Muhammad Nizam Karachi (Sports Reporter): The AKG Premier League Season 2 continued to deliver exciting cricket action at the AKG Ground in Karachi, with Super Kings securing their first victory of the season by defeating United Thunders by five wickets, while Friends United overcame Aziz Damani by 26 runs in their match.
Super Kings Clinch First Win Against United Thunders: United Thunders won the toss and chose to bat first, but they struggled to build partnerships and were all-out for a modest 112 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Javed Mansoor top-scored for his side with 46 runs off 35 balls, including five boundaries. Mohammad Isa was the standout bowler for Super Kings, taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs, while Imran Mehboob and Sabir Khan contributed with two wickets each. Captain Saleem Abdul Rehman and Iliyan Murad each claimed one wicket.
In reply, Super Kings chased down the target of 113 runs in 17.5 overs, losing five wickets along the way. Khurram Shehzad was the highest scorer for the winning team, making 39 runs off 32 balls, including five fours. Amin Akbar Ali provided valuable support with an unbeaten 23 runs off 19 balls, while Saleem Aman and Sami Saleem Ladhya chipped in with 19 runs each. Left-arm spinner Rahim Suleman was the standout bowler for United Thunders, claiming 3 wickets for 16 runs. Despite a strong effort from the bowlers, United Thunders could not prevent Super Kings from securing the win. Mohammad Isa was named the Man of the Match for his excellent all-round performance.
Friends United Secure 26-Run Win Over Aziz Damani: In the second match of the day, Friends United set a formidable target after opting to bat first. They posted an impressive 181/3 in 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten half-century from Rohil Javaid, who made 55 runs off 39 balls, including seven boundaries and one six. Skipper Murtaza Maajid also contributed with an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls, hitting four fours and one six. Shoaib Bashir added a quickfire 33 runs off 22 balls, while Kamran Wali scored 24 runs off 13 balls. Nabil Rehmat was the best bowler for Aziz Damani, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs.
In reply, Aziz Damani’s chase fell short, as they managed 155/9 in their 20 overs. Skipper Mir Afzal Baig was the top scorer with 33 runs off 23 balls, including three sixes and two fours. Irfan Rehmat contributed 29 runs off 17 balls, with five fours and one six, while Irfan Ali made 23 runs from 27 balls. Friends United’s bowlers kept the pressure on, with Fayyaz Hussain taking 2 wickets for 18 runs, Inshall bagging 2 wickets for 19 runs, and Kamran Wali taking 2 wickets for 27 runs. Rohil Javaid’s all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Results at a Glance: Super Kings defeated United Thunders by 5 wickets. Friends United defeated Aziz Damani by 26 runs. The AKG Premier League Season 2 is heating up, with exciting contests still to come. Both Super Kings and Friends United will look to build on their victories as the tournament progresses.
