MIT Solutions Win President’s Trophy Grade‑I
A second-innings recovery led by Abuzar Tariq set a defendable target that State Bank of Pakistan failed to reach, handing MIT the domestic first-class title.
Overview
- MIT beat State Bank of Pakistan by 51 runs after bowling SBP out for 185 while they chased 237 to win the President’s Trophy Grade‑I.
- MIT recovered from 112 in their first innings to post 296 in the second innings, a turnaround that shifted control of the final.
- Left-arm spinner Khalid Usman was the pick of MIT’s bowlers with 4-38 in the deciding innings and captaincy contributions, while Aamer Jamal finished the match with match figures of 8-71 and an important 55 with the bat.
- State Bank resumed the fourth innings at 165-7 but lost two more quick wickets on the final day as Mubasir Khan and Mohammad Abbas were dismissed for 32 and 6 respectively, leaving the chase short.
- The result concludes the Grade‑I season with individual awards going to Hasan Raza as top run‑scorer and to leading wicket-takers including Mohammad Ismail and Sirajuddin, highlighting strong performances across the competition.