In a closely contested match at the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup, Allied Bank Stallions secured a nail-biting 5-run victory over Engro Dolphins. Hussain Talat’s all-round brilliance and Mohammad Mohsin’s clutch bowling in the final overs were the highlights of this thrilling encounter.

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Date	December 13, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tournament	Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25
Result	Allied Bank Stallions won by 5 runs
Player of the Match	Mohammad Mohsin (Allied Bank Stallions)

Engro Dolphins won the toss and elected to field first, aiming to chase a target set by Allied Bank Stallions.

Allied Bank Stallions

• Mohammad Mohsin (Allied Bank Stallions): Awarded Player of the Match for his explosive 55 runs off 32 balls, significantly boosting the team’s total.
• Hussain Talat (Allied Bank Stallions): Anchored the innings with an unbeaten 57, ensuring a competitive total.

Engro Dolphins

• Sahibzada Farhan (Engro Dolphins): Top-scored for his team with a brisk 59, keeping them in contention during the chase.

Allied Bank Stallions Innings

Batting first, Allied Bank Stallions posted a formidable total of 190 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions included:

• Yasir Khan: 36 runs off 33 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six.
• Maaz Sadaqat: 23 runs off 16 balls, with 1 four and 2 sixes.
• Hussain Talat: An unbeaten 57 runs off 34 balls, featuring 5 fours and 2 sixes.
• Mohammad Mohsin: A quickfire 55 runs off 32 balls, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes, providing a late surge to the innings.

Engro Dolphins’ bowling highlights:

• Faheem Ashraf: 4 overs, 34 runs, 1 wicket.
• Mohammad Rameez Jnr: 4 overs, 29 runs, 2 wickets.

Engro Dolphins Innings

Chasing a target of 191, Engro Dolphins fought valiantly but fell short, scoring 185 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Notable performances included:

• Sahibzada Farhan: 59 runs off 38 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
• Qasim Akram: 37 runs off 24 balls, with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
• Faheem Ashraf: 25 runs off 12 balls, featuring 1 four and 2 sixes.

Allied Bank Stallions’ bowling was led by:

• Usman Tariq: 4 overs, 22 runs, 2 wickets.
• Mohammad Ali: 4 overs, 34 runs, 2 wickets.
• Mehran Mumtaz: 4 overs, 32 runs, 2 wickets.

• Tight Finish: The match culminated in a nail-biting finish, with Engro Dolphins needing 13 runs off the final over but falling short by 5 runs.
• Middle-Order Contributions: Allied Bank Stallions’ middle-order batsmen, particularly Hussain Talat and Mohammad Mohsin, played pivotal roles in setting a challenging target.
• Bowling Discipline: Both teams exhibited disciplined bowling, with key wickets taken at crucial junctures, maintaining the competitive nature of the match.

In a closely contested match, Allied Bank Stallions emerged victorious over Engro Dolphins by a narrow margin. The middle-order heroics of Hussain Talat and Mohammad Mohsin were instrumental in setting a challenging target, while the bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to secure the win. This victory enhances the Stallions’ standing in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25, showcasing their resilience and competitive spirit. citeturn0search1