With their bowlers holding Peshawar to just 110/9. The Lahore Blues claimed their fifth National T20 Cup title with a commanding nine-wicket victory.
Lahore Blues Clinch Fifth National T20 Cup Title:
The Lahore Blues won the National T20 Cup for the sixth time, demonstrating their dominance in Pakistani domestic T20 cricket once more. In the final, which took place at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, they defeated the Peshawar Region by a commanding nine wickets.
Their bowlers, who held Peshawar to 110/9 in 20 overs, were crucial. The victory then appeared to be extremely simple as the Lahore Blues chased down the mark in just 16 overs.
Peshawar’s Struggles with the Bat:
After winning the toss, Peshawar decided to bat first, but their hitters had trouble reaching a high score. The bowlers for the Lahore Blues bowled with excellent discipline and continued to claim wickets. After winning the toss, Peshawar had great expectations going into their innings, but their hitters were unable to get going. The bowlers for the Lahore Blues kept the pressure on and kept their lines tight, preventing any partnerships from developing. Peshawar’s batters struggled to score freely and were limited to a below-par total as a result of wickets dropping at regular intervals.
Top Performers with the Ball for Lahore Blues:
- Salman Mirza was the best bowler of the match, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs. He destroyed Peshawar’s top order with his fast and accurate bowling.
- Muhammad Irfan took 2 wickets, keeping the pressure on Peshawar’s batters.
- Qasim Akram, Nisar Ahmed, and Muhammad Rizwan took one wicket each, making sure that Peshawar never gained momentum.
Peshawar’s batting lineup could not handle Lahore Blues’ strong bowling attack. Only a few batters made some impact:
- Iftikhar Ahmed was the top scorer, making 34 runs off 33 balls, hitting 2 fours.
- Mohammad Zulkifal fought hard with 32 runs off 29 balls, hitting 4 fours and 1 six.
- Sahibzada Farhan, the tournament’s top scorer, failed in the final and got out cheaply.
At the end of 20 overs, Peshawar could only manage 110/9, which was not a strong total against Lahore Blues’ powerful batting lineup.
Lahore Blues’ Comfortable Chase in 16 Overs:
Lahore Blues started their chase with great confidence. Umar Siddiq and Imran Butt provided a solid opening partnership, ensuring a smooth start.
Top Performers with the Bat for Lahore Blues:
- Umar Siddiq played the match-winning knock, scoring 64 runs off 46 balls, including six fours and two sixes. He remained not out and guided his team to victory.
- Junaid Ali contributed 30 runs off 30 balls, forming an unbeaten 66-run partnership with Siddiq.
- Imran Butt was the only batter dismissed, scoring 11 runs.
Lahore Blues easily reached 111/1 in 16 overs, winning the match with 24 balls to spare. This dominant performance showed their strength in both batting and bowling.
Sahibzada Farhan’s Historic Tournament:
Despite Peshawar’s defeat in the championship game, its top player, Sahibzada Farhan, created tournament history. With 605 runs in seven games, he became Pakistan’s highest-scoring player in a single T20 competition. His poor performance in the final, however, harmed Peshawar’s prospects of victory. Farhan received two significant honours for his outstanding performance in the competition:
- The tournament’s best batter
- Player of the tournament
Other Major Awards in National T20 Cup 2025:
Apart from Lahore Blues’ title win, several other players shone in the tournament and won individual awards.
Best Bowler: Hasan Ali (Sialkot Region) 13 wickets in 4 matches
Best Wicketkeeper: Muhammad Akhlaq (Lahore Region Whites) 6 dismissals & 114 runs
These players showed great talent and played key roles in their teams’ performances throughout the tournament.
Lahore Blues’ Fifth National T20 Cup Title:
With this win, Lahore Blues have now won five National T20 Cup titles, making them one of the most successful teams in Pakistan’s T20 history.
What Made Lahore Blues So Strong in This Tournament?
- Consistent performances in every match.
- Balanced team, with both batters and bowlers performing well.
- Great captaincy by Hussain Talat, who made smart decisions.
Prize Money Distribution:
Lahore Blues (Winners): PKR 5 million
Peshawar Region (Runners-up): PKR 2.5 million
Total Prize Pool: PKR 9.4 million
Lahore Blues not only won the title but also received a huge cash reward for their brilliant performance.
Pakistan’s T20 Future Looks Bright:
The National T20 Cup 2025 once again showed that Pakistan has a lot of cricketing talent. Many young players performed well and could soon get chances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the national team.
Future Stars to Watch Out For:
Mohammad Zulkifal and Nisar Ahmed: Young players who showed their potential in this tournament.
Iftikhar Ahmed and Hasan Ali: Experienced players who continue to prove their worth.
Sahibzada Farhan: After his record-breaking season, he might soon get more opportunities in Pakistan’s T20 team.
Pakistan’s T20 cricket future looks very promising, and the National T20 Cup remains a great platform for discovering new talent.
Conclusion:
Lahore Blues won their fifth title in the National T20 Cup 2025 final, dominating the Peshawar Region in a lopsided match. Their hitters quickly chased the score in 16 overs after their bowlers held Peshawar to 110/9. Sahibzada Farhan made history in the event by scoring 605 runs in a single season, while the Lahore Blues celebrated a well-earned triumph.
Players and supporters will be anticipating future domestic and international contests now that the National T20 Cup 2025 is ended. A lot of the players from this competition will be hoping to keep up their performance and get more chances in Pakistani cricket.
