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Pakistan domestic team breaks 232-year-old cricket record with historic performance

January 18, 2026

Trending:Gaza peace planIran unrestIndia Open controversyMinnesota ICE rowUS on Canada-China tiesHappy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos reviewPakistan domestic team breaks 232-year-old cricket record with historic performanceFirstCricket Staff • January 18, 2026, 07:00:46 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterPakistan domestic cricket created history as PTV broke a 232-year-old first-class record against SNGPL in the 2025-26 President’s Trophy on Saturday. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleAli Usman and Amad Butt took 10 wickets between them to help PTV win. Image: PCBPakistan’s domestic cricket witnessed a historic moment as Pakistan Television (PTV) defended the lowest target ever in first-class cricket during their 2025-26 President’s Trophy match against Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) at the National Stadium in Karachi. SNGPL needed just 40 runs in the final innings to win the match with all 10 wickets in hand. What happened next stunned everyone, as they were bowled out for only 37, handing defending champions PTV a shocking two-run victory. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADHISTORY made in the President's Cup.

Ali Usman and Amad Butt took 10 wickets between them to help PTV win. Image: PCB

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PTV defended 40 runs in the 4th inning.
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This gave PTV a slim lead of 39 runs, and SNGPL were expected to chase the target comfortably. However, SNGPL suffered a dramatic collapse in their second innings.
The top order failed badly, with the first five batters scoring only 13 runs combined.
Saifullah Bangash top-scored with just 14 runs and was the only batter to enter double digits, showing how tough the conditions became. Left-arm spinner Ali Usman was the star of the match for PTV.

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