Habib Bank Limited bowlers dominated the first innings and restricted State Bank of Pakistan to a below par score of 106 in their 20 overs, after they chose to bat at the Advance Telecom Ramadan T20 Cup’s pool A match played on Thursday in the National Stadium, Karachi.
State Bank of Pakistan fall of early wickets did not give them the momentum to score a competitive target in their crucial tie. Only three of its batsmen manage to reach the two figure score, but none could capitalize on their start. Rammez Raja’s four boundaries at the top of the innings and Rizwan Haider’s well played 27 down the order could not help their team to defend a very low scoring total. Asad Baig and Ehsan Adil were the most successful and economical bowlers for Habib Bank, taking two wickets each.
As opponents, Habib Bank lost quick wickets after Mohammad Ali dismissed their captain and one down batsmen in the second over to leave the score at 5 for 2. However, opener and player of the match, Asad Baig and rest of the following three batsmen scores in twenties, ensured Habib Bank win with 12 balls remaining. Mohammad Ali with three wickets was the leading bowler for State Bank.
Habib Bank Limited 111 for 4 (Asad 27 and 2-10, Behram 27, Hassan 26*, Ehsan 2-13) beat State Bank of Pakistan 106 for 7 (Rizwan 27*, Rameez 26, Usman 25, Ali 2-17) by 6 wickets.