In a thrilling showdown at the 66th Challengers Corporate Cup Grand Final, Mavericks Stars Cricket Club clashed with Civil Aviation Authority, and it was a match filled with standout performances.
Mavericks Stars Cricket Club batted first & had a meteoric start, primarily thanks to the fireworks ignited by their opener, Sufiyan Shabir. Shabir played an innings to be remembered, amassing a scintillating 104 runs off just 60 deliveries. His innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, featuring an astounding 13 boundaries and 4 towering sixes that left the players in awe. Fahad Jilani and Kamran Vohra provided valuable support with 22 off 14 and 21 off 12, respectively. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to keep the momentum. Amjad Muneer led the bowling charge for Civil Aviation Authority, claiming an impressive 4 wickets, while Muhammad Umer contributed with 2 crucial scalps. Mavericks Stars Cricket Club managed to set a formidable total of 185/7.
In response, Civil Aviation Authority showcased their determination as they chased down the target. Openers Nadeem Badar and Farhan Durrani set the stage with 25 off 22 and a blazing 47 off just 19 balls, respectively. Arshad Ali added 30 runs off 21 deliveries to the tally. However, the true hero of the chase was Saad Qaisar, who held his nerve and scored a gritty 52 runs off 43 balls, keeping his team’s hopes alive until the very end. Despite the spirited efforts of these batsmen, the rest of the Civil Aviation Authority’s batting lineup faltered. Faizan Piperdi and Behzad Anwar shone with the ball, each picking up 2 crucial wickets.
As the dust settled, Mavericks Stars Cricket Club emerged as the triumphant side, clinching a memorable victory by a slender margin of 10 runs