National T20 Cup 2026: Usama Mir’s Six-Wicket Haul Powers Sialkot Past Lahore Blues

PESHAWAR: Sialkot’s decision to bat first proved decisive after Lahore Blues captain Saad Nasim opted to field. The seven-time champions posted a commanding 210/4 in 20 overs, with Abdullah Shafique top-scoring with 57 from 31 balls, including six fours and three sixes.

Abdullah shared an 80-run third-wicket partnership with Hasan Nawaz, who contributed 41 off 28 deliveries, hitting three boundaries and two sixes. Middle-order batters Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti and Mohsin Riaz then finished in style, putting together an unbeaten 76-run stand. Bhatti smashed 47 not out from 17 balls with five fours and three sixes, while Mohsin contributed a steady 30 from 26 deliveries.

For Lahore Blues, Mohammad Rizwan and Hunain Shah picked up two wickets each.

Usama Mir Steals the Show

Chasing 211 in the Sialkot vs Lahore Blues 2026 fixture, Lahore Blues struggled against Sialkot’s disciplined bowling, scoring only 100 runs before being bowled out in 14.2 overs. Hamza Zahoor top-scored with 37 from 23 balls, followed by Umar Siddiq’s 31 off 31 deliveries. No other batter managed double figures.

Usama Mir’s six-wicket haul for just 8 runs in 3.2 overs earned him Player of the Match honors. He received support from Sufiyan Muqeem with two wickets, while Mohammad Ali and Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti contributed one wicket each.

Impact on Group B Standings

This emphatic 110-run win marked Sialkot’s first victory in their second outing, moving them up to second in Group B of the National T20 Cup 2026 Group B Sialkot win standings. With two points, they leapfrogged Karachi Blues and Multan, both also with two points, setting up an exciting battle for the top spots.