232-year-old record broken in Karachi:PTV defend 40-runs in domestic cricket, PAK captain Shan Masood’s team all out for 37

A 232-year-old first-class cricket record was broken during the President’s Trophy in Karachi, Pakistan. Here, the Pakistan Television (PTV) team defended a target of 40 runs against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood’s team SNGPL could only score 37 runs and lost the close match by 2 runs. President’s Trophy matches have been played in Pakistan since 28 December, 2025. The final of the tournament, which will be played between 8 teams, will be held on 12 February. The 1794 record is now broken 4 and 5-day matches played with the red ball are called First Class (FC) cricket matches. Before Saturday, no team in FC history had been able to defend 40 runs. 232 years ago, in 1794, the Oldfield team defended 41 runs against MCC at Lord’s. Then the MCC team was bowled out for just 34 runs. Ali Usman took 6 wickets for 9 runs While batting first in Karachi, PTV scored 166 runs. SNGPL scored 238 runs in their first innings and took a lead of 72 runs. After 2 innings, the pitch in Karachi deteriorated. PTV could only score 111 runs in their second innings, and SNGPL was given a target of 40 runs. SNGPL, captained by Shan Masood, were all out for 37 runs. Captain Masood could not even open his account. Saifullah Bangash scored 14 runs, while no other player could reach 10 runs. From PTV, left-arm spinner Ali Usman bowled brilliantly, taking 6 wickets for 9 runs. Meanwhile, fast bowler Amad Butt took 4 wickets. Most matches in the tournament were low-scoring Most matches in this year’s President’s Trophy were low-scoring. With this win, PTV reached the second spot in the points table, while SNGPL moved to the third spot. PTV won its third match out of 4, while SNGPL secured its second win. The final will be held on February 12 between the top-2 teams in the points table. There are 8 teams in the tournament.