The New Nation - Internet Edition

Internet, Ahmedabad

Opener Imran Nazir blazed to a sparkling century as the Lahore Badshah's beat defending champions Hyderabad Heroes by 8 wickets in the third final and win the second edition of ICL-20s Indian Championship.

Winning the toss, the Heroes put on 158 for seven in 20 overs. In reply the Badshah's completed a comprehensive victory by scoring 160 for 2 in just 13.5 overs

Imran Nazir plundered 111 runs off only 44 balls; studded with 7 fours & 11 mighty sixes. The Knock also too Imran Nazir to the top of the leading scorer list for the tournament. Imran Nazir was fittingly declared man of the match. Nazir also won the Haywards Soda Solid Six award of US $10,000 for longest six of that went 140mts in the same match.

Brief scores: Hyderabad Heroes 158/7 in 20 overs (Khaleel 45, Binny 25, Shahid Nazir 3/29) lost by 8 wickets to Lahore Badshahs 160/2 in13.5 overs (Imran Nazir 111*, Farhat 28, Boje 1/25)