National Bank of Pakistan batted first and lost an early wicket but managed to recover with steady contributions. Opener Farhan Rafique scored 22 off 26, while Ainam Arif anchored the innings with a solid 40 off 31. The standout performance came from Faizan Khan, who smashed a quickfire 60 off 32 balls to push the total to a competitive 180/5.
Meezan Bank, chasing 181, faced early setbacks, losing two quick wickets. Ahmed Baig steadied the innings with a patient 42 off 40, while Omer Abdul Rehman added 26 off 16. However, it was Muhammad Yasir’s unbeaten 50 off 25 and Saif Ullah’s quick 27 off 14 that brought Meezan Bank close to victory. Despite their efforts, they fell short by 5 runs, giving National Bank of Pakistan a thrilling win.