The experienced and TPL Division One Champions Lahore Tigers went up against the new and youthful Kashmiri Panthers to kick-start the 2016 T20 Indoor League campaign with a bang. Lahore Tigers came out on top winning with a 108 run margin although it was not as easy as it suggests. The mighty Lahore Tigers posted an outstanding 273 in the first innings after being sent into bat by Awais Butt skipper of Kashmiri Panthers who opted to use the new ball. Asif Butt top scored with 37 runs which consisted of two 7’s.
Khurram Hussain was the pick of the bowlers for the Panthers having figures of 2-7. In reply Kashmiri Panthers scored a health 165 which is not bad for a team playing any cricket after 6 months. Abrar Khan top scored with 32 and the pick of the bowlers for Lahore Tigers was Zaheer Butt with figures of 3-10.
Not to forget a catch that already looks like catch of the season and tough for anyone to beat by Tanvir Butt diving forward for a low, was great for the camera. This game is not to go by to sum up the season as Kashmiri Panthers look like one of the better bowling units of the league. Once the rustiness has gone I’m sure they will be a to be reckoned with. Man of the Match was Toqeer Butt for his impressive 34 and figures of 2-12. What a cracking game to commence the season.
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