-ball 21, while Usman Maqbool provided a late flourish with 19 runs off 13 deliveries. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make an impact, and the team was bowled out for 139 runs in 19.4 overs. Naeem Tayyab was the standout bowler for Faizan Steel, taking three wickets, while Navaid Ahmed claimed two wickets. Adil Tanveer, Ali Jasim Talash, Muhammad Shahnawaz, and Muhammad Amir each chipped in with a wicket apiece, restricting The Elites’ total.
Chasing a target of 140 runs, Faizan Steel’s openers, Mohtashim Ali scored 13 off 9 and Arshad Azam scored 30 off 24 provided a steady start to the innings. Muhammad Shahnawaz scored 10 off 11 Fahad Jabbar scored 19 off 17 and Khurram Ali Khan scored 14 off 16 making useful contributions to keep the chase on track. In the end, it was Danish Munir and Naeem Tayyab who remained unbeaten, scoring 20 and 17 runs respectively, guiding Faizan Steel to a hard-fought victory. Taimoor Mustafa was the standout bowler for The Elites, picking up three crucial wickets, while Nawaz Badal contributed with two wickets.
Faizan Steel Won By 4 Wickets