TTS Report :
NetSol emerged as champions of the 7th Cooperative Challenge Cup, defeating UniSoftware Pakistan in a well-contested final to lift the prestigious title.
Batting first, UniSoftware Pakistan posted a total of 123 runs in their allotted overs before being bowled out. Muslim Raza led the scoring with a brisk 50 off 26 balls, while Waqas Hassan contributed 18 runs and Umar Farooq added 11. For NetSol, M Faisal, Waseem Khan, and M Faisal Malik claiming two wickets each to restrict the opposition to a manageable total.
In reply, NetSol chased the target comfortably in the 17th over, losing just three wickets. Adnan Butt top-scored with 46 runs, while Usama Amjad struck 41 and M Faisal 22 runs. For UniSoftware, Rana Hammad Aziz was the standout bowler, taking two wickets. Usama Amjad was named player of the match for his impressive all-round performance and pivotal contribution to the successful run chase.
Speaking at the conclusion of the tournament, organizing committee chairman Faheem Mukhtar Butt said this was the third tournament of the current season and praised all participating teams for displaying high-quality cricket. He emphasised: “Our Cooperative Cricket Tournament has always prioritised quality over quantity, which is why cooperative teams eagerly await its staging each year.”
He further reiterated his earlier proposal that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should monitor these tournaments and, at the very least, send representatives during the knockout stages. He noted that the cooperative circuit features talented cricketers who balance professional careers with competitive cricket. Providing them opportunities purely on merit, he said, could strengthen Pakistan’s cricketing backup talent pool.
