A three-match friendly cricket series was played between the two teams consisting of PointCricket members on Saturday, 19th January 2008 at Arabian Sea Country Club, Karachi. As the day progressed from a chilly morning to a warm afternoon, the entire event was thoroughly enjoyed by players and spectators alike.

Match 1 - Lions draw first blood
Lions' captain Khalil won the toss and elected to bat. Opener Rafay played well for his 21, making full use of some sloppy fielding by the Bulls. Late improvisation by Shahid stretched the total to 96 runs of allotted 10 overs. In reply, controlled bowling from Lions restricted Bulls to 77. Mohammad Affan was the only notable scorer as Lions won by 19 runs.

Match 2 - Bulls level series with clinical performance
Bulls' captain Omais won the toss and batted first. A steady partnership between Rehan (19) and Zeeshan (15) kept Bulls on track. A couple of lusty blows from Shafi added respectability to their total. Chasing 87 to win, Lions lost wickets regularly. Only Wajih and Tariq entered double-figures as Bulls levelled the series with a 27-run win. Zeeshan (3 wkts) and Haziq (2 wkts) starred with the ball.

Match 3 - Zeeshan spearheads Bulls to series triumph
The match was reduced to 7 overs each to make it even more exciting. After a slow start, Lions accelerated brilliantly with Shahid once again smashing two huge sixes. Hayyan bowled well for his two wickets. Set 68 to win in 7 overs and chasing not easy as seen in the earlier matches, the task was a huge challenge for Bulls. However, Bulls' Zeeshan had other ideas as he smashed seven sixes on his way to an unbeaten 53. The Bulls won the game in only the 5th over to clinch the series 2-1. Zeeshan stood out as with his all-round performances and was named Man-of-the-Series.

The festive atmosphere
The entire series was played in great spirit as players enjoyed every moment on the field. Off the field, the players, with their families, shared lighter moments of life while cheering for their respective sides. The scrumptious lunch, consisting of numerous local and international delicacies, was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. PointCricket is extremely thankful to all the participants for making this event such a huge success. We would also like to apologize to those members who could not be accommodated as the squad had reached its maximum size. With your continuing support, we hope to bring you more of such interesting events.