ART Tawakkal Strikers batted first & Despite an early wicket loss, opener M Ali Alam produced an outstanding display of batting prowess. His remarkable innings of 120 runs off just 67 balls was a masterclass in strokeplay, combining precision and power. He crafted the innings with a flurry of boundaries and towering sixes, anchoring the team’s innings and setting up an imposing total. Hashim Hussain Vayani and Abdul Rehman Bawany added useful contributions of 17 off 18 balls and 24 off 16 balls, respectively. The rest of the batting lineup, however, couldn’t capitalize on M Ali Alam’s brilliance. Hasan Raza was the standout bowler for GFS Builders & Developers, taking 3 crucial wickets. Despite M Ali Alam’s fireworks, ART Tawakkal Strikers finished at 181/6.
Chasing the challenging target of 182 runs, GFS Builders & Developers faced early setbacks, losing 2 wickets in the process. Opener Shahriyar Shahid showed resistance with a brisk 37 runs off 22 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t withstand the pressure. Saad Saleem contributed 25 runs off 28 balls, but wickets fell at regular intervals, and the middle and lower order struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of ART Tawakkal Strikers. Haseeb Farid, Ammar Pasta, M Alam Bhimani, and Asad Asif combined efforts to pick up 2 wickets each, creating a web of pressure that GFS Builders & Developers couldn’t escape. In the end, GFS Builders & Developers were bowled out for 120 runs in 18.3 overs.
A.R.T TAWAKKAL STRIKERS Won By 61 Runs