The Mirpurkhaas Tigers roared to victory in the inaugural Sindh Premier League (SPL) final, crushing the Hyderabad Bahadurs by 79 runs at Karachi’s National Bank Arena.
Batting first, the Tigers put up a competitive 175/7 on the board. Captain Umar Amin led the way with a solid 32, while wicketkeeper-batsman Haseeb Ullah impressed with a quickfire 44 off 33 balls.
Qasim Akram and Danish Aziz chipped in with useful contributions before Yaqoob Jan provided a late flourish with 24 runs off 16 balls.
The Bahadurs’ chase faltered early, with only Sajjad Ali (26) and Hassan Nawaz (24) offering any real resistance. The mystery spin of Usman Tariq ripped through the middle order, claiming a sensational five-wicket haul in just three overs.
Yaqoob Jan picked up three more wickets to further dent the Bahadurs’ hopes, eventually skittling them out for just 96 runs.
Key points:
- Mirpurkhaas Tigers set a target of 175/7, with contributions from Amin, Ullah, and Jan.
- Hyderabad Bahadurs struggled in response, dismissed for 96 runs.
- Usman Tariq’s five-wicket haul and Yaqoob Jan’s three wickets sealed the win for Tigers.
- Mirpurkhaas Tigers crowned champions of the inaugural Sindh Premier League.
