Peshawar(PR):Lahore won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a formidable target of 230 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Sanwal Shahzada led the charge with an explosive 139 off just 75 deliveries, while Aftab provided solid support with 48 off 39. Mohsin Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Peshawar, claiming 2 wickets.
In reply, Peshawar mounted a remarkable run chase, reaching the target in just 17.4 overs. Star batter Sanaullah Khan once again delivered a match-winning performance, remaining unbeaten on 137 off 65 balls. He was ably supported by Mohsin Khan, who contributed a quickfire 33 off 13 deliveries to seal the emphatic win.
Result: Peshawar won by 8 wickets.
Man of the Match: Sanaullah Khan.
Match 6: Islamabad vs Bahawalpur
Venue: Mir Awais Cricket Ground, Peshawar
Bahawalpur won the toss and elected to field first in their clash against Islamabad. The Islamabad batting lineup posted a respectable total of 182 for 5, thanks to a commanding 87 off 54 balls by Anees Javed and a steady 42 off 40 from Matiullah. Babar Ali was the standout bowler for Bahawalpur, picking up 2 wickets.
Chasing 183 for victory, Bahawalpur reached the target in 18.1 overs with five wickets in hand. Muhammad Rashid starred with the bat, hammering an unbeaten 108 off 60 deliveries in a match-winning performance. He was well supported by Babar Ali, who chipped in with a valuable 21 off 16 balls. For Islamabad, Matiullah picked up 2 wickets, while Sayyam, Anees, and Akmal took one apiece.
Result: Bahawalpur won by 5 Wickets.
Man of the Match: Muhammad Rashid
Match 7: Multan vs AJK
Venue: Gymkhana Cricket Ground Peshawar.
Multan won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a competitive total of 187 for 4. Key contributions came from M. Yousaf, who scored a composed 66 off 45 balls, and Safder, who added a rapid 39 off just 17 deliveries. Talha and Kamran picked up a wicket apiece for AJK.
In response, AJK chased down the target in a blistering 10.2 overs, losing only two wickets. Kamran Akhter delivered a sensational unbeaten knock of 89 from just 29 balls, well supported by Nisar Ali, who smashed 78 off 29. Ghulam Akbar and Mohammad Shahbaz took one wicket each for Multan, but their efforts were in vain against the dominant AJK batting display.
Result: AJK won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match: Kamran Akhter
Match 8: Abbottabad vs Okara
Venue: Mir Awais Cricket Ground, Peshawar
Abbottabad won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a solid total of 187 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Riasat Khan led the charge with a commanding 92 off 64 balls, while Naeemullah added a valuable 62 off 47 deliveries. For Okara, Shahzad Akram picked up 2 wickets and Irfan claimed one.
In response, Okara chased down the target in just 13.2 overs, losing only three wickets. Faseeh Ullah starred with a blistering 81 off 41 balls, while Umer Draz provided strong support with 61 off 29. M. Sabir and Arslan Rasheed managed to take a wicket each, but it wasn't enough to slow Okara’s powerful batting display.
Result: Okara won by 7 wickets.
Man of the Match: Faseeh Ullah.
