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PTV Defend 40 To Set Lowest Successful Defence In First-Class Cricket

Ali Usman's 6 for 9 on a turning Karachi surface sealed the two-run win for Pakistan Television.

Pakistan Television (PTV) defended a target of 40 against Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) to set a new record in first-class cricket.
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Overview

  • SNGPL, set 40 to win, were all out for 37 at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium in the President’s Trophy Grade-I fixture.
  • The result surpassed Oldfield’s 1794 feat of defending 41 against MCC, establishing the new benchmark for the lowest successful defence.
  • Left-arm spinner Ali Usman took 6 for 9 with Amad Butt adding 4 for 28, closing out the chase in 19.4 overs.
  • The low target arose after PTV made 166, SNGPL replied with 238 for a 72-run lead, and PTV’s second innings of 111 left 40 to get.
  • CricTracker reported the victory lifted PTV to second on the points table, with SNGPL slipping to third.