Lahore Eagles v Rawalpindi Rams - Faysal Bank Super Eight T-20 Cup – Match Update
Lahore Eagles 158 v Rawalpindi Rams 124 - Lahore Eagles won by 34 runs
Hosts Rawalpindi are looking unimpressive in the ongoing Faysal Bank Super Eight T-20 Cup as they lost their second successive game on Wednesday, March 28, after losing by 34 runs against Lahore Eagles at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
After this defeat the hosts sit at the bottom of the pool table in Group B with a -1.650 run rate. Eagles on the other hand, have landed on the second place in the same group with a run rate of +0.611.
In a jam-packed stadium, Lahore after winning the toss chose to bat first, however, the side failed to take full advantage of the decision as they lost their first wicket with only 17 runs on the board.
Opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-Farhat-c64218 then exhibited their phenomenal class as they stood defiant against the bowling attack from the Rams and defying the home advantage that their opponents had, Lahore batsmen showing great resolve and composure belted sensational shots all around the park.
In the 10th over it was time for the partnership to finally come to an end as Farhat fell after hammering a knock of 33 runs.
The loss of Farhat trigged an unexpected batting collapse as Rawalpindi bowlers made a comeback by dismissing Lahore batsmen at will.
The belligerent loss of wickets reduced the flow of runs as Lahore tried to focus on protecting their wickets.
With the racket by the Rawalpindi fans, who went ballistic on the sight of their bowling making a comeback, Lahore opener Taufeeq kept the pressure on his opponents and clobbered an innings of 76 runs to help his side amass a tally of 158 on the board.
From Rawalpindi, left-arm pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sohail-Tanvir-c90665 was the most successful bowler with three wickets to his name.
Defending a respectable total, Lahore put pressure on Rawalpindi early and grabbed four wickets by the time the batting side had posted 18 runs on the board.
Rawalpindi batsmen exhibited lack of resolve and passion to play against the modest bowling attack from Lahore, and except for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Awais-Zia-c46838, none of the batsmen fared against Lahore.
Zia found his way back to the pavilion after playing an impressive innings of 55 runs off 40 deliveries as his side fell after posting 124 runs on the board in 17.5 overs.
Taufeeq Umar was named as the Player of the Match for his insurmountable contribution with the bat.
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