Adnan Farooq 
Pakistan Gold vs Pakistan Greens Match Result & Highlights, National Champions Cup 2026 Final, Multan Cricket Stadium. Shadab Khan’s Pakistan Greens lost the game, with Pakistan Gold winning by 101 runs. The individual performance that made all the difference was that of Shaheen Shah Afridi, who took a hat-trick in a career-best seven-wicket haul and led the side too.
Shaheen’s Pakistan Gold Secure Commanding Champions Cup Win
Pakistan Gold scored 340 all out in 50 overs and then bowled out Pakistan Greens for 239 in 37.3 overs to win by 101 runs. This result saw Shaheen Shah Afridi’s side clinch the title of the National Champions Cup, in a final where the batters and bowlers played crucial roles.
Gold’s innings were built around the centuries of Saad Khan and Shamyl Hussain. Saad Khan’s 112 and Shamyl Hussain’s 111 provided Pakistan Gold with the much-needed total to apply pressure on the Greens batsmen.
Shaheen Afridi Grabs Career-Best Seven-Wicket Haul
Shaheen Shah Afridi was the star of the show in the final with figures of 7 for 36. The Pakistan Gold skipper picked up his career-best List A bowling figures, which included a hat-trick, to end the domestic competition on a high.
Shaheen’s spell destroyed the batting side that was given a tough target to chase. The left-arm quick found ways to keep the pressure on as the innings went on, picking up three wickets in a row to seal the hat-trick.
Gold Saad Khan & Shamyl Hussain
Saad Khan and Shamyl Hussain’s half-centuries had put Pakistan Gold in a commanding position before Shaheen came on to bowl. The 340 total was mainly based on the centuries scored by both batters.
Saad Khan’s 112 gave innings stability and allowed Gold to build a total that could challenge the Greens’ batting order. Shamyl Hussain also played a big part with his 111 as he ensured the innings had plenty of momentum throughout the 50-over contest.
Shadab Khan’s Greens Fall Short Despite Strong Campaign
Shadab Khan’s Pakistan Greens were unbeaten and had a strong campaign behind them coming into the title match. There were several established Pakistan performers on the side, including Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain.
The Greens had the firepower in their batting to make a game of the target, but the chase never found the consistency required against a strong Gold attack. Saad Baig contributed an important 67, and Omair Bin Yousuf chipped in with 44.
Quality Finish Enhances Pakistan Domestic Cricket
The Champions Cup final was a significant showcase for Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure. Some national team players were given leadership roles, and the younger cricketers experienced playing with the established names.
The presence of Shaheen and Shadab as opposing captains added much interest to the competition. Both players have huge international experience and represent different dimensions of Pakistan cricket, with Shaheen leading the way with his fast bowling and Shadab providing all-round skills and leadership.
Fakhar Zaman Earns Big Tournament Plaudits
Fakhar Zaman was named Player of the Tournament and Best Batter after scoring 260 runs in the tournament. His contribution was a big source of batting experience and consistency for Pakistan Greens throughout the tournament.
Fakhar’s recognition proved that the quality of the Greens campaign was not undone by the outcome. His performances in the tournament helped to establish Greens as one of the stronger sides in the competition before the final defeat.
Saad Baig Is One Of The Best Goalkeepers
Saad Baig was declared the best wicketkeeper of the tournament, bagging 170 runs and five dismissals. His performances brought yet another positive dimension to the Pakistan Greens campaign.
Wicketkeeping is all about consistency and concentration, especially in long one-day matches. Players who can keep wickets and also play a major role with the bat are more valuable to the domestic teams.
Shaheen’s Leadership Adds Weight To Title
Shaheen’s captaincy added a different dimension to the Gold win. The fast bowler was a match-winner and also the leader who marshalled the side through the final.
A seven-wicket haul while captaining a team means a high level of involvement at all stages of a match. Shaheen’s contribution was a mixture of tactical responsibility and a telling personal contribution.
Multan: A Platform For Pakistan’s Cricketing Talent
Multan Cricket Stadium hosted a final that had some of the most recognisable cricketers of Pakistan at the domestic and international level. The venue was a fitting stage for a tournament designed to showcase national talent.
Balanced Performance From Gold Decides Championship
Ultimately, Pakistan Gold’s win was all about balance. Saad Khan and Shamyl Hussain blasted centuries to build a big total, and Shaheen’s bowling ensured the Greens never got close to chasing it down.
The 340 total was a big one, but good bowling and fielding were needed to defend. That proved to be a commanding result after Shaheen’s seven wickets.
Pakistan Cricket Pipeline Shows Strength In Champions Cup
The 2026 National Champions Cup was a good exhibition of Pakistan’s cricket pipeline where established players faced off with emerging talent. The final at Multan showed that domestic cricket can be very competitive and a good launchpad for players for higher levels.
Shaheen’s Gold Finish Champions Cup Campaign On A High Note
Pakistan Gold defeated Pakistan Greens by 101 runs to lift the National Champions Cup title in a final that had good batting and fine fast bowling. Centuries from Saad Khan and Shamyl Hussain had set the foundation before Shaheen Shah Afridi took a career-best 7-36 with a hat-trick.
