City Warriors came in to bat first & openers, Arsalan Shaikh and Ashraf Farooq, provided a steady start, with Arsalan Shaikh scoring 17 runs off 19 balls. However, it was Ashraf Farooq who stole the show with an impressive knock of 62 runs off just 38 balls. His innings was a blend of aggression and finesse, setting a solid foundation for the team. Jawaad added valuable contributions of 27 runs off 17 balls, but unfortunately, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t capitalize on the good start. Hasnad Bashir and Imran Sajjad were the standout bowlers for Rex XI, taking 3 wickets each. City Warriors finished their innings at 147/8.
Chasing the target of 148 runs, Rex XI faced an early hiccup, losing 3 wickets in the process. Mesam Ali tried to steady the innings, scoring 33 runs off 29 balls. However, it was Muhammad Sadiq and Amjad Hussain who turned the game around with a match-winning partnership. Muhammad Sadiq played a splendid unbeaten innings of 59 runs off 39 balls, displaying composure and stroke-play under pressure. Amjad Hussain complemented him with an unbeaten 32 runs off just 18 balls, finishing the game in style. Mohsin Meghani was the standout bowler for City Warriors, picking up 2 wickets, but Rex XI’s middle-order batsmen proved to be the difference-makers in the match.
REX ELEVEN Won By 6 Wickets