AJK outclass Bahawalpur by 8 wickets in the final of 15th edition
Sports Bulletin Report
Peshawar: In a thrilling finale of the 15th PBCC T-20 Blind Cricket Trophy (Grade-1), AJK triumphed over Bahawalpur with a commanding 8-wicket victory. Winning the toss, AJK elected to field first, a strategy that proved effective as they managed to restrict Bahawalpur to 225/9 in 20 overs
Bahawalpur’s innings was anchored by Mohammad Rashid, who scored a brisk 51 off 31 balls, with solid support from Zafar Iqbal’s 42 off 34 balls. However, AJK’s bowlers held their nerve, with captain Nisar Ali leading the attack, taking 2 vital wickets. Idrees and Amir Haroon chipped in with a wicket each.
Chasing 226, AJK delivered a stellar batting performance. They reached the target on the final ball of the 20th over, finishing at 228/2. Nisar Ali, continuing his all-round brilliance, smashed an unbeaten 93 off 50 balls and was well-supported by Talha Iqbal, who contributed 64 runs from just 30 deliveries. Mohammad Ayyaz claimed the sole wicket for Bahawalpur.
Final Result: AJK won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match: Nisar Ali (AJK)
Venue: Hayatabad Sports Complex,
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by notable dignitaries including Syed Sultan Shah (Chairman PBCC & President World Blind Cricket Ltd.), Mr. Javed Yousaf (Ex-Director Special Education, KPK), Mohammad Salman Tariq Bukhari (Director Marketing PBCC), Masood Jan (General Secretary PCCB), and Habibullah Khattak (President PCCB), who presented awards to the outstanding performers.
Players of the Tournament:
B1: Riasat Khan (Abbottabad)
B2: Anees Javed (Islamabad)
B3: Sanwal Shahzada (Lahore)
Best Wicketkeeper: Faizan Khatak (Islamabad)
