LAHORE – Imam-ul-Haq displayed stunning performance guiding Balochistan to bag a six-wicket victory against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Match 22 of the National T20 Cup at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
Balochistan openers Abdullah Shafiq (28 off 24) and Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (14 off 15) provided the side an impressive opening stand. After Bangalzai’s dismissal, Imam-ul-Haq came on the crease and thrashed unbeaten 64 runs.
After 14 overs, Balochistan need 62 runs in 36 balls & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa need 7 wickets to win!#BALvKP Live: https://t.co/txEYwifLA0 #KhelTouHoRahaHai | #NationalT20Cup pic.twitter.com/1BJMFymGNd
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2021
Amad Butt smashed the winning shot to earn the last over win against KP.
Earlier, Balochistan won the toss and decided to bat first.
KP had set a target of 156 runs for Balochistan in the crucial match. Opening pair – Aamer Azmat and Israrullah – could not take a good start as KP lost two early wickets.
An early wicket for Balochistan as Junaid Khan dismisses Aamer Azmat.#BALvKP Live: https://t.co/txEYwhYabq #KhelTouHoRahaHai | #NationalT20Cup pic.twitter.com/5po6fL9MrV
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2021
After Mohammad Rizwan was sent to the pavilion at 17 runs, Sahibzada Farhan held the reins and helped team to post a fighting total.
FIFTY!! 5th T20 half-century for Sahibzada Farhan!#BALvKP Live: https://t.co/txEYwifLA0 #KhelTouHoRahaHai | #NationalT20Cup pic.twitter.com/P4PaNTXVus
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 7, 2021
Farhan made 78 runs off 45 before he was removed by Junaid Khan. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Wasim Jr scored 12 runs each.
