Multan Vs Lahore – Match 08 – National T20 Cup 2026

Multan Edges Out Lahore in High-Scoring Thriller – National T20 Cup 2026

In a classic National T20 Cup encounter at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Multan Region secured a nerve-wracking 3-run victory over the defending champions, Lahore Region Blues. After being put into bat, Multan posted a formidable 200/6, a total that eventually proved just enough to withstand a fierce onslaught from Lahore’s top order.

Multan’s Middle Order and Late Fireworks

Despite a shaky start where the openers were dismissed cheaply, Multan’s middle order provided the necess ary stability and acceleration. Muhammad Shahzad anchored the innings with a composed half-century, while Arafat Minhas and Aamer Yamin provided the late-inning explosive power, collecting 40 runs in the final two overs to push the score to exactly 200.

Muhammad Shahzad: 54 runs (40 balls, 3x4s, 4x6s)

Arafat Minhas: 35 runs (17 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s)

Aamer Yamin: 24* runs (6 balls, 3x4s, 2x6s)

Mohammad Rizwan (Lahore): 3/39 (4 overs)

Umar Siddiq’s Valiant Charge

Chasing a target of 201, Lahore Blues relied heavily on a masterclass from Umar Siddiq. The opener played a sensational knock, nearly single-handedly keeping Lahore in the hunt with a mix of traditional and innovative boundary hitting. However, his dismissal in the 19th over shifted the momentum back toward the bowling side.

Umar Siddiq: 91 runs (51 balls, 13x4s, 3x6s)

Ali Razzaq: 45 runs (26 balls, 2x4s, 4x6s)

Strike Rate (Siddiq): 178.43

Powerplay Score: 54/2 (6 overs)

Arafat Minhas: The All-Round Difference

The match was ultimately decided by the composure of Multan’s young all-rounder Arafat Minhas. After his critical cameo with the bat, he returned with the ball to stifle Lahore’s middle order, picking up the crucial wickets of Saad Nasim and Qasim Akram to derail the chase during the middle overs.

Arafat Minhas (Bowling): 2/32 (4 overs)

Sirajuddin: 2/45 (4 overs)

Winning Margin: 3 runs

Lahore Final Score: 197/6 (20 overs)