Nazimabad Heroes vs Karachi Braves — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
INTER CITY TOURNAMENT 2026 • Nazimabad Heroes won the match by 98 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of INTER CITY TOURNAMENT 2026, Nazimabad Heroes took on Karachi Braves on Jul 17, 2026, 11:15 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Nazimabad Heroes won the match by 98 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 236 runs and 20 wickets fall between Nazimabad Heroes (167/10 in 19.1 overs) and Karachi Braves (69/10 in 10.4 overs).
2. Nazimabad Heroes Innings Breakdown (167/10)
Batting in the first innings, Nazimabad Heroes finished on 167/10 from 19.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.71 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Nazimabad Heroes accumulated 62 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Hamza Siddiqui spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 19 balls (including 3 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 157.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Daniyal Sheikh, who contributed 25 runs off 18 deliveries, while Usman Ali added 20 (11b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Areez Qasim led the bowling figures with 3/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Ehan Siddiqui (2/20 in 3.0 overs).
3. Karachi Braves Chase & Second Innings Summary (69/10)
Pursuing a target of 168 runs for victory, Karachi Braves recorded 69/10 in 10.4 overs at a scoring rate of 6.47 runs per over. Rameel Abbas anchored the chase for Karachi Braves with 20 runs from 19 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 105.3), alongside Ehan Siddiqui who chipped in with 14 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Saad Hussain delivered a key spell of 3/8 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Daniyal Sheikh finished with 3/12 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ahsan Malik and Daniyal Sheikh (Nazimabad Heroes ), who combined for 37 runs off 18 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 5 stumpings, with Mehrab Ali 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—Daniyal Sheikh (Nazimabad Heroes ) topped the match rankings with 145.0 total points, followed closely by Areez Qasim (132.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daniyal Sheikh.