Pakistan TV broke a 232-year record by successfully defending the lowest total in first-class cricket to beat Sui Northern in the President’s Trophy.

Set a target of 40 runs to win, Sui Northern were bowled out for 37 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

The previous record was held by Oldfield when they defended 41 against Marylebone Cricket Club to win by six runs in August 1794.

“I am delighted with my team’s world-record effort,” PTV’s head coach Mohammad Waseem told AFP.

“My team’s motto is to never give up, fight till the last ball.

“We have won all our three matches coming from well behind by remaining positive in all situations.”