Muhammad Nizam KARACHI:
In an action-packed night at the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium, Dhara Dabang delivered a dominant performance, crushing Dhande Fighters by 8 wickets in the Khatri Premier League (KPL) Season 3 T20 Floodlight Cricket Tournament 2025.
This victory marked Dhara Dabang’s second consecutive win in the tournament.
Taha Shines with All-Round Brilliance:
First-class cricketer Muhammad Taha was the star of the match. He showcased a brilliant all-round performance, excelling both with the ball and the bat.
After winning the toss, Dhara Dabang captain Shahid Sagar chose to field first—a decision that paid off quickly.
Dhande Fighters Collapse for Just 70 Runs:
The Dhande Fighters struggled from the start, getting bowled out for just 70 runs in 17.4 overs.
Haris Ali Khan was the only player to reach double figures, scoring 13 runs off 23 balls, including one boundary.
Dhara Dabang Bowling Highlights:
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Muhammad Taha: 3 wickets for 8 runs in 3.4 overs
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Saqib Khan: 2 wickets for 4 runs
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Ashfaq DS: 2 wickets for 11 runs
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M. Taha Khatri: 2 wickets for 21 runs
Dhara Dabang Chase Down the Target in Style:
In response, Dhara Dabang comfortably reached the target, scoring 71 for 2 in just 8.5 overs.
Muhammad Taha continued his heroics with the bat, scoring 29 not out off 18 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six.
Osama AB played a quickfire innings of 20 runs from 14 balls, smashing three fours and a six.
Jahanzeb Sultan contributed 13 runs off 16 balls, including two boundaries.
Aftab Ibrahim and Haris Ali Khan picked up one wicket each for Dhande Fighters.
Post-Match Ceremony:
The post-match ceremony was led by Wahab Babaji, owner of BJ Kids and title sponsor of KPL 3. He presented the Man of the Match award (sponsored by Bin Younus and New Al-Hameed Garments) to Muhammad Taha for his outstanding all-round performance.
Also present at the ceremony were Owais Babaji, Danish Babaji, and Asif AB.
Match Summary:
Dhande Fighters: 70 all out in 17.4 overs
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Haris Ali Khan: 13 runs
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Muhammad Taha: 3-8
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Saqib Khan: 2-4
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Ashfaq DS: 2-11
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Taha Khatri: 2-21
Dhara Dabang: 71/2 in 8.5 overs
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Muhammad Taha: 29*
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Osama AB: 20
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Jahanzeb Sultan: 13
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Haris Ali Khan: 1-28
Upcoming Fixture:
Dhara Dabang will next face Buchra Warriors on July 14 at 10:00 PM at Asghar Ali Shah Stadium, Karachi.
