Benitoz Panthers Dominate Shan XI

In a Group B fixture of the ongoing 17th Challengers Cup, played at the Al Mansoora Ground, Shan XI took on the Benitoz Panthers, in a match that saw the latter team dominate.

Batting first, Shan XI took off in a positive manner, with both openers getting starts, but failed to convert them into big scores. Talha Ghayas top scored with a solid 26 runs in 21 balls, with 4 boundaries while fellow opener Ubaid Rehman contributed 17 runs. The Benitoz Panthers were fantastic with the ball, not allowing their opponent batsmen from scoring freely. The bowing scorecard saw Ahmed, Umer Chawla and Hassan Mehmood take 2 wickets each to restrict Shan XI to just 105 runs.

Benitoz Panthers, looking favourites to win, took off with a dream start as opener Ahmed Arshad smacked 42 runs in 33 balls, with a boundary and 3 sixes in his innings. Pervaiz Ali then guided the Panthers home, with a responsible knock of 25 runs, in 18 balls, with 2 fours and a six. For Shan XI, Fahad Ali was the most economical bowler, taking a wicket for 15 runs in his 3 overs. The Benitoz panthers reached their target comfortably with over 7 overs remaining. 

The Benitoz Panthers won the match by 6 wickets.

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