United Tigers wrapped up a nine‑wicket win over Royal Desert Champions in the T10 tournament on Monday in Abu Dhabi, successfully chasing a target of 82 runs.
Opening the innings, Royal Desert Champions were bowled out for 81 for 9, with Muhammad Waseem contributing 24 and Naseem Shah an unbeaten 18. Abbas Afridi led the bowling attack, taking three wickets for just 10 runs, while Awais Ali and Faheem Ashraf added two wickets each.
Fakhar Zaman anchored the chase with an unbeaten 45 off 21 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes.
Joe Clarke supported the effort with a brisk 25, and Sahibzada Farhan added 12 runs as the Tigers reached 84 for 1 in just seven overs.
Keemo Paul was the most expensive bowler for the champions, conceding 23 runs in his spell.
