In an exciting match, DR. Junaid Ali Shah Cricket Team batted first and faced an early setback by losing a wicket. Opener Farhan Shah contributed with a brisk 32 off 20 balls. The star of the innings was Ahmed Mohiuddin, who played a scintillating knock of 107 off just 48 deliveries. His innings was a display of sheer power and precision, featuring 8 towering sixes and 7 crisp fours. Mohiuddin’s aggressive batting set a strong foundation for his team, propelling them towards a formidable total. Farrukh Rizvi provided solid support with an unbeaten 59 off 38, helping the team post a challenging 222/5. Bilal Shah was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 crucial wickets to restrict the opposition.
Chasing 223, PSO’s openers got off to a flying start. Muhammad Asif was in sublime form, scoring a magnificent 121 off 63 balls. His innings was a masterclass in power hitting, as he dispatched 11 deliveries over the boundary and struck 7 fours. Asif’s explosive batting kept PSO in the hunt, single-handedly putting pressure on the opposition. Hassan Khan chipped in with a valuable 48 off 33, while Bilal Shah added a quickfire 26 off 13. However, the rest of the batting lineup faltered, unable to capitalize on the strong start. Nadeem Akhtar bowled brilliantly, claiming 3 wickets to derail PSO’s chase. Despite Asif’s heroics, PSO fell short by 6 runs, handing DR. Junaid Ali Shah Cricket Team a thrilling victory.