Cricket Team Defends Lowest Total Ever to Win After 232 Years

Sometimes the biggest wins come from the smallest numbers, and Pakistan TV just proved that in spectacular fashion.

The cricket team successfully defended a target of just 40 runs in Pakistan's President's Trophy, breaking a record that had stood for 232 years. Their opponents, Sui Northern, needed only 40 runs to win but were bowled out for just 37 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

The previous record was set in August 1794 when Oldfield defended 41 runs against Marylebone Cricket Club. That means this sporting achievement outlasted an entire era of cricket history.

The match looked completely lost for Pakistan TV. Sui Northern scored 238 in their first innings and bowled out Pakistan TV for just 166, giving them a comfortable 72-run lead.

When Pakistan TV managed only 111 runs in their second innings, it seemed like an easy win for Sui Northern. All they needed was 40 runs on a deteriorating pitch.

But Pakistan TV refused to accept defeat. Bowlers Ali Usman and Amad Butt delivered the performance of a lifetime, claiming 6-9 and 4-28 respectively to collapse Sui Northern's batting lineup.

Why This Inspires

Head coach Mohammad Waseem's words capture the heart of this victory. "My team's motto is to never give up, fight till the last ball," he told AFP after the match.

This wasn't a fluke for Pakistan TV either. The defending champions have now won all three of their matches this season after coming from behind, showing that their never-say-die attitude is part of their team culture.

The victory moved Pakistan TV to second place in the tournament table. The President's Trophy final is scheduled for February 8-12, with the top two teams after seven group matches qualifying directly.

In a sport where records often stand for decades, breaking one that survived two centuries proves that determination can overcome even the longest odds.