Ilham Sports batted first & their opening duo, Sheraz Chauhan and Ali Zain Haider, laid the foundation with quickfire contributions of 15 off 8 balls and 22 off 14 balls, respectively. Hani Jamani added a composed 20 runs off 19 balls, while Zain Ahmed played a pivotal knock, scoring 40 runs off 27 balls. However, Ilham Sports faced a batting collapse following these efforts, with the rest of the lineup unable to sustain the momentum. Siddiq Memon proved to be the chief destructor for Garden Strikers, claiming an impressive 4 wickets. Waqas Raju supported effectively with 3 wickets, while Ziauddin contributed 2 wickets. Ilham Sports concluded their innings at 151 all out in 18.4 overs.
Chasing a target of 152 runs, Garden Strikers’ openers, Jannat Khan and Dr. Farhan, began the innings with contributions of 18 off 19 balls and 15 off 9 balls, respectively. However, the highlight of the match was Muhammad Salman. His brilliant innings of 68 runs off 40 balls was marked by exceptional strokeplay, impeccable timing, and controlled aggression. Salman’s commanding presence at the crease and well-placed shots allowed him to anchor the chase and guide his team towards victory.
Garden Strikers Won By 7 Wickets