Nixor College was crowned the champion of the Empower Super League Season 2 after securing an 11-run victory against Cedar College in a nail-biting final clash. The contest lived up to the hype as the two most dominant teams of the season finally faced off against each other.
A Competitive First Innings
Nixor College batted first and posted a competitive total of 154-8 in 20 overs. Key contributions came from Abdullah, who anchored the innings with a steady 45 off 39 balls, and Aashir, who provided fireworks with a quickfire 31 off just 15 balls, including some stunning boundaries. Supporting cameos from Hamza (27 off 16) and Ammar (20 off 22) helped Nixor build a defendable target.
Cedar’s bowlers kept the pressure on, with Adam Essa leading the attack. He picked up crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 3-28 in 4 overs, while Muhammad (2-27) and Jabeer (1-18) chipped in with disciplined spells.
Cedar Falls Short Despite Strong Efforts
Chasing 155, Cedar College started positively, with Talha scoring a solid 40 off 37 balls and Muhammad contributing an impressive 37 off 26 balls, raising hopes for a successful chase. However, the middle order faltered under mounting pressure from Nixor’s bowlers. Hamza, in particular, was the standout performer with the ball, delivering a match-winning spell of 5-16 in 3 overs.
Despite late efforts from Cedar’s own Hamza (23 off 23) and A. Ghaffar (16 off 8), Cedar fell short, being bowled out for 143 in 19 overs, handing Nixor an 11-run victory.
Nixor’s Bowling Dominance
Nixor’s bowling unit showcased their depth, with Ammar providing excellent support to Hamza with figures of 2-30 in 3 overs. Arhaan (1-18) and Rayyan (1-35) also played vital roles in keeping Cedar’s run rate under control.
Match Impact
Nixor’s win means they went the entire Empower Super League Season 2 undefeated. While the final was closer than they would have liked, the victory remains sweet nonetheless. As the competition draws to a close, the thrilling action leaves fans eagerly awaiting the return of the league next year.
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