Ghani Royal Tourney (GRT) 2025 — Final Recap (Punjab Police vs Vital Tea) – The Ghani Royal Tourney (GRT) 2025 concluded with a spectacular finale at the Ghani Institute of Cricket (GIC), DHA Phase VI, Lahore. After a high-octane season, these two teams fought their way through the group stage and semi-finals to reach the ultimate match of Season 3.
GRT 2025 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Ghani Ceramics Royal Tourney (GRT) – Season 3 |
| Dates | 23 August – 2 Oct 2025 |
| Format | Twenty20 (T20) |
| Teams | 8 (Punjab Police, Vital Tea, GIC, AM Warriors, Speed CC, Ghani Glass, HB Lal, Markhor Innovation) |
| Matches | 15 (12 league, 2 semi-finals, 1 final) |
| Venue | Ghani Institute of Cricket (GIC), DHA Phase VI, Lahore |
| Final Match | Punjab Police vs Vital Tea (Final at GIC, Lahore) |
| Final Date & Time | 2 Oct 2025, 8:30 PM |
| Winner | Punjab Police (won by 2 wickets) |
Watch GRT S3 2025 Final Match Highlights: Punjab Police vs Vital Tea
Punjab Police emerged as champions of the Ghani Royal Tourney (GRT) 2025, defeating Vital Tea in a thrilling final. Vital Tea posted 217/6 in 20 overs, powered by Usman Khan’s 91 (53). In reply, Punjab Police chased down the target with 219/8 in 19.3 overs, led by a stunning 99 off 36 balls by Asif Ali, to win by 2 wickets.
GRT S3 Grand Finale | Closing Ceremony Moments
GRT 2025 Final – Full Scorecard
Vital Tea Innings – 217/6 (20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamran Akmal c Hassan N b Jahandad K | 30 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 214.29 |
| Usman Zafar b Jahandad K | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Umer Siddique c Hassan N b Zaman K | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Usman Khan c Sajjad H b Jahandad K | 91 | 53 | 16 | 0 | 171.70 |
| Amir Barki c Jahandad K b Zaman K | 41 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 170.83 |
| Arif Shah* c Hassan N b Salman M | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Saad Masood not out | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Muhammad Azab not out | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| Extras | 17 (b9, w8) | ||||
| Total | 217/6 in 20 overs | ||||
Bowling – Punjab Police
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Mirza | 4 | 53 | 1 | 13.25 |
| Jahandad Khan | 4 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Kaleem Ullah | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Sufyan Muqeem | 4 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Zaman Khan | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Muhammad Shoaib | 2 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
Punjab Police Innings – 219/8 (19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naeem Khan c Muhammad A b Fayyaz K | 25 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 147.06 |
| Sajjad Hashmi c Basit A b Fayyaz K | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 360.00 |
| Muhammad Faiq c Kamran A b Muhammad A | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Afaq Ahmed c Basit A b Saad M | 31 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 182.35 |
| Hassan Nawaz* c Amir B b Saad M | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Jahandad Khan c&b Saad M | 22 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 183.33 |
| Asif Ali not out | 99 | 36 | 8 | 9 | 275.00 |
| Muhammad Shoaib lbw b Saad M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zaman Khan St Usman K b Asif K | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Sufyan Muqeem not out | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Extras | 7 (lb1, w6) | ||||
| Total | 219/8 in 19.3 overs (won by 2 wickets) | ||||
Bowling – Vital Tea
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Azab | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Fayyaz Khan | 4 | 55 | 2 | 13.75 |
| Basit Ali | 2 | 32 | 0 | 16.00 |
| Saad Masood | 4 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 |
| Abdul Rahman | 3.3 | 48 | 0 | 13.71 |
| Asif Khan | 2 | 14 | 1 | 7.00 |
Road to the Final
Semi-Finals Recap
- Semi Final 1
GIC vs Vital Tea
Score: GIC 202/8 (20.0) vs Vital Tea 206/3 (17.5)
Result: Vital Tea won by 7 wickets - Semi Final 2
HB Lal vs Punjab Police
Score: HB Lal 203/7 (20.0) vs Punjab Police 208/5 (18.1)
Result: Punjab Police won by 5 wickets
With those victories, Vital Tea and Punjab Police secured their places in the final showdown, held on 2 Oct 2025.
GRT 2025 Final Match Details
| Date | Match | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2025 | Punjab Police vs Vital Tea | Final | GIC, DHA Phase VI, Lahore |
The tournament ran from 23 August to 2 Oct 2025, bringing together 8 teams, 15 matches, and a prize pool of PKR 7 million.
GRT 2025 Final Match Squads
Punjab Police – Players
- Naeem Khan
- Sajjad Hashmi
- Muhammad Faiq
- Hassan Nawaz
- Afaq Ahmed
- Asif Ali
- Zaman Khan
- Muhammad Shoaib
- Jahandad Khan
- Salman Mirza
- Sufyan Muqeem
- Kaleem Ullah
Vital Tea – Players
- Kamran Akmal
- Usman Zafar
- Umer Siddique
- Usman Khan
- Amir Barki
- Arif Shah*
- Abdul Rahman
- Muhammad Azab
- Saad Masood
- Basit Ali
- Asif Khan
- Fayyaz Khan
Teams to Watch: Strengths & Key Players
Punjab Police
Punjab Police showcased incredible chasing ability in the final. Despite losing early wickets, Asif Ali’s explosive 99 off 36 balls sealed the title. Their balanced bowling attack, including Saad Masood’s 4 wickets in the final, provided key breakthroughs.
Vital Tea
Vital Tea posted a commanding total in the final thanks to Usman Khan’s 91 and Amir Barki’s 41. Despite losing, they’ve proven to be one of the strongest batting sides this season.
Read more: – GRT 2025 Cricket Points Table: Ghani Royal Tourney Standings
Match Outlook & Final Recap
The GRT 2025 Final was a nail-biting clash between Punjab Police and Vital Tea — two teams that displayed grit, skill, and consistency throughout the tournament. The match went down to the last over, with Punjab Police clinching the trophy by 2 wickets. Whether you watched on A Sports, streamed on Tamasha, or followed ball-by-ball on socials and YouTube, this final delivered high drama and momentum swings right to the last ball.
