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232 Old World Record Breaks In Pakistan First Class Cricket: An incredible and rare event in the history of cricket happened on the soil of Pakistan. A historic record that has stood unbroken for 232 years in first-class cricket has finally been broken.
An incredible and rare event in the history of cricket took place on the soil of Pakistan. A historic record that has stood unbroken for 232 years in first-class cricket has finally been broken. The Pakistan Television (PTV) team set a new world record by successfully defending the target of just 40 runs in the President’s Trophy match. Earlier in first-class cricket, the precedent of defending such a low score has never been seen. With this extraordinary achievement, PTV has written its name in golden letters in the history of cricket.
PTV’s opponent was Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in this match held at the National Stadium, Karachi. SNGPL captain Shameel Hussain won the toss and sent PTV to bat first. PTV were all out for just 166 runs in the first innings. Amad Butt scored maximum 46 runs for the team. For SNGPL, Shahzad Gul took 4 wickets with 40 runs, which was a major reason for PTV’s batting collapse.
In reply, SNGPL put up a strong batting display in the first innings. Wicketkeeper batsman Saifullah Bangash’s innings of 71 runs helped them collect 238 runs and take a lead of 72 runs. Among PTV’s bowlers, Amad Butt, Israr Hussain and Ali Usman played important roles. However, the control of the match seemed to be completely in the hands of the SNGPL.
In the second innings, PTV again suffered a batting disaster and were bowled out for just 111 runs. As a result, SNGPL faced a target of just 40 runs to win. Chasing such a small goal is usually a formality, but here comes a dramatic twist. PTV’s left-arm spinner Ali Usman took 6 wickets for just 9 runs by bowling brilliantly.
In the end the SNGPL team were bowled out for just 37 runs and PTV secured a historic win by two runs. This broke the 232-year-old record of defending 41 runs against MCC at Oldfield in 1794 at Lord’s. This match proved that cricket is indeed a game of uncertainty – where the impossible can be made possible.
Kolkata, West Bengal
A 232-year-old record in cricket was broken, another impossible feat became possible
