Zaitullah Shaheen's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Speen Ghar Tigers
Speen Ghar Tigers have won by 6 wickets. Boost Defenders batted first and posted 143/10 in 18.5 overs. Speen Ghar Tigers chased down 144 in just 14.4 overs.
Boost Defenders struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Hazratullah Zazai top-scored with 40 off 28 balls (SR 143), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 59 runs.
In the chase, Ismat Alam anchored the innings with 46 off 29 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Speen Ghar Tigers on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Zaitullah Shaheen delivered figures of 3/14 in 4 overs (Econ 3.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
SG lead the series 7-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match swung decisively when Boost Defenders lost 4 wickets in a 5-over passage during the chase. What had been a competitive equation turned into a rearguard action, and from there, the asking rate was always climbing.
Key Performers
46* off 29 balls (SR 159), 2 fours, 3 sixes
3/14 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.50)
40 off 28 balls (SR 143), 7 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Speen Ghar Tigers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Boost Defenders were outplayed in all departments. A 6 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. SG lead the series 7-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.