LAHORE — Central Punjab beat Balochistan by three wickets in the 28th match of the National T20 Cup that was played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Earlier, Balochistan set a 162-run target for Central Punjab, which the latter achieved in 18.1 overs.
Bowler Sameen Gul from Central Punjab was given Player of the Match award as he got 3 wickets and conceded just 20 runs in four overs.
Sameen Gul reflects on his player of the match performance!
Scorecard: https://t.co/Bw6Gh4O2nk#BALvCP | #KhelTouHoRahaHai | #NationalT20Cup pic.twitter.com/Akr9iRlTTS
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 10, 2021
Mohammad Faizan got two wickets for 30 runs in four overs and Qasim Akram got one wicket after conceding 26 runs.
On the batting side, Muhammad Akhlaq scored 31 runs for 21 balls, Wahab Riaz 28 runs for 9 balls (not out) and Faheem Ashraf 27 runs for 15 balls.
Earlier, Central Punjab won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Bowled him! 💥
Sameen Gul claims his first wicket as Abdul Bangalzai departs, the early strike for Home City Central Punjab!#BALvCP Live: https://t.co/5pfK286g69 #NationalT20Cup | #KhelTouHoRahaHai pic.twitter.com/uuAoB21Z7y— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 10, 2021
The match began at 7:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time).