Aga Khan Gymkhana batted first & their opening partnership got off to a steady start, with Noman Ikram scoring 14 runs off 17 deliveries. However, it was Rao Sajid Ali who stole the show with an exceptional innings, remaining unbeaten on a magnificent 105 runs off just 61 balls. His innings was a masterclass in batting, displaying a perfect blend of power and finesse.His knock showcased his exceptional skill and ability to dominate the opposition.With his remarkable innings, Rao Sajid Ali proved to be the backbone of Bank Islami’s batting lineup, steering them towards a formidable total. Shahzad Khan contributed a quickfire 24 runs off 12 deliveries, while Nadir Ansari added 19 runs off 14 balls. M Kashan Ali provided a valuable unbeaten knock of 15 runs off 16 deliveries. Yasir Anis, Muhammad Kamran Khan, and Qasim Khan picked up a wicket each for PSO. Bank Islami posted a challenging total of 187/3.
Chasing the target of 188 runs, PSO got off to a promising start with opener Fawad Khan scoring 43 runs off 26 balls. Hamza Rizvi added 11 runs off 9 deliveries. The highlight of the innings came from Muhammad Asif, who played a magnificent knock of 69 runs off 48 deliveries. However, the rest of the batting lineup collapsed under the pressure of the Bank Islami bowlers. Bilal Shah contributed 20 runs off 13 balls, but it wasn’t enough to guide PSO to victory. Ayub Uz Zaman and Rao Sajid Ali picked up two wickets each for Bank Islami.
Bank Islami Won By 2 Runs