Markhors vs Panthers: Champions Cup Final Showdown – Who Will Win?
The highly awaited Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final has arrived, showing a great matchup UMT Markhors vs Panthers, two of the competition's best teams. There is a great deal of interest in this match, as both clubs have earned their spots.
Batting - Panthers (Pakistan) (T: 123 runs from 50 ovs)
| Batsman | Description | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Siddiq | b Shahnawaz Dahani | 19 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 90.47 |
| Abdul Bangalzai | c †Bismillah Khan b Mohammad Imran | 41 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 95.34 |
| Sajid Khan | lbw b Akif Javed | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Usman Khan † | c Zain Abbas b Akif Javed | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Rizwan Mehmood | not out | 16 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Haider Ali | b Mohammad Imran | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shadab Khan (c) | not out | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 155.55 |
| Extras | (lb 4, w 1) | 5 | ||||
| Total | 18 Ov (RR: 6.83) | 123/5 |
Fall of Wickets
1-51 (Umar Siddiq, 7.5 ov), 2-72 (Sajid Khan, 10.3 ov), 3-87 (Usman Khan, 12.1 ov), 4-94 (Abdul Bangalzai, 14.4 ov), 5-94 (Haider Ali, 14.6 ov).
Bowling - Markhors (Pakistan)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akif Javed | 6 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahnawaz Dahani | 8 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Zahid Mahmood | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Imran | 2 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 5.50 | 0 | 0 |
Panthers won by 5 wickets and lift the trophy
14.6: 94/5 Haider Ali bowled by Muhammad Imran 0(2)
14.4: 94/4 Bangalzai out 41 (43) by Muhammad Imran
13 Overs : 92/3 Bangalzai 40*(35) , Usman khan 13(8) Out,
10.3 : 72-2 Sajid Khan LBW by Akif on 15(13)
9 Overs: 56-1 , Bangalzai 34*(27), Umar Siddiqe out 19(21), Sajid Khan 5*(7)
S Dahani 4-18-1
4 Overs : 16-0 , Bangalzai 7*(15), Umar Siddiqe 7*(9)
2nd inning Starts :
Batting - Markhors (Pakistan) (50 overs maximum)
| Batsman | Description | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zain Abbas | c Umar Siddiq b Mohammad Hasnain | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Fakhar Zaman | c Rizwan Mehmood b Sajid Khan | 46 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 93.87 |
| Kamran Ghulam | lbw b Ali Raza | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Haseebullah Khan | b Sajid Khan | 27 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Bismillah Khan † | c Abdul Bangalzai b Arafat Minhas | 16 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 43.24 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed (c) | lbw b Mohammad Hasnain | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21.42 |
| Abdul Samad | c Sajid Khan b Mohammad Hasnain | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zahid Mahmood | not out | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 35.00 |
| Akif Javed | c Sajid Khan b Shadab Khan | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Mohammad Imran | b Arafat Minhas | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shahnawaz Dahani | b Arafat Minhas | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 5) | 6 | ||||
| Total | 33.4 Ov (RR: 3.62) | 122 |
Fall of Wickets
1-13 (Zain Abbas, 2.2 ov), 2-26 (Kamran Ghulam, 5.3 ov), 3-82 (Haseebullah Khan, 18.3 ov), 4-84 (Fakhar Zaman, 20.1 ov), 5-93 (Iftikhar Ahmed, 25.1 ov), 6-93 (Abdul Samad, 25.4 ov), 7-110 (Bismillah Khan, 29.1 ov), 8-119 (Akif Javed, 32.2 ov), 9-122 (Mohammad Imran, 33.1 ov), 10-122 (Shahnawaz Dahani, 33.4 ov).
