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Karachi, 25 December 2025: Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) lifted the President’s Cup One-Day trophy after defeating Pakistan Television (PTV) by four wickets in the final at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday evening.
Chasing a modest target of 165, KRL achieved the target in 34.4 overs for the loss of six wickets, riding on a composed half-century by Shahzaib Khan and a brisk, unbeaten cameo from Muhammad Amir Barki. With the win, KRL pocketed the trophy along with prize money of PKR 5 million, while runners-up PTV settled for PKR 2.5 million.
Earlier, PTV who opted to bat after winning the toss, were bowled out for 164 in 40.2 overs. Captain Shamyl Hussain top-scored with a fighting 50 off 44 balls, striking six fours and two sixes, but found little support from the rest of the batting line-up.
For KRL, Ahmad Hassan and Sufyan Moqim bagged three wickets apiece. Ahmed Bashir picked up two scalps, while captain Iftikhar Ahmed maintained pressure with an economical spell with figures of 10-2-27-1.
In turn, KRL got off to a brisk start through wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig, who struck 23 off just 16 balls, which included five fours. After early wickets, Shahzaib anchored the innings with a patient 53 off 83 balls, including four fours and a six ensuring stability in the chase. Despite brief resistance from PTV bowlers with Faisal Akram leading the effort with three wickets and Ali Usman claiming two, KRL remained in control.
Skipper Iftikhar Ahmed contributed 25 off 38 balls, hitting four boundaries, while Muhammad Amir Barki sealed the victory in style with an unbeaten 21 off 13 balls, supported by Hamza Nazar (10 not out, 19b, 1x4).
KRL players also dominated the individual honours at the President’s Cup tournament with Shahzaib being adjudged player of the match for his match-winning knock in the final and also finishing as the best batter of the tournament scoring 485 runs, including one century and five half-centuries. Iftikhar was named player of the tournament following an impressive all-round display, scoring 240 runs and claiming 14 wickets, while Sufyan topped the bowling charts to secure the best bowler award with 20 wickets.
PTV’s Taimur Khan stood out behind the stumps and was rewarded with the best wicket-keeper of the tournament after registering 12 dismissals.
Scores in brief:
KRL beat PTV by four wickets at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi
PTV 164 all out, 40.2 overs (Shamyl Hussain 50; Sufyan Moqim 3-23, Ahmad Hassan 3-25, Ahmed Bashir 2-34)
KRL 165-6, 34.4 overs (Shahzaib Khan 53; Faisal Akram 3-51, Ali Usman 2-19)
Player of the match – Shahzaib Khan (KRL)
Player of the tournament – Iftikhar Ahmed (KRL) (240 runs, 14 wickets)
Best batter of the tournament – Shahzaib Khan (KRL) (485 runs, 1x100, 5x50s)
Best bowler of the tournament – Sufyan Moqim (KRL) (20 wickets)
Best wicket-keeper of the tournament – Taimur Khan (PTV) (12 dismissals)
