Nadeem Sports had the opportunity to bat first. However, they faced an early setback as they lost a wicket in the initial stages of their innings. Zaki Shaz provided stability with a composed 43 off 37 balls, and Ali Iqbal was the standout performer, smashing an explosive 80 off just 39 deliveries. Muhammad Kashif contributed a valuable 29 runs off 19 balls. Unfortunately, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make a significant impact against Abubakar Associates’ bowling attack. Shahzaib Ahmed and Abdul Majid Shah were the leading wicket-takers for Abubakar Associates, both claiming 2 wickets each. Despite the late flurry of wickets, Nadeem Sports managed to post a competitive total of 190/7, setting a challenging target.
In their chase, Abubakar Associates faced a tough task and lost three early wickets. Opener Sameer Khan played a pivotal role with a brisk 40 off 21 balls, and Abdur Raheem contributed 23 runs off 13 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under the pressure exerted by Nadeem Sports’ bowlers. Ahmed Hussain was the star with the ball for Nadeem Sports, claiming an impressive 3 wickets. Farhan Nisar and Jahanzaib Razzaq provided valuable support, picking up 2 wickets each. Abubakar Associates were eventually bowled out for 135 runs in 19.5 overs, falling short of the target by 55 runs.