Super Eight Stage Drama: Peshawar’s Dominance, Karachi Whites’ Victory, and Abbottabad’s Commanding Win

The penultimate day of the  National T20 Cup 2023-24 unveiled a riveting display of cricket action, featuring remarkable performances and standout victories across the matches.

Peshawar vs Rawalpindi at UBL Sports Complex

Rawalpindi’s batting woes persisted as they crumbled to 107 all out in 19 overs against an indomitable Peshawar bowling attack. Despite Umar Amin’s 31 and Mohammad Raza-ul-Mustafa’s 20, Rawalpindi’s innings struggled to find footing. Peshawar’s Mohammad Imran showcased his brilliance, securing a phenomenal six-wicket haul for a mere 16 runs. In response, Peshawar, led by Sahibzada Farhan’s explosive 47, comfortably chased down the target, sealing a seven-wicket win.

Karachi Whites vs FATA at NBP Sports Complex

Karachi Whites scripted their second consecutive triumph, this time against FATA, by chasing down a target of 140 with eight wickets to spare. Arif Yaqoob’s stellar four-wicket haul anchored FATA, restricting them to 139-8. Khurram Manzoor and Ammad Alam’s robust partnership guided Karachi Whites to a convincing victory, securing the win with seven balls to spare.

Lahore Whites vs Abbottabad at National Bank Stadium

Abbottabad continued their impressive form, posting a monumental total of 206-6 against Lahore Whites. Sajjad Ali Jnr and Kamran Ghulam’s dazzling partnership powered Abbottabad’s commanding innings. In response, Lahore Whites, despite commendable contributions from Mohammad Faiq and Saad Nasim, faltered under Shahab Khan’s four-wicket blitz. Abbottabad clinched victory by 22 runs, boosting their semifinal qualification prospects.

Player of the Match Highlights

• Mohammad Imran (Peshawar): Stellar bowling display, claiming six wickets for just 16 runs against Rawalpindi.
• Arif Yaqoob (Karachi Whites): Impressive four-wicket spell that dismantled FATA’s batting lineup.
• Sajjad Ali Jnr (Abbottabad): Dominant innings of 90 runs alongside Kamran Ghulam, guiding Abbottabad to a formidable total.

As the Super Eight Stage concludes, thrilling encounters and intense matchups have set the stage for the much-awaited semifinals, shaping up the competition for an exhilarating finale in the AH Group presents Jazz Super 4G National T20 Cup 2023-24.