The Empower Super League (ESL) Season 3 is delivering high-intensity cricket as Group A turns into a thrilling three-way contest, with SCEPTRE, Nixor College, and Foundation Public School all pushing hard for a semi-final spot.
With crucial league matches still to be played, every result now carries massive importance in the race to the knockouts.
🔵 SCEPTRE Dominate Foundation Public School
SCEPTRE produced a commanding performance against Foundation Public School at Al Nadil Al Burhani Ground, Karachi, securing a 68-run victory to boost their qualification hopes.
Batting Highlights
Batting first, SCEPTRE posted a competitive 174/9 in 20 overs, powered by:
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Shahzain Ali Khan: 59 off 44 balls (6 fours, 1 six)
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Usayd: 48 off 29 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes)
Their strong middle and death-overs batting proved decisive.
🎯 Clinical Bowling Seals the Win
In response, Foundation Public School struggled under pressure and were bowled out for 106 in 16.5 overs.
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Hassan Patel: 31 off 39 balls
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Shahzain Ali Khan delivered a complete all-round display and was named Player of the Match
🔴 Nixor College Strike Back Against SCEPTRE
Momentum quickly shifted in the next fixture as Nixor College outplayed SCEPTRE, chasing down the target with confidence.
SCEPTRE were dismissed for 156 in 19.5 overs, despite another solid contribution from Usayd.
Chase Highlights
Nixor completed the chase at 157/5 in just 14.2 overs, led by:
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Aariz Danish: 72 off 31 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes) 🏆 Player of the Match
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Saad Sameer: 47 off 34 balls (7 fours)
For SCEPTRE, Usayd once again stood out, scoring 43 runs and claiming 4 wickets for 35 runs.
🔥 Group A Wide Open
After these results:
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All three teams remain in contention
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Net run rate and remaining matches will be crucial
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No team has secured qualification yet
The Group A standings promise edge-of-the-seat cricket as ESL Season 3 heads toward its decisive phase.
