Shaheen Shah Afridi takes seven wickets as Pakistan Gold win final

Pakistan Gold clinched a comprehensive 101-run victory against Pakistan Greens in the final of the National Champions Cup. The decisive title clash witnessed dominant performances from the batting and bowling units of Pakistan Gold, ultimately outclassing their opponents to lift the prestigious trophy in the tournament.

Batting first, Pakistan Gold posted a formidable total of 340 without losing a wicket, finishing their innings at 340/0. The mammoth total was anchored by Saad Khan, who played a stellar innings to score a century, single-handedly providing Pakistan Gold with a commanding and virtually unassailable target in the high-stakes final.

In response, Pakistan Greens began their chase with contributions from the top order, including Fakhar Zaman, who contributed 31 runs. A partnership of 90 runs was established between Saad Beg and Omair Yusuf, offering some resistance and stabilizing the innings during the run chase.

However, the momentum shifted dramatically after Pakistan Greens progressed from 147/2 to a precarious 167/6. The collapse was orchestrated by a devastating bowling spell from Shaheen Shah Afridi, whose exceptional performance dismantled the batting lineup completely.

Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with remarkable bowling figures of 8.3-0-36, claiming a total of seven wickets. His stellar spell notably included a sensational hat-trick, which shattered any remaining hopes of a recovery for Pakistan Greens.

Ultimately, Pakistan Greens were bowled out for 239 runs, sealing a 101-run defeat. For his extraordinary bowling performance of seven wickets, Shaheen Shah Afridi was rightfully awarded the player of the match award in the National Champions Cup final.