Faisalabad Wolves triumph in thrilling finale

Faisalabad Wolves 159 for 8 (Hafeez 38, Asif 37) beat Karachi Dolphins 158 for 7 (Moin 49, Agha 37, Ajmal 3-29) by 2 wickets
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Faisalabad Wolves triumphed in Pakistan's inaugural Twenty20 competition after they overcame the Karachi Dolphins in a dramatic finish. Chasing 159 for a win, the Wolves were on course for a comfortable victory but the loss of two wickets in the last over produced a thrilling climax and resulted in a penultimate-ball finish.

Mohammad Hafeez and Asif Hussain had blasted quickfire 30s to put the Wolves on a comfortable path to victory. Mohammad Salman, the wicketkeeper, also chipped in with a vital 23 at the closing stages as the Wolves pocketed Rs 300,000 [US$5,000] at the end of a entertaining tournament.

Earlier, Moin Khan had celebrated the news of being in provisional squad for the West Indian tour with a plucky 49. Agha Sabir, the opener, contributed a patient 37 but the Dolphins were pegged back by some accurate bowling by Saeed Ajmal, the offspinner, who ended with 3 for 29 and was eventually named the Man of the Match.