In a highly anticipated showdown, the Grand Final of the 16th Super Challengers Saturday Fajar Cup witnessed a thrilling clash between Sharfabad United and Cric-IT.
Sharfabad United batted first & faced early adversity, losing two wickets, but then set the stage for a mesmerizing innings. Opener Siddique was impressive, scoring a solid 51 runs off 33 balls, providing a strong foundation for the team’s innings. However, the true hero of the day was Haider Zuberi, who delivered an extraordinary unbeaten century. Zuberi’s masterful innings included an astounding 100 runs off just 44 deliveries, featuring a remarkable display of power hitting with 7 sixes and 7 fours. His sensational performance not only boosted the score but also left a lasting impact on the match. Zohaib Baloch contributed 19 runs off 15 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t replicate the heroics of Zuberi. Faiq Ali managed to claim 2 wickets for Cric-IT. Sharfabad United concluded their innings with a commanding total of 224/5 on the scoreboard.
In their chase of this formidable target, Cric-IT found themselves in a precarious position early on, losing four wickets. Opener Muhammad Mohsin showcased some resistance, accumulating 35 runs off 24 balls, while Faisal Iqbal’s aggressive 30 off 15 added some hope to the chase. Ghulam Mohiuddin also contributed with 25 runs off 16 balls. However, the rest of Cric-IT’s batting lineup couldn’t withstand the pressure imposed by Sharfabad United’s bowlers. Raheel Imran was the chief tormentor, claiming an impressive 4 wickets, while Muhammad Rayyan and Salman Ahmed chipped in with 2 wickets each. Cric-IT eventually found themselves bowled out for 147 runs in just 16.4 overs.
Sharfabad United emerged as the triumphant champions in this exhilarating final, showcasing an all-around performance with both bat and ball. Haider Zuberi’s exceptional century set the tone for their victory, and their bowlers sealed the deal, ensuring a memorable conclusion to the 16th Super Challengers Saturday Fajar Cup.