Kupwara : The Semi-finals of Lolab Premier League ended in style, with two teams rising above the rest. The crowds roared, tensions soared, and two contendors for the Championship emerged at Chandigam.In a gripping first semifinal encounter, Shaheen Sports Lalpora edged out Young Lords Diver by just 3 runs in a match filled with twists and tension.
Batting first, Shaheen Sports Lalpora posted a solid total of 157/7 in 17 overs, powered by a sensational innings from Shahid Mir, who hammered 79 off 45 balls, including 7 boundaries and 7 sixes.Chasing 158, Young Lords Diver responded strongly, as Bhat Zameer scored 40 from 29 balls and Rizwan Mohiudin added a quickfire 34 off 15. However, tight spells from Muzamil (3/19) and Firdous Rather (3/36) kept the pressure on, and Young Lords Diver were eventually restricted to 154/9.For his explosive batting and match-defining impact, Shahid Mir was named the Man of the Match.In the second match of the dayFriends XI Lolab marched into the final with a thumping 8-wicket win over young guns of Lolab Reds Kuligam, delivering one of the most dominant performances of the tournament.Lolab Reds Kuligam, under pressure from the start, could only manage 113/8 in 17 overs. The man who made it all happen — Meer Tahir — turned the game on its head with a sensational spell, picking up 5 wickets and dismantling the batting unit.What followed was pure carnage. Pirzada Zeeshan lit up the chase with a breathtaking 60 off just 25 balls, making sure the target was chased down in just 7.3 overs. Friends XI finished at 117/2, sending a strong message ahead of the final. Meer Tahir was adjudged Man of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.Now, entire Lolab waits with baited breath for the epic finale which will take place on Sunday 6 July, fo find out who will be crowned the Champion of Lolab.
