TAXILA (SBR): In a gripping encounter of the CAM Super League Edition II 2025, Faisal Hills Riders clinched a memorable victory over Faisal Hills Royals in Match #7, chasing down the target of 171 with five wickets in hand. The match, held at the Faisal Hills Sports Complex, showcased some exciting cricketing action, highlighted by a stunning innings from Talha Ashraf.
Batting first, Faisal Hills Royals posted a fighting total of 170 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. The top contributors for Royals were Rohan, who scored a brisk 31, followed by Hazrat Ali with 22 and Najeeb chipping in with 19. The Riders' bowling unit kept the pressure on throughout, with Abdul Rehman Mani emerging as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 key wickets. He was ably supported by Raees and Tahir Naqqash, who grabbed 2 wickets each, while Farman Senior bagged one.
In reply, Faisal Hills Riders played fearless cricket, reaching the target in 18.2 overs with a total of 174 for 5. The chase was anchored by a sensational knock from Talha Ashraf, who hammered 85 runs off just 45 balls, including multiple boundaries and sixes. He was well-supported by Ashtar, who remained unbeaten on 34, and Abdul Rehman Mani, who finished the game with 14 not out, showcasing his all-round brilliance.
The Royals' bowlers tried to defend the total, with Shah Mohammad, Qasim Iqbal, and Hazrat Ali each picking up a wicket, but were unable to stop the Riders' momentum. For his explosive batting performance, Talha Ashraf was rightly adjudged Player of the Match, while Hamza earned the title of Impact Player of the Match for his tight and economical spell that restricted the Royals’ scoring opportunities.
