A shocking moment unfolded in Pakistan’s domestic cricket as Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) etched their name into the record books — for all the wrong reasons — during the ongoing President’s Trophy.
SNGPL suffered a historic collapse while chasing a tiny target, setting an unwanted world record in first-class cricket history.
Lowest Target Ever Failed in First-Class Cricket
In a stunning turn of events, SNGPL were bowled out for just 37 runs while chasing a target of only 40, making it the lowest successful defense of a target in first-class cricket history.
The previous record had stood for 231 years, dating back to 1794, when Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) failed to chase 41 runs against Oldfield.
That centuries-old record has now been broken — unexpectedly — in Pakistan’s premier domestic competition.
PTV Create History With Record-Breaking Defense
The match, played between Pakistan Television (PTV) and SNGPL, saw PTV achieve what was once thought impossible.
By successfully defending just 39 runs, PTV became the team with the lowest defended total in the history of first-class cricket worldwide.
What was expected to be a routine chase turned into a dramatic batting collapse, leaving fans and analysts stunned.
A Collapse That Will Be Remembered for Generations
Cricket historians have described the incident as one of the most extraordinary low-scoring chases ever witnessed at the professional level.
Failing to chase 40 runs is almost unheard of in modern cricket, especially in first-class matches where pitch conditions are generally more balanced.
Why This Record Matters
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Breaks a 231-year-old world record
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Lowest target ever defended in first-class cricket
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Highlights the unpredictable nature of domestic cricket
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A major talking point in Pakistan’s domestic season
