Lahore Blues produced a dominant performance to lift the National T20 Cup title with a resounding nine-wicket victory over Peshawar in the final at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, on Thursday.
Salman Mirza’s four-wicket haul set up the win before Umar Siddiq’s unbeaten half-century sealed the chase with 24 balls to spare.Peshawar, electing to bat first, struggled to build momentum and managed only 110/9 in their 20 overs. The innings began on a shaky note, losing Waqar Ahmed (9) in the second over.
Mohammad Rizwan then removed Sahibzada Farhan (17) in the seventh over, dealing a major blow to Peshawar’s hopes. Captain Iftikhar Ahmed (34) and Mohammad Zulkifal (32) provided some resistance with a 38-run partnership, but Lahore Blues kept control.
Salman Mirza was the standout bowler, finishing with 4-21, while Mohammad Irfan took 2-20.Peshawar, electing to bat first, struggled to build momentum and managed only 110/9 in their 20 overs. The innings began on a shaky note, losing Waqar Ahmed (9) in the second over.
Mohammad Rizwan then removed Sahibzada Farhan (17) in the seventh over, dealing a major blow to Peshawar’s hopes. Captain Iftikhar Ahmed (34) and Mohammad Zulkifal (32) provided some resistance with a 38-run partnership, but Lahore Blues kept control.
Salman Mirza was the standout bowler, finishing with 4-21, while Mohammad Irfan took 2-20.
With this commanding win, Lahore Blues clinched the National T20 Cup, marking a dominant end to their campaign. Salman Mirza was named Player of the Match for his match-winning bowling spell.
