Shaheen Strikers vs Kashmir (AJK Friend Club) — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
NRC 5 Cricket Tournament • Shaheen Strikers won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of NRC 5 Cricket Tournament, Shaheen Strikers took on Kashmir (AJK Friend Club) on Jan 12, 2026, 05:43 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Shaheen Strikers won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 193 runs and 10 wickets fall between Kashmir (AJK Friend Club) (95/8 in 10.0 overs) and Shaheen Strikers (98/2 in 7.2 overs).
2. Kashmir (AJK Friend Club) Innings Breakdown (95/8)
Batting in the first innings, Kashmir (AJK Friend Club) finished on 95/8 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Kashmir (AJK Friend Club) accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Tabraiz Khan spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 26 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 115.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Murad, who contributed 18 runs off 7 deliveries, while Muhammad Zaheer Khan added 16 (5b). The bowling side conceded 15 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Hassan Raza led the bowling figures with 2/5 in 2.0 overs (economy 2.50), assisted by Sarang Ahmed (1/11 in 2.0 overs).
3. Shaheen Strikers Chase & Second Innings Summary (98/2)
Pursuing a target of 96 runs for victory, Shaheen Strikers recorded 98/2 in 7.2 overs at a scoring rate of 13.36 runs per over. Sarang Ahmed anchored the chase for Shaheen Strikers with 37 runs from 15 balls (2 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 246.7), alongside Basit Ali who chipped in with 31 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Muhammad Zaheer Khan delivered a key spell of 1/18 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Waseem Kashmiri (Captain) finished with 1/40 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Basit Ali and Muhammad Usman (Shaheen Strikers), who combined for 53 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Minarul Sk making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sarang Ahmed (Shaheen Strikers) topped the match rankings with 120.0 total points, followed closely by Hassan Raza (82.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sarang Ahmed.