PTV KRL Final Set for President’s Cup Showdown Today
The PTV KRL final takes place today at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. PTV, led by Shamyl Hussain, will face KRL under Iftikhar Ahmed. As a result, fans can expect a competitive President’s Cup finale.The winning team will claim PKR 5 million in prize money. Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive PKR 2.5 million. In addition, individual awards will carry PKR 100,000 each.The eight-team tournament began on December 8 and featured intense competition. OGDCL, SNGPL, KRL, and PTV reached the semi-finals. Therefore, only the most consistent teams reached the final stage.
Road to the Final
PTV booked their spot with a strong semi-final win over OGDCL. The team secured an 84-run victory. For example, Jahandad Khan scored a crucial half-century.KRL, however, edged past SNGPL in a tense second semi-final. Half-centuries from Waqar Ahmed and Saad Baig proved vital. In addition, Arshad Iqbal’s five-wicket haul sealed a 13-run win.Earlier in the tournament, KRL defeated PTV by 71 runs. That match featured half-centuries from Iftikhar Ahmed, Saad Baig, and Shahzaib Khan. Therefore, today’s contest carries an added sense of rivalry.Young batter Shahzaib Khan has impressed throughout the event. He has scored 432 runs in eight matches. Meanwhile, Shamyl Hussain has led PTV with 402 runs, including two centuries.On the bowling front, Sufyan Moqim leads for KRL with 17 wickets. Arshad Iqbal follows closely with 15 wickets. For PTV, left-arm spinner Ali Usman has taken 14 wickets.Ahead of the PTV KRL final, both captains expressed confidence. Shamyl highlighted team consistency, while Iftikhar praised composure under pressure. As a result, a thrilling finish awaits cricket fans.
