KPL: Mirpur Royals edge Kotli Lions in Super Over thriller
Mirpur Royals emerged victorious against Kotli Lions in the first ever Super Over of the KPL.
MUZAFFARABAD (Dunya News) - Mirpur Royals emerged victorious after an intense battle with Kotli Lions that led to the first ever Super Over in the eleventh match of the first edition of Kashmir Premier League (KPL) at the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium, Dunya News reported.
Cashing just a two-run target in the Super Over, the Shoaib Malik-led side easily crossed the winning line on the first delivery.
The high-scoring game was tied at 211 for eight, when Mujtaba Ghayyas (13) was run out by a brilliant fielding effort from Shoaib Malik.
Ahsan Ali was unlucky was his valiant 99-run knock went in vain. He kept the team alive in the run-chase. He was well supported by Hasan Raza who scored 34 off 21 balls.
For Royals, Salman Irshad was the star of the show with the ball as he claimed figures of three for 39 in his four-over spell.
Earlier, batting first, Royals posted a mammoth total of 211 for six in their allotted 20 Overs.
Mukhtar Ahmed continued his good form with the bat as he went on to score 61 off 38 balls. Muhammad Akhlaq played a good hand of 45 runs.
Khushdil Shah provided a late boost to the innings with 41 off 13 balls to guide the team to a massive total.
For, Lions Mujtaba Ghayyas claimed figures of two for 23 in his three-over spell.
In the first match of the day Rawalakot Hawks defeated Bagh Stallions by five wicket.
