Karachi Strikers batted first. They encountered an early hiccup, losing two wickets, but then staged a remarkable comeback. Opener Bilal Aslam was in fine form, playing a blazing innings and scoring 48 runs off just 31 balls. His aggressive stroke play and ability to find the boundaries were key to Karachi Strikers’ success. Ejaz Shah emerged as the star of the innings, unleashing a stunning display of power hitting. He scored a scintillating 78 runs off only 38 deliveries, making the most of every scoring opportunity. Arif Yaqoob contributed a quickfire 19 runs off 11 balls, providing valuable support. However, the remaining members of the batting lineup struggled to maintain the momentum. Choudhury Muneer and Zohaib Ahmed led AVT Enterprises’ bowling attack, with Muneer taking an impressive 3 wickets and Zohaib Ahmed claiming 2 wickets. In the end, Karachi Strikers posted a competitive total of 199/9 on the board.
In reply, AVT Enterprises had a formidable target to chase. They too faced early challenges, losing two wickets, but were determined in their pursuit. Opener Waqas Wakeel added 20 runs off 18 balls, while Zohaib Hanif played a crucial role with a strong innings of 41 runs off 26 deliveries. Nawaz Badal was the aggressor, scoring 34 runs off just 14 balls, injecting momentum into the chase. Abdul Rehman Sr and Ibrahim Akhtar also contributed with scores of 24 and 25, respectively. Despite their efforts, the rest of the AVT Enterprises’ batting lineup couldn’t match the required run rate, and they ultimately fell short. Muhammad Anas Waheed was the standout bowler for Karachi Strikers, taking 3 crucial wickets, while Zulqarnain Afridi chipped in with 2 wickets.
Karachi Strikers Won By 24 Runs