On December 9, 2024, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the Allied Bank Stallions clinched a narrow 12-run victory over the Nurpur Lions in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup.

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Date	December 9, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tournament	Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25
Result	Allied Bank Stallions won by 12 runs
Player of the Match	Shoaib Malik (Allied Bank Stallions)

The Nurpur Lions won the toss and elected to field, aiming to restrict the Stallions to a manageable total.

Allied Bank Stallions

• Hussain Talat (Allied Bank Stallions): An unbeaten 51 runs off 36 balls, anchoring the innings and guiding the team to a competitive total.
• Shoaib Malik (Allied Bank Stallions): A vital 39 runs from 30 deliveries and impressive bowling figures of 4-0-23-2, earning him the Player of the Match award.
• Usman Tariq (Allied Bank Stallions): Effective bowling with figures of 4-1-23-2, crucial in containing the Lions’ batting lineup.

Nurpur Lions

• Imam-ul-Haq (Nurpur Lions): A brisk 43 runs off 28 balls, providing a solid foundation in the chase.

Allied Bank Stallions

The Stallions posted a total of 162/5 in their 20 overs. Early setbacks saw them at 4/1, but a resilient partnership between Hussain Talat and Shoaib Malik stabilized the innings. Talat’s unbeaten half-century and Malik’s 39 were instrumental in setting a challenging target.

Nurpur Lions

Chasing 163, the Lions managed 150/7 in their 20 overs. Imam-ul-Haq’s 43 and Hasan Nawaz’s 30 kept them in contention, but regular wickets, particularly by Shoaib Malik and Usman Tariq, hindered their progress, resulting in a narrow defeat.

• Allied Bank Stallions reached 50 runs in 6.1 overs, recovering well after early losses.
• Hussain Talat’s 50 came off 35 balls, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings under pressure.
• Nurpur Lions were at a promising 71/2 in 8.4 overs but lost momentum due to disciplined bowling by the Stallions.

The Allied Bank Stallions demonstrated resilience and strategic acumen, with significant contributions from Hussain Talat and Shoaib Malik. The Nurpur Lions, despite a strong start, were unable to maintain the required momentum, leading to a 12-run defeat.