Gulberg Gymkhana edged out Big Bang Entertainment XI by 7 runs in a closely contested match. Batting first, Gulberg Gymkhana posted a total of 162/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Hassan Jafri led the charge with a solid 55 off 40 balls, including eight boundaries. He was well-supported by Hussain Abbas, who contributed a quickfire 34 off 17 deliveries, featuring four fours and two sixes. Farukh Rizvi also added 26 runs to the tally. For Big Bang Entertainment XI, Faizan Shaikh was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 20 runs in his 4-over spell.
In response, Big Bang Entertainment XI managed 155/9 in their 20 overs. Despite a late surge from Faizan Shaikh, who scored a brisk 30 off 18 balls, and Gufran Khan’s unbeaten 26 off 20 deliveries, they fell short of the target. Gulberg Gymkhana’s bowling attack was led by Muhammad Ahsan Zafar, who took 3 wickets for 33 runs, and Hassan Abbas, who impressed with figures of 3 wickets for just 11 runs in his 3 overs. Aziz Ullah also contributed with a wicket, conceding only 17 runs in his 4 overs.
This victory highlights Gulberg Gymkhana’s balanced performance, combining effective batting with disciplined bowling to secure the win.