Dawood Academy batted first Despite losing two early wickets, opener Wahaj Riaz exhibited his prowess with a rapid 37 off 16 balls, setting the tone for the innings. Aqib Anwar chipped in with a steady 26 off 23, while Wajhi Fawad Khan’s explosive 64 off 33 towards the end added significant firepower. Shahwaiz Yasir’s quick 13 off 6 also contributed. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to find their rhythm. Waqas Akbar and Ilyas Dada from Shaheen CC claimed 2 wickets each. Dawood Academy managed to put up a challenging total of 195/7.
Chasing a target of 196, Shaheen CC faced early setbacks, losing three wickets. Taha Mehmood stood out with an impressive knock of 60 off 35 deliveries, anchoring the innings. Haider Razzaq’s 24 off 12 provided some late momentum. However, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under the pressure imposed by Dawood Academy’s bowling attack. Waleed Azeem and Wahaj Riaz were the stars with the ball, both securing 3 crucial wickets. Zia Ullah and Syed Tayyab also contributed with 2 wickets each. Eventually, Shaheen CC was bowled out for 137 in 17.2 overs.
Dawood Academy Won By 58 Runs