Butt Brothers took the batting initiative. Despite losing two early wickets, opener Muhammad Sabir set a blistering pace by scoring 27 runs off just 10 balls. Abdullah Rafai steadied the innings with 46 runs off 40 deliveries. Suleman Saleem anchored the middle-order beautifully, playing an unbeaten innings of 61 runs off 45 balls. In the latter stages, Obais Ullah Khan showcased a sensational performance, smashing 45 runs off a mere 17 balls. Kashif Khan was the primary wicket-taker for Gulberg Gymkhana, securing 2 wickets. Butt Brothers posted an imposing total of 201/4.
In their pursuit of the challenging target, Gulberg Gymkhana’s openers, Hassan Jafri and Hussain Abbas, provided an explosive start. Hassan Jafri was the standout performer, scoring a remarkable 81 runs off 44 balls, while Hussain Abbas contributed 24 runs off 15 deliveries. Despite losing some wickets, the team maintained a competitive run rate. Irfan Mushtaq played a vital role with 38 runs off 20 balls, and Muhammad Ahsan Zafar added a quick 26 off 11 deliveries. In the latter stages, Talha Bin Haider’s unbeaten 14 off 9 proved crucial. For Butt Brothers, Mir Azizullah and Junaid Ur Rehman picked up 2 wickets each. However, Gulberg Gymkhana showed resilience and determination, securing a thrilling victory by 2 wickets in 19.4 overs.