Shamsher Khan CC v Strikers CC
14th Challengers Cup (20 over match)
Shamsher Khan CC batted first and were off to an outstanding start with opener Ashar Siddique scoring 53 runs and Usman smashing 114 runs at a strike rate of over 215. Haris Tanveer struck twice with the ball, picking up 2 crucial wickets but the bowlers were decimated by the batting side. With a start that spectacular, Shamsher Khan CC posted a massive total of 215 in 20 overs.
Strikers CC needed an extraordinary performance to chase down the target and the team showed up ready for the challenge! Opener Waqar Saleem contributed 40 with the bat. The team stumbled at one point but recovered well with Nadeem Akthar playing a match-winning knock of 74 runs at a strike rate of 200. Shamsher Khan's bowlers were helpless against a merciless batting attack and eventually were unable to defend their total. Strikers CC chased down the total in 17.5 overs.
Strikers CC won by 4 wickets
