Royal Stars batted first against Malik Associates and were off to a flying start. Opener Khizar knocked a valuable 40 but it was his partner Waleed who really shined. His fiery knock of 95 included 4 boundaries and 8 sixes. Royal Stars looked to be posting a mammoth target but struggled after the opening pair were dismissed. None of the subsequent batsmen were able to capitalize on a dream start and Royal Stars ended at 168 for 5 in 20 overs. Malik Associates bowlers did well to pull the game back with Jamal Khan taking 2 wickets.
In response, Malik Associates lost their top 3 batsmen cheaply before Habib Khan stepped in to stabilize the innings. He knocked 49 runs and was further supported by Zubi Baloch's cameo of 23. Mushtaq propelled the momentum forward with a 55 not out innings that lead his side to victory. Malik Associates chased down the target in 18 overs.
Malik Associates won by 5 wickets.
