Samba Bank put on a dominant performance to secure a convincing 76-run victory over Faysal Bank.
Batting first, Samba Bank lost an early wicket but recovered well with opener Muhammad Arfat scoring 49 off 28 balls. The standout performance came from Aasim Shabir, who played a sensational unbeaten knock of 103 off 65 deliveries, smashing 12 fours and 2 sixes. His controlled aggression and well-timed acceleration powered Samba Bank to a formidable total of 211 for 5. Faraz Shah Temuri added 22 off 16, while Muhammad Aslam was the pick of the bowlers for Faysal Bank, claiming 3 wickets.
Faysal Bank, in reply, also lost an early wicket and struggled to build momentum. Opener Syed Amir Abidi scored 22 off 13, while Amin Chagan 26 off 28, Faizan 26 off 26, and Zohaib Ahmed Khan 28 off 16 made small contributions. However, the bowling attack of Samba Bank proved too strong, with Ali Jaffri, Abdul Wasay, and Muhammad Zahid picking up 2 wickets each. Faysal Bank was unable to keep up with the required run rate and fell short, getting bowled out well below the target.
With this dominant all-round performance, Samba Bank emerged victorious by 76 runs, showcasing their batting firepower and bowling depth.