Faiz Fazal guides Lisburn to title

Faiz Fazal led Lisburn to victory in the NCU Lagan Valley Steels T20 Cup final against Waringstown, scoring 58 runs off 45 balls to anchor the chase of a 128-run target. Lisburn chased down the target with four balls to spare, finishing at 129-7 in 19.2 overs, marking their first cup win since 2008. Waringstown, after being put to bat, managed only 127 runs, with seven batters scoring in single digits, while Josh Manley excelled with the ball, taking 3-23. Fazal's performance earned him the 'man of the match' title, being the only player in the final to score a half-century. The victory positions Lisburn for a chance at a cup treble this season, with upcoming matches in the Challenge Cup and All-Ireland T20 competition. This triumph highlights Fazal's continued form and contribution to the team's success.