Institute Of Architects batted first & their innings got off to a shaky start as they lost four early wickets. Fawaz Ahmed managed to score a quick 20 off 17 deliveries, providing some stability. Ahmad Ali’s resilient knock of 40 off 41 balls anchored the middle order. Mustufa Ghulam’s unbeaten 22 off 25 towards the end of the innings helped them reach a total of 133/8. The rest of their batting lineup struggled to find their rhythm. Ismail Industries’ bowlers displayed a collective effort, with Behzad Ali Khan securing 2 wickets and Muhammad Naveed, Saad Ullah, and Asad Halari each taking a wicket.
In the chase, Ismail Industries LTD lost an early wicket but maintained composure. Opener Saad Ullah contributed a steady 26 off 29, while Shahzaib Ali Khan and Hamza Majeed provided crucial partnerships with 19 and 35 runs respectively. Ahmed Adil added a valuable 19 off 20, further stabilizing their innings. As the match entered its final stages, the pressure began to mount. However, Muhammad Ashar’s unbeaten 12 off 6 deliveries ensured that Ismail Industries LTD successfully reached the target. Abdul Raffay and Jawwad Ahmed from Institute Of Architects took 2 wickets each, but their efforts weren’t enough to halt Ismail Industries’ steady progress.
Ismail Industries LTD Won By 5 Wickets