ART Tawakkal Strikers batted first. However, they faced early setbacks, losing two quick wickets. The opener, Ahmed Asif, then stepped up with a magnificent performance. He played a stunning innings, scoring a brilliant 101 runs off just 64 balls, which included an impressive display of 11 fours and 3 sixes. His knock was a masterclass in controlled aggression and anchored the team’s innings. Mubeen Ali contributed 14 runs off 16 balls, while Sikander Hassan provided valuable support, scoring 38 runs off 22 deliveries. Unfortunately, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t maintain the momentum, but Ahmed Asif’s century ensured that ART Tawakkal Strikers posted a competitive total of 181/6.
In response, Pasta Gladiators faced a challenging target. They also struggled at the start, losing three early wickets. Mohsin Gaba added 14 runs off 16 balls, Ammar Pasta contributed 29 runs off 32 balls, and Saqib Suriya scored 21 off 22 deliveries. However, the rest of the batting lineup could not handle the pressure. The bowling attack of ART Tawakkal Strikers was exceptional. Ahmed Pasta was the standout performer, taking an impressive 4 wickets, while Mohsin Saleem added 2 wickets to the tally. The relentless bowling effort led to Pasta Gladiators being bowled out for just 84 runs in 17 overs.