03/05/2026
ALHUMDULILAH! 🇵🇰 Our Pak Force team beat KFSH Blues in the 4th match of the RCA T20 Tournament and qualified for the semifinal! 🎉
Shahid Mahmood Masterclass and Clinical Bowling Secure Dominant Win for Pak Force 🏏🏆
Pak Force achieved a victory over KFSH Blues by 42 runs, with a final score of 168/10 (Shahid Mahmood 68, Maiid Bashir 28) against KFSH Blues' 126/10 (Syed Wasif 49, Saqib Saleem Abbasi 17).
Shahid Mahmood Anchors Pak Force to a Strong Total
Batting first, Pak Force started with a flurry of boundarios in the powerplay, with Kashif Sidique M and Asad A both inding the fence early. However, KFSH Blues' bowlers quickly responded, as Syed W and Mateen U claimed early wickets to keep the scoring in check, Despite these early setbacks, Pak Force maintained a healthy run rate, reaching the 50-run milestone by the 5th over, boosted by a high-scoring 16-run over
The innings truly found its rhythm through the magnificent bat of Shahid Mahmood. He steadied the ship after the early dismissals, building a crucial 50-run partnership with Maiid Bashir. Bashir contributed a quickfire 28 off 20 balls before falling to Abdullah Zaidi, who then delivered another blow by dismissing Waseem Jutt Undeterred, Mahmood continued his aggressive yet measured approach, reaching a well-deserved half-century with a majestic six in the 13th over. He followed up with consecutive boundaries (4, 6) in the 14th over, demonstrating his command over the bowling attack. Mahmood's brilliant innings of 68 runs off 45 balls, studded with 7 fours and 2 sixes, finally ended via a run-out in the 15th over, His dismissal triggered a mini-collapse, but not before Pak Force had crossed the 150-run mark in the 1 6th over. KFSH Blues' Yasid Raheem capitalised on the late momentum shift, picking up two back-to-back wickets in the 18th over to help wrap up Pak Force's innings at 168 all out in 18.4 overs, setting a challenging target.
Pak Force Bowlers Dismantle KFSH Blues Chase
in pursuit of 169, KFSH Blues' chase got off to o disastrous start, immediately falling behind the required run rate. Shah J drew first blood, dismissing Nasir A for a duck in the opening over, The early damage escalated dramaticallv in the second over when Waseem Jutt ripped through the top order, bowling Adnan A and ther orchestrating a crucial run-out of Tasbeeh Ullah F. Jutt continued his excellent spell, removing Inam U in the 4th over, leaving KFSH Blues reeling and their hopes of a successful chase severely dented
With wickets tumbling, Syed Wasif emerged as the sole beacon of resistance for KFSH Blues, He fought a valiant battle, attempting to anchor the innings amidst the mounting pressure. Wasif kept the scoreboard ticking, helping his team reach 50 runs in the 8th over and even injecting some much-needed impetus with consecutive boundaries in a 15-run over in the 11th. He found some brief support from Saqib Saleem Abbasi, who added a quick 17, but the relentless accuracy of Pak Force's bowlers and the escalating required run rate proved insurmountable.
Syed Wasif's resilient inninas of 49 runs off 36 balls including 7 boundaries, was a testament to his determination. However, his dismissal by Muhammad Shoaib S in the 1 5th over, caught by Kashif Sidique M. effectivelv sealed KFSH Blues' fate. Waseem Jutt completed his sensational performance by claiming his third wicket, bowling Yasid Raheem. The remaining batsmen offered little resistance, and KFSH Blues were eventually bowled out for 126 in 18.4 overs, handing Pak Force a comprehensive 42-run victory
Key Performers Who Shaped the Outcome
The match was highlighted by several outstandinc individual performances. For Pak Force, Shahid Mahmood's commanding 68 runs provided the crucial foundation for their competitive total. With the ball Waseem Jutt was the undisputed star, delivering a match-winning spell of 3 wickets for just 19 runs, ripping through the KFSH Blues' top order. Muhammad Shoaib Sarwar also made vital contributions, picking up two key wickets for 21 runs, including the decisive wicket of Syed Wasif. For KFSH Blues, Syed Wasif's courageous 49 runs was a valiant effort, though ultimately in a losing cause. In their bowling department, Yasid Raheem and Abdullah Zaidi each claimed two wickets for KFSH Blues.
