Waqas Akbar leads Shaheen CC to championship glory

In the grand final between Azhaan Associates and Shaheen CC, Azhaan Associates batted first but struggled early, losing two quick wickets. Yaqoob Jan played a crucial knock, scoring 47 off 30 balls, while Sohail Khan anchored the innings with a powerful 76 off 44. Late in the innings, Gulzar Ali chipped in with a quick 17 off 7 balls, but the rest of the lineup faltered. Khawaja Hafeez was the standout bowler for Shaheen CC, claiming a remarkable 5-wicket haul. His disciplined bowling kept the pressure on, consistently taking wickets at key moments. Azhaan Associates posted a competitive total of 196/9.

Shaheen CC’s chase was headlined by a stunning innings from Waqas Akbar, who played a match-winning knock of 120* off 63 balls. He displayed a masterclass in timing and power, smashing 10 boundaries and 7 sixes across the park. His ability to accelerate at the right moments kept the required run rate under control, while his composure under pressure was evident throughout. Waqas Akbar’s unbeaten century guided Shaheen CC towards victory with ease, overshadowing the bowlers. Mubashir Nawaz supported with 35 off 22, and Muneeb Niaz contributed an unbeaten 21 off 13. Despite Sohail Khan’s 2 wickets, Shaheen CC cruised to a win by 7 wickets.