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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television (PTV), led by captain Shamyl Hussain, produced one of the most extraordinary results in the 232-year history of first-class cricket by successfully defending a target of just 40 runs against Shan Masood&rsquo;s Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in the President&rsquo;s Trophy Grade I in Karachi.&nbsp;According to ESPNcricinfo, no team has ever defended a smaller total in first-class cricket. The previous record dated back to 1794, when Oldfield defended 41 against MCC at Lord&rsquo;s Old Ground.&nbsp;Chasing 40 for victory at the National Bank Stadium, SNGPL collapsed for 37 in 19.4 overs, handing PTV a dramatic two-run win. Left-arm spinner Ali Usman delivered a match-defining spell of 6 for 9, while fast bowler Amad Butt claimed the remaining four wickets, sealing a historic finish.&nbsp;The result defied the match narrative. PTV were dismissed for 166 in the first innings before SNGPL responded with 238, securing a 72-run lead. Although the pitch deteriorated rapidly, PTV&rsquo;s second-innings total of 111 appeared insufficient, setting SNGPL a modest target that ultimately proved unreachable.&nbsp;Reacting to the achievement, digital creator Shahzaib Ali wrote on X:&nbsp;&ldquo;Unbelievable scenes at National Bank Stadium, Karachi, as PTV successfully defended a target of just 40 runs against a strong SNGPL batting lineup. Ali Usman once again showcased his brilliance, producing a sensational spell of six wickets for just nine runs.&rdquo;&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also praised the side, singling out leadership and merit-based selection.&nbsp;&ldquo;Immense pride in watching PTV create history by defending 40 runs in the fourth innings. Ali Usman and Amad Butt were outstanding under pressure, complemented by a superb display of captaincy from Shamyl Hussain,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;The victory was PTV&rsquo;s third in four matches, reinforcing their emergence as one of the tournament&rsquo;s strongest teams. In a season marked by low-scoring encounters, this match has etched itself into cricket&rsquo;s global record books.&nbsp;More than two centuries after the last such feat, PTV&rsquo;s extraordinary defense stands as a reminder that in red-ball cricket, no target is too small, and no result is ever certain.

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PTV, led by Shamyl Hussain, stunned cricket by defending 40 runs against SNGPL in Karachi, breaking a 232-year-old first-class record through Ali Usman’s 6/9 spell with historic two-run victory overall

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Shamyl-led PTV shatter 232-year record with historic 40-run defense