LAHORE: Imperial Club produced a major upset in the Yaseen Akhtar T20 Cup at Jallo Stadium, defeating Faran Sports Club by 39 runs. Batting first, Imperial Club posted a competitive total of 173-9 in their allotted 20 overs. Khizar Hayat led the charge with a brilliant 64-run knock, while Arjumand Hafeez contributed a valuable 28 runs to set a strong target. For Faran Sports, M Tayyab, Nawaz, and Falak Sher picked up two wickets each.
Chasing 174, Faran Sports Club struggled against disciplined bowling and were eventually bowled out for 134. Despite a fighting 64 from Sufyan Ali, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships or maintain momentum against a determined Imperial attack. Shahid Khan claimed five wickets, while Ahmad Zada bagged three. Shahid Khan was declared Player of the Match.
After the match, Imperial Club president Mashood Hussain Shirazi praised his team's performance, calling the win against a strong and experienced Faran Sports side a significant achievement. The victory highlights Imperial Club's growing strength in local cricket.
