The Super Eight stage of the National T20 Cup concluded with Lahore Whites, Abbottabad, and Peshawar registering victories in their respective encounters at different venues.
Lahore Whites vs Sialkot at UBL Sports Complex
Lahore Whites showcased an impressive display, defending their total of 189-2 against Sialkot. Opener Mohammad Faiq’s scintillating unbeaten knock of 110 runs off just 60 deliveries powered Lahore Whites to a commanding total. Supported by Ahmed Shehzad and Imran Dogar, Faiq led the charge with flair, amassing 16 boundaries and two sixes in his maiden T20 century.
Sialkot, despite promising starts from Ashir Mehmood and Mohammad Huraira, stumbled as Lahore Whites struck crucial blows. Shoaib Malik’s valiant 64 off 33 balls wasn’t enough as Mohammad Irfan’s three-wicket haul dismantled the Sialkot batting order, bundling them out for 159 runs.
Player of the Match: Mohammad Faiq (Lahore Whites) for his exceptional century.
Abbottabad vs Lahore Blues at NBP Sports Complex
In a thrilling encounter, Abbottabad clinched a narrow victory against Lahore Blues, chasing down a target of 172 with three wickets to spare and one ball remaining. Lahore Blues, opting to bat first, posted a competitive total with Qasim Akram and Rizwan Hussain anchoring the innings.
Abbottabad’s chase was spearheaded by a formidable partnership between Sajjad Ali Jnr and Kamran. Despite Nisar Ahmed’s double scalps for Lahore Blues, Kamran’s 69 and Sajjad’s 60 set the stage for Abbottabad’s win, with Shahab Khan’s late cameo sealing the deal.
Player of the Match: Kamran Ghulam (Abbottabad) for his pivotal all-round performance.
Peshawar vs FATA at National Bank Stadium
Peshawar emerged victorious against FATA in a high-scoring encounter, chasing down a target of 181 runs. Rehan Afridi’s blistering 90 not out for FATA propelled their innings. However, Sahibzada Farhan’s aggressive 74 set the tone for Peshawar’s chase, complemented by Iftikhar Ahmed’s composed 45 not out, guiding them to a comfortable win.
Player of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan (Peshawar) for his explosive batting performance.
With these outcomes, Peshawar maintained their dominance with a remarkable tenth consecutive win, while Lahore Whites and Abbottabad secured crucial victories ahead of the semi-final showdowns in the AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup.
The Super Eight stage concludes with the match between Karachi Whites and Rawalpindi, slated to commence at 2000 PKT.
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