TN Sports | Karachi:
The Storm Warriors emerged as champions of the Aga Khan Gymkhana Premier League (AKG) Season 02, edging out the United Hurricanes by 8 runs in a gripping final at the AKG Ground.
A Dominant Batting Display:
Batting first, the Storm Warriors posted a competitive 186/5 in 20 overs.
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Mir Naseeb Noor Ali led the charge with a stunning 82 off 56 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes.
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Support came from Ubaid Rehman (36 off 24) and Jalal Ullah (20 runs).
United Hurricanes’ Pervaiz Ali impressed with the ball, grabbing 2 wickets for just 2 runs.
Hurricanes Fall Just Short:
In response, the Hurricanes managed 178 all out, falling short by 8 runs.
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Aameer Qureshi top-scored with 67 off 39 balls, while Pervaiz Ali added a valuable 37 off 29.
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Storm Warriors’ bowlers kept the pressure on.
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Asad Ali Khowaja (3-12) and Shayan Ali (3-27) were standouts.
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Awais Ullah Baig (2-8) also played a key role.
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Awards and Accolades:
The final was attended by former Pakistan fast bowler Muhammad Sami and KSRC Chairman Abdul Sultan Khimani, who presented the trophies.
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Hamid Ali, captain of Storm Warriors, received the winner’s trophy.
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Saud Islam, skipper of United Hurricanes, accepted the runners-up trophy.
Individual Honors:
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Best Batsman & Man of the Final: Mir Naseeb Noor Ali (400 runs in the tournament)
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Best Bowler: Shayan Ali (11 wickets)
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Man of the Tournament: Saud Islam (400 runs & 7 wickets)
A Celebrated Closing:
The ceremony included shields, acknowledgments for sponsors, and appreciation for organizers. Dignitaries such as Rafiq Jandani, Karim Hudani, Kashif Kitani, and Alizay Sabir were among the attendees, adding prestige to the event.
Match Summary:
Storm Warriors: 186/5 (Mir Naseeb Noor Ali 82, Ubaid Rehman 36; Pervaiz Ali 2-2)
United Hurricanes: 178 all out (Aameer Qureshi 67, Pervaiz Ali 37; Asad Ali Khowaja 3-12, Shayan Ali 3-27)
The thrilling finale closed out a highly successful season, celebrating cricketing excellence and community spirit.
