Speen Ghar Tigers Clinch 24 runs Win in a Thriller
Speen Ghar Tigers have won by 24 runs. Speen Ghar Tigers batted first and posted 209/9 in 20 overs. Band-e-Amir Dragons, chasing 210, fell short at 185/8 in 20 overs.
Bahir Shah was the standout in the first innings, scoring 56 off 34 balls (SR 165). 2 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 66 runs.
Barakzai Nasari fought hard with 69 off 42 balls, but it was not enough to haul Band-e-Amir Dragons over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Ismat Alam delivered figures of 2/27 in 4 overs (Econ 6.8). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
SG lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
69* off 42 balls (SR 164), 6 fours, 3 sixes
2/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75)
56 off 34 balls (SR 165), 6 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Speen Ghar Tigers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Band-e-Amir Dragons came up short by 24 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. SG lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.