Lahore Lions batted first & faced an early setback as they lost three quick wickets. However, Ali Sher played a valuable knock, scoring 47 off 36 deliveries to stabilize the innings. Ismail then took charge and played a sensational innings, smashing 75 off just 44 balls with an array of powerful strokes. Despite a strong start, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t contribute significantly. Mustafa Pali Wala and Burhanuddin Adnan were the pick of the bowlers for Quetta Thunders, claiming two wickets each. Lahore Lions concluded their innings with a total of 179 for 6.
In response, Quetta Thunders began their chase but also lost a couple of early wickets. Dawar Malik played a cautious knock, scoring 20 off 20 balls. However, the real hero of the innings was Zaeem Rizvi, who showcased his exceptional batting skills by smashing an unbeaten 111 off just 67 deliveries. Rizvi’s innings was a treat to watch, as he displayed remarkable timing and power, hitting boundaries all around the ground. His century provided a glimmer of hope for Quetta Thunders. However, the rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure and collapsed against the bowling attack of Lahore Lions. Ali Johar was the standout bowler for Lahore Lions, picking up three wickets, while Ismail contributed with two wickets.
In the end, despite Zaeem Rizvi’s heroic effort, Quetta Thunders fell short of the target by 8 runs. Lahore Lions’ disciplined bowling attack and the early wickets they managed to take proved to be crucial in securing their victory.