Lahore Region Blues clinch the National U15 One-Day cup title

Lahore Region Blues emerged victorious in a thrilling final of the National U15 One-Day Cup 2025-26, defeating Karachi Region Whites by 29 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. The win earned Lahore Region Blues a prize of PKR 1 million, while Karachi Region Whites took home PKR 0.5 million.

Electing to bat first, Lahore Region Blues posted a competitive total of 246-7 in their allotted 50 overs. Muhammad Mubashir was the star of the innings, crafting a classy 95 off 94 balls, studded with eight boundaries and a six. No.3 batter Husnain Yaseen also played a crucial role with 63 runs from 80 balls, including six fours and a six. Mohsin Ali (23) and Salar Khan (20) added valuable contributions down the order.

For Karachi Region Whites, leg-spinner Azzam Abbasi impressed with figures of 4-56 in his 10 overs, keeping the Lahore innings in check.

In reply, Karachi struggled to maintain momentum despite a solid start. Opening batter Masood Ali top-scored with 53 off 73 balls, while Faisal Qurban made 42 from 52 balls. No.3 batter Aaish Malik contributed 37 in a 66-run second-wicket partnership with Masood.

However, from a promising 203-4, Karachi collapsed dramatically, losing their last six wickets for just 14 runs and finishing at 217 all out in 48.5 overs. Lahore’s left-arm spinner Aman Tasleem spearheaded the collapse with an exceptional spell of 4-26 in nine overs, including a maiden. Faizan Rasool supported with 3-48 from 8.5 overs.

Scores in brief:

• Lahore Region Blues U15: 246-7, 50 overs (Muhammad Mubashir 95, Husnain Yaseen 63; Azzam Abbasi 4-56)

• Karachi Region Whites U15: 217 all out, 48.5 overs (Masood Ali 53, Faisal Qurban 42, Aaish Malik 37; Aman Tasleem 4-26, Faizan Rasool 3-48)

Player of the Final: Muhammad Mubashir (Lahore Region Blues)

Tournament Awards:

• Best Batter: Shayan Noman, Faisalabad Region (450 runs in seven matches)

• Best Bowler: Aman Tasleem, Lahore Region Blues (27 wickets in eight matches)

• Best Wicket-keeper: Ali Raza, Lahore Region Blues (seven dismissals, 116 runs)

• Player of the Tournament: Chaudhary Muhammad Farzan, Sialkot Region (357 runs in seven matches)

The victory marks a dominant performance by Lahore Region Blues throughout the tournament, led by the stellar all-round display of Aman Tasleem and the batting brilliance of Muhammad Mubashir.