HBL, opting to bat first, got off to a solid start with their openers, Nauman Ur Rehman and Irfan Nagri, scoring 28 and 24 runs, respectively. The foundation was further strengthened by Abdul Rehman Sr, who played a crucial knock of 46 runs off 37 deliveries. Asim Khan and Hamza Farooqui contributed 24 and 16 runs, respectively, while Abdul Haseeb added a quick 12 off 6 balls towards the end. Khalid Ali Khan was the standout bowler for NBPIANS, securing three wickets, while Raheel Ahmed Sheikh claimed two. HBL managed to post a competitive total of 158/6 in their allotted overs.
In response, NBPIANS aimed to chase down the target but faced some early setbacks, losing three wickets. Opener Mohammad Ahsan Khan contributed 20 runs from 16 balls, setting the stage for a comeback. However, it was Muhammad Khaliq Uz Zaman and Ahmed Ali who stole the spotlight with remarkable innings. Khaliq scored 44 runs off 32 deliveries, while Ahmed Ali played a sensational knock of 50 runs from 42 balls. Despite their efforts, the rest of the NBPIANS batting lineup struggled against HBL’s bowling attack. SHARAFAT HUSSAIN was the key wicket-taker, claiming three important scalps, while Asim Khan and Amjad Malik took two wickets each.
HBL Won By 25 Runs