Samba Bank batted first and got off to a flying start thanks to Muhammad Zahid’s exceptional knock of 109 off 49 balls. Zahid displayed remarkable control and aggression, smashing 16 boundaries and 4 sixes to dominate the bowlers. His innings was a mix of precise timing and power-hitting, creating pressure on the opposition. Despite his efforts, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to contribute significantly. Adnan Sheikh bowled brilliantly, picking up 5 wickets, restricting Samba Bank to 204/9.
In response, Soneri Bank lost 2 early wickets, but Syed Arfat Jamil’s unbeaten century turned the game around. Jamil’s 100 off 45 balls was a masterpiece, laced with 14 fours and 3 sixes. His calculated aggression and ability to rotate the strike kept the chase on track. Supported by Zain Ul Malik’s unbeaten 72 off 37 balls, Jamil ensured his team stayed ahead in the run chase. Soneri Bank reached the target with ease, winning by 7 wickets.