ISLAMABAD: Islamabad edged out Faisalabad in a last ball thriller to strengthen their position on points table in the National T20 Cricket Championship at the Pindi Stadium Saturday. Islamabad required three runs on the last two deliveries, one on the last ball. Pacer Mohammad Irfan (3 not out) managed to give Islamabad exciting win. Faisalabad scored 170 for 7 in 20 overs with Islamabad surpassing the target on the last ball for the loss of eight wickets. Consistent Sahibzada Farhan (43) and Sohaib Maqsood (38) served well for Faisalabad. Adil Amin (4-27) was the pick of bowlers for Islamabad. Talented Saad Ali (52) and Adil Amin (35) were brilliant for Islamabad with bat. Adil was declared combined player of the match along with Taj Wali. Taj Wali (3-30), who took two wickets in his last over, bowled well for Peshawar. Islamabad, Faisalabad and two Lahore teams, Blues and Whites, have five points each and are occupying top positions on the table. Score: Faisalabad Region 170-7 in 20 overs:(Sahibzada Farhan 43, Sohaib Maqsood 38, Asif Ali 22, Khurram Shahzad 37, Adil Amin 4-27, Muhammad Irfan Sr. 2-22, Umar Gul 1-30) Islamabad Region 171-8 in 20 overs: (Saad Ali 52, Adil Amin 35, Shan Masood 32, Taj Wali 3-30, Yasir Shah 2-29).
