In a thrilling showdown Sumya Bantva Gladiators emerged victorious over Dhoraji Kings by a narrow margin of 10 runs, claiming the championship title in the grand final of the Memon Premier League Jamat Based.
Sumya Bantva Gladiators, batted first, encountered some early turbulence, losing 3 wickets in the initial overs. Rabish Ahmed played a composed innings, contributing 32 runs off 24 balls. However, it was Saad Faisal who stole the show with his explosive knock of 54 runs off 34 balls, anchoring the innings with crucial boundaries. Habib Shoaib and Ali Bantva chipped in with scores of 16 off 16 and 12 off 12 respectively. The rest of the batting lineup found it challenging to maintain momentum against Dhoraji Kings’ bowling attack. Obaid Ghazi and Daniyal Gigi stood out by claiming 2 wickets each. Sumya Bantva Gladiators managed to reach a total of 148/8.
Chasing a target of 149 runs, Dhoraji Kings commenced their innings with Arsalan Amin’s brisk 39 off 27 balls, setting a promising start. Hasnain Shakir added 21 runs off 25 balls, contributing to the chase. However, Dhoraji Kings faced a mid-innings collapse as the batting lineup struggled to keep pace with the required run rate. Obaid Ghazi’s late surge of 20 runs off 13 balls and Hassan Bhoot’s 15 runs off 11 balls added some hope to their campaign. However, it was Osama Ayub’s remarkable spell of 4 wickets that turned the tide in favor of Sumya Bantva Gladiators. His crucial breakthroughs kept the opposition in check. Fahad Nadeem also played a significant role, securing 2 wickets. In the end, Dhoraji Kings were bowled out for 138 runs in 19.1 overs.
Sumya Bantva Gladiators Won By 10 Runs