In a Group A encounter of the 17th Challengers Cup, Nazeer Hussain Gymkhana faced the FA Sports, in a low scoring thriller, played at the Al Mansoora Ground.
Batting first, Nazeer Hussain Gymkhana took off in positive manner with opener Farhan Asif dominating the bowling line up. His 44 runs in 28 balls included 4 boundaries and 2 massive sixes. Hassan Qazi supported him by scoring 27 runs, with 2 fours. However, FA Sports fought back into the game, with Fayyaz Hussain Warsi taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs in his 4 overs. Ali Waqas also pitched in with 2 wickets to his name. At the end of the innings, Nazeer Hussain Gymkhana could only score 133 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.
Chasing a below average total of 134, FA Sports took off in a shaky fashion, losing both openers early on. However, Fayyaz Hussain Warsi continued his good form, scoring a dazzling half century, with the aid of 3 fours and a six. Ali Waqas also scored a critical 34 runs in 22 balls (3 fours and a six) to guide his team to a much deserved victory. For Nazeer Hussain Gymkhana, Shahab Uddin took 2 wickets for 22 runs.
FA Sports won the match by 3 wickets with 7 balls to spare.
