HMH Boutique featured in a classic clash with Shaikhani Fighters in the Season 2 of CPL.
HMH batsmen took to the crease first and made a mess of their first innings display. The openers were sent back to the pavilion after registering just 9 runs. Murtaza Younus at No.3 was dismissed for a golden duck. Fahad Daruwala and Mustufa Younus tried to bring some semblance of steadiness back to the batting order to little avail. Sadiq Suriya and Umair Iqbal were top bowling contenders, with Suriya picking up 3 wickets for just 14 runs. The bowlers kept the run rate in check at all times, preventing HMH from scoring over 6 runs an over. Hassan Ashraf at No. 11 managed 16 runs from 11 balls to push HMH over 100 runs. Ultimately, the batting side was bowled out for a measly 112 runs.
With minimal scoreboard pressure, the Fighters thrived in their confident chase. Fayyaz Hussain Warsi led his team brilliantly with 65 off 44, remaining not out till the end. His opening partner Saad Altaf supported him well with 29 runs of his own. Operating at nearly 9 an over meant that the opening pair left very little on the shoulders of the remaining batsmen. The chase was done and dusted inside 13.2 overs.
Shaikhani Fighters won the game with 6 wickets to spare.