Faysal Bank batted first and, despite losing two early wickets, were propelled to a massive total thanks to a breathtaking innings from Muhammad Afzal. He smashed an incredible 127 off just 43 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and an astonishing 12 sixes. Afzal’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, dominating the bowlers with clean striking and precise placement. His ability to accelerate the scoring rate turned the game in Faysal Bank’s favor, leaving the opposition shell-shocked. Bahadur Ali provided valuable support with an unbeaten 57 off 29, helping Faysal Bank post a mammoth total of 259/5. Yousuf Bilal picked up 2 wickets for Bank of Punjab.
In reply, Bank of Punjab’s chase never gained momentum. Openers Gohar Ali (33 off 33) and Farrukh Rizvi (13 off 12) failed to provide the required start, and the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Adeel Ahmed’s 26 off 23 was the only other notable contribution. Faysal Bank’s bowling was led by Rao Sajid Ali, who took 4 wickets, while Tariq Murad and Waseem Ali chipped in with 3 and 2 wickets, respectively, to dismantle the opposition.
Faysal Bank won by a commanding margin of 143 runs.