Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared to believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances..

Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared to believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances….

Last Friday the Stunners took to the field again with their magnificent warriors for a match against Stars Eleven. The Stunners captain Adnan Ahmad won the toss and decided to bat. Abdul Haseeb and Saqlain Latif Satti started the innings. The bowling from Stars Eleven [SE] was outstanding and they didn't allow either batsmen room to play shots and score freely.

 Saqlain was soon removed by Abid in the 7th over for only 18 runs, and in came "boom boom boy" Tallat. He looked to play his natural shorts but the disciplined Stars eleven bowling ensured he was unable to score freely. The bowling from SE was undoubtedly marvelous, but soon enough, after an over, Tallat got into his groove and the crowd cheered for some "boom boom" action. Tallat obliged with two huge hits over the boundary and soon Abdul Haseeb got into the action as well. Unfortunately Abdul Haseeb well played innings ended when he was caught on 32. Noman came in and Tallat's hitting seemed infectious as he hit two sixes immediately after taking strike.

Tallat continued playing well and made 38 quick fire runs but was caught from the boundary line by an outstanding catch by Mr. Abid. This prompted a mini collapse as three quick wickets fell on the trot and the run rate took a dive. In the last 6 overs, the Stunners could only make 45 runs which included a beautiful six from Suleman Ashraf in the last over.

Chasing 159 runs looked an easy task for SE but The Stunners sensed they could put up a fight. When they took to the field, the confidence, the body language, the determination, the Stunners were not going down easy. Suleman and Abdul Haseeb bowled extremely well in the first spell and the SE batsmen were unable to score runs freely. In the second spell Kashif and Tallat also bowled well and succeeded to maintain the pressure created by Suleman and Abdul Haseeb. As wicketkeeper, Abdul Haseeb caught some outstanding catches that had to be seen to be believed. By the end of the 13^th over of the SE innings, they were all out for only 97 runs.

The man of the match award went to none other than Abdul Haseeb for his outstanding performance in all departments of the game. Congrats again to the marvelous Abdul Haseeb.

Note: This is the second time Abdul Haseeb has bagged the man of the match award in the last four matches.

Summary: The Stunners 159 for 8 (Tallat Saleem 38, Abdul Haseeb 32, Saqlain Latif 18) beat Stars Eleven 97 for all by 62 runs.

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

Pak Cricket Club won the toss and decided to bat first.

Abdul Haseeb struck with the third ball of the innings, bowling skipper Mushtaq for a duck.

Wasim Abbas provided excellent support to Abdul Haseeb as the Pak Club batsmen laboured to find the runs.

The second spell of Tallat Saleem and Kashif Ali was also fantastic.

Bowling from The Stunners side was fantastic but Mr. Kashif also played a wonderful inning and was the only batsman who made a splendid 78 with some  superb sixes. Unfortunately he was run out and that was a huge wicket for The Stunners and saved at least 40-45 runs. PCC made 181 runs in 16 overs for the loss of 7 wickets.

Abdul Haseeb, Waseem, Kashif, Tallat & Talha bowled very well.

The Stunners innings

The Stunners required 182 runs to return home triumphant.

Syed Waqas and Saqlain Latif started the inning. Syed on the strike. One dot ball and a single was taken. In the first over only four runs were made. Syed was badly injured and was unable to play. Everyone was able to see the pain he was going through. Saqlain started a wonderful inning with beautiful sixes. Syed was sent to the pavilion for four runs only.

Sqlain played wonderfully with 5 sixes and 1 four. Tallat comes in, as first down. A big six on the fine leg to get off the mark.

Tallat began his innings with his usual flair. Off the second ball he faced, he struck another six. He continued playing outstanding shorts around the wicket. Saqlain also played a vital role and provided full support to Tallat. Tallat was the most attractive knock, his 98 runs coming from 27 balls with 14 sixes and 2 fours. The Stunners won the match in 10th over at the loss of one wicket only.

Note: Abdul Haseeb remained the one and only stunner who made 100.

At the end Saqlain was 47 and Tallat 98 [both not out]. A big round of applause for Saqlain.

Man of the Match award goes to none other than Tallat. Weldone Tallat.

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

The Stunners.

 

The Stunners.