Bowling - Stallions (Pakistan)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hasnain | 8 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 4.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Ali Raza | 5 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 3.80 | 0 | 0 |
| Sajid Khan | 10 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 2.40 | 1 | 0 |
| Amad Butt | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 3.80 | 1 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.66 | 0 | 0 |
| Arafat Minhas | 2.4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.37 | 0 | 0 |
33.4: 122/10 Shahnawaz Dahani Gone 0(3) By Arafat Minhas
29.6: 110/7 Bismillah caught bowl by Arafat minhas 16(37)
25.4 : 93/6 Another one bites the dust Sammad Gone for 0(3) Caught by Sajid Khan bowl by Husnain
25.1 : 93/5 Iftikhar Ahmed LBW by Husnain 3(14) , Husnain 2-33(6.1)
20.1: 83-4 Fakhar Zaman the danger man has gone 46(49) By Saijd Khan, 5 Fours and 1 six
18.3: 82-3 Haseebullah bowled by Sajid Khan 27(48)
Drinks Break :
16 Overs; 76-2 , Fakhar Zaman 41*(39) ,Haseebullah 26*(39)
13.5: 1st Six: Fakhar Swungs length delivery over midwicket for massive six
1st powerplay 10 Overs : 54-2 Fakhar Zaman 25*(21) , Haseebullah 20*(21)
Ali Raza 5-19 -1 , Muhammad husnain 4-30-1
8 Overs: 47-2 Fakhar Zaman 21*(17) , Haseebullah 17*(13)
5.3 Overs: 26-2 Kamran Ghulam Gone 2(10) trapped LBW by Ali Raza
4 Overs : 14-1 , fakhar Zaman 7*(10), Kamran Ghulam 0*(6)2.1 Over : 13-1 Zain Abbas gone 6(8) Caught by Umar Bowl by Muhammad Husnain
1st Over : 7/0 : Fakhar Zaman* : 0(0) Zain Abbas* 6(6) , Muhammad husnain 7-0 (1)
Markhors won the Toss and elected to bat first in the Grand Finale
Markhors :
Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Khan, Kamran Khan, +Bismillah Khan, Zain Abbas, Iftikhar Ahmed (C), Abdul Samad, Zahid Mahmood, Shahnawaz Dahani, Akif Javed, Mohammad Imran.
Panthers:
Abdul Bangalzai, +Usman Khan, Haider Ali, Umar Siddiq, Rizwan Mehmood, Amad Butt, Shadab Khan (C), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Hasnain, Ali Raza, Sajid Khan.
A Battle of Equals in the Champions Cup Final
The Markhors vs Panthers rivalry has been intense throughout the tournament. Both clubs have won once for each in their two meetings with one another. It is now time for the championship match at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium. The entire cricket community is excited to watch who will be declared the debut Champions Cup victor when the game starts at 3 PM.
In their first match, the Markhors won easily by a margin of 160 runs. However, the Panthers recovered to win the qualifier by taking seven wickets. Because of how evenly matched both teams are, the results of today's final are even more unpredictable.
Team Form and Key Players
In the tournament, the Panthers and Markhors have both had successful runs. The Markhors have won three of their last six games, with one washout, while the Panthers have won four of their last five. Nevertheless, many important players for both sides will be absent due to national duty calls.
Stars such as Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah, and Muhammad Rizwan have been replaced by Bismillah Khan, Niaz Khan, and Zain Abbas for the Markhors. However, Danish Aziz and Sajid Khan will fill in for the Panthers, who will miss Saim Ayub and Mubasir Khan. Both captains think their teams are prepared for the championship game despite these adjustments.
Top Performers to Watch
Usman Khan of the Lake City Panthers has been the tournament's most impressive batsman. With 259 runs, including a century, he is at the top of the run-scorers leaderboard. His nearest rival, Kamran Ghulam of the Markhorses, has two hundred and 248 runs. The success of these two players' teams in the championship game will be crucial.
With 14 wickets, Mohammad Hasnain of the Panthers is the leading wicket-taker in the bowling department. With ten wickets under his belt, Zahid Mehmood of the Markhors has also been playing really well. These bowlers will be key in managing the run flow.
Captains’ Insights
Before the final, UMT Markhors captain Iftikhar Ahmed expressed his excitement. He highlighted how great the competition has been for developing talent and gave his team's capacity to perform well under pressure his full confidence. He feels that the Markhors can win the trophy even without important players like Naseem and Rizwan.
Shadab Khan, the captain of the Lake City Panthers, exudes confidence too. He expressed his admiration for his team's preparation throughout the four days off and expressed confidence in their ability to perform well. Shadab thinks the other players would step up and provide their best efforts even though they will miss Saim Ayub.
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FAQs About Markhors vs Panthers Champions Cup Final
1. What time does the final start?
The Champions Cup final will start at 3 PM today at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
2. Who are the key players to watch?
Usman Khan (Panthers) and Kamran Ghulam (Markhors) are the key batsmen, while Mohammad Hasnain (Panthers) and Zahid Mehmood (Markhors) are the top bowlers to watch.
3. How have the teams performed in the tournament so far?
The Panthers have won four out of five games, while the Markhors have won three out of six.
4. Will the game be live-streamed?
Yes, the final will be live-streamed on official platforms for cricket fans to enjoy.
5. What is at stake in the final?
The winner of this match will be crowned the first-ever Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup winner.
Conclusion
The Markhors vs Panthers final promises to be an exciting contest. Although there have been ups and downs for both sides, they showed incredible skill and tenacity to get to this point. Although the absence of a few key players will put both squads' depth to the test, I think this will be an exciting contest. Who will win the Champions Cup trophy, let's see!
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