KARACHI, May 28: The State Bank of Pakistan earned a 15-run victory over Saudi Pak Bank in a match at the first Meezan Inter-bank Colour-kit Tournament at the NBP Sports Complex on Sunday.

Batting first, SBP collected 194-6 in their 25 overs with Fazal-ur-Rehman (40), Adnan Junaid (39), Shahid Ali (23) and Naeem Khan (22 not out) the main scorers. Mohammad Saleem (2-30) and Saadat Usmani (2-45) were the successful bowlers.

Fazal then excelled with the ball to take 4-30 as Saudi Pak Bank were restricted to 179-8.

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