Askari Life Assurance had the first go with the bat. They lost an early wicket, and opener Ali Raza struggled to find his rhythm, scoring 20 off 27 balls. The innings gained some momentum when Mirza Burhan Baig contributed a solid 42 off 41 deliveries, but the rest of the batting lineup faced a collapse. Syed Sharjeel Ahmed was the standout performer for UBL Insurers, picking up 4 crucial wickets. He, along with Bilal Parvaiz and Areeb Salman, who claimed 2 wickets each, was instrumental in restricting Askari Life Assurance’s innings. The final result saw Askari Life Assurance being bowled out for a total of 117 runs.
In their chase, UBL Insurers encountered their own set of challenges, losing 5 early wickets. However, Syed Sharjeel Ahmed played a pivotal role in guiding his team to victory with an unbeaten 50 off 53 balls. His innings proved to be the anchor that held the innings together, even as others struggled to find their footing. Jameel Ahmed contributed 10 runs off 20 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t make significant contributions.
Despite a spirited effort from Askari Life Assurance’s bowlers, including Talha Arshad and Ali Raza, who both claimed 2 wickets each, UBL Insurers managed to scrape through with a hard-fought win. They won the match by 3 wickets.