Saud hold nerve to edge Yasir in five-run finish

Saud secured a five-run victory over Yasir in a tight 15-over contest, posting 148 for eight before restricting their opponents to 143 for seven. The narrow margin reflected a competitive game in which both sides produced decisive contributions. Abdullah led Saud’s batting effort with 33 from 18 balls, including two fours and a six. His brisk innings helped establish the platform for a challenging total, while Saud’s side maintained enough momentum to reach 148 despite losing eight wickets. Yasir’s reply was driven by an explosive 37 from Tabby, who struck five sixes from 16 deliveries. Arsalan added 36 from 27 balls, with one four and three sixes, but Yasir ultimately finished five runs short of the target at 143 for seven. Saud was the standout performer with the ball, taking four wickets for 13 runs in three overs. That spell earned him Player of the Match honours, despite his brief contribution of 3 from four balls. Yasir’s bowlers also made an impact, with Yasir claiming three wickets for 27 runs in three overs and Hamza taking three for 48 from five overs.