Rare Inco Gulf edged out Indian Hyderabad Super XI by four wickets in an exhilarating encounter in the Khalid Bin Hamad Corporate T20 League 2025.
The Super XI, after losing the toss, were asked to bat first. The innings started with a brisk knock from Pentakota Sai Kumar, who top-scored with 59 off 49 balls, including eight boundaries. However, the innings crumbled around him as wickets fell at regular intervals.
Inam Ul Allah (19), Naveen Kumar Seni (30), and Ozair Majid Bhat (seven) all made useful contributions but were dismissed at crucial moments.
The top order was stifled by Mubashir Mumtaz, who claimed three wickets for 13 runs, and Zohaib Ahmed, who bowled a tight spell, picking up two wickets for 22 runs. Despite some late hitting, the Super XI were bowled out for 151 in 20 overs.
Chasing 152, Rare Inco Gulf’s innings were led by the explosive Muhammad Khalid, who blazed his way to 60 off 38 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes, at a strike rate of 157.89. His partnership with Adil Shezad, who contributed a quick-fire 43 off 29 balls, put the chase on track.
The game seemed to swing in favour of the Super XI when Rajeshwar Morthad struck consistently, picking up four crucial wickets for 18 runs in 3.1 overs. His efforts helped reduce Rare Inco Gulf to 140/5. However, Muhammad Naeem Ashraf (nine) and Muhammad Kasif Niazi (four) held their nerve in the final overs to seal the chase, guiding Rare Inco Gulf to 152/6 in 17.1 overs.
Khalid was named Player of the Match for his explosive 60-run knock.
Rare Inco Gulf’s narrow win was a testament to their composure in tight situations. Despite a fiery fight from Morthad and the Super XI bowlers, the chase was carried home by a determined Khalid and support from the lower order.
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