After a really hard month, challengers have finally opened their account by winning comprehensively against a local side in Hara, Riyadh. Challengers under the captainship of Sheroze Ali were 3 players less as they came on the field. Sheroze won the toss and elected to bat first. First over went for 20 runs. Things went even better when Awais Ahmed and Maaz Siddique brought up a brilliant cameo partnership. Challengers posted a huge total of 150 in 12 overs.
Well the start for the Opponent team was very well. Maaz's over went for 10. But then a series of wickets and BAAM that was it! Sheroze Ali took 3 wickets, Awais 2 wickets and the leggie Saad Backed one for the challengers.
Well the start for the Opponent team was very well. Maaz's over went for 10. But then a series of wickets and BAAM that was it! Sheroze Ali took 3 wickets, Awais 2 wickets and the leggie Saad Backed one for the challengers.
After the match Sheroze was asked about the victory and he said that "this is a start to what we have been looking forward to. Performances from individuals like Maaz ,Awais and Saad have justed improved with time and thats what we need." When asked about Moiez Haider's absence he said "Well he was out of form. He is a fine player with fine skills but we have left all on him, if he wants to continue with the team then he can go on and if doesnt wants then we dont have problem with it aswell"
Match Result: Pak Challengers win by 92 runs and lead the series 1-0.
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