Karachi Whites displayed a sensational batting performance to seize victory and book their spot in the final of the AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup 2023-24, triumphing over Rawalpindi by four wickets in a thrilling encounter at National Bank Stadium, Karachi.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Rawalpindi faced an early hiccup as the dangerous Haider Ali departed cheaply. However, Umar Amin’s sublime unbeaten knock of 82 off 47 balls, complemented by valuable contributions from Zeeshan Malik (32) and Mohammad Nawaz (35), propelled Rawalpindi to a challenging total of 177-5. Karachi Whites utilized a diverse bowling attack, with Shahnawaz Dahani, Sohail Khan, and Danish Aziz making notable impacts.
In pursuit of the target, Karachi Whites began their innings aggressively, led by Khurram Manzoor and Ammad Alam. Despite a few setbacks in the middle overs due to Mehran Mumtaz’s twin strikes, Azam Khan’s explosive 38 off 25 deliveries and Anwar Ali’s resilient unbeaten 25 off 15 balls steered Karachi Whites towards victory.
Sohail Khan’s all-round performance and Shahnawaz Dahani’s crucial wickets put Rawalpindi under pressure early on, while Azam Khan’s blistering knock earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
Karachi Whites secured their place in the final showdown against Abbottabad, slated to take place on Sunday at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The toss is scheduled at 19:30 PKT, with the action commencing at 20:00 PKT.
With an exhilarating display of batting prowess and an all-around team effort, Karachi Whites are gearing up for a riveting clash in the grand finale against Abbottabad in what promises to be a fitting culmination to the T20 cricket extravaganza.
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