Allied Engineering batted first and put up a competitive total of 176 for 8 in their 20 overs. The standout performance came from Adil Fayyaz, who played a powerful innings of 89 off 51 balls with 13 fours and 4 sixes, anchoring the Allied Engineering innings. Ali Asgher Abbas also contributed with a brisk 34, while other batters struggled to make significant scores as Times Group’s bowlers kept things tight and picked up regular wickets. Saddam Hussain claimed 2 wickets, and Haris Ali and Usman Awan each chipped in with a scalp to apply pressure on their opponents.
In the chase, Times Group responded with an aggressive batting display, reaching the target of 177 in just 13.1 overs to win by 5 wickets. Osama Salahuddin led the charge with a destructive 74 off 28 balls, smashing 9 fours and 4 sixes at an exceptional strike rate. Alam Zaib also played a quickfire knock of 37 off 13 deliveries to keep the run rate high, while Abdullah Muhammad added a useful 16. Times Group’s batsmen maintained momentum throughout the innings, never allowing the required rate to become a concern.
Times Group clinched a convincing victory by chasing down the target well inside the allotted overs.