The UMT Markhors delivered an impressive performance in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup, overpowering the Lake City Panthers with a 6-wicket victory. The highlight of the match was Muhammad Imran’s explosive unbeaten 69 off 34 balls, which anchored the chase and ensured a confident win for the Markhors, solidifying their position in the tournament.

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Date	December 21, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tournament	Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25
Result	UMT Markhors won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match	Muhammad Imran (UMT Markhors)

UMT Markhors won the toss and elected to field first, aiming to chase down the target set by Lake City Panthers.

Lake City Panthers

• Abdul Samad: Finished the game emphatically with an unbeaten 34 off just 9 balls, including 5 sixes.

UMT Markhors

• Muhammad Imran (UMT Markhors): Awarded Player of the Match for his explosive unbeaten 69 off 34 balls, anchoring the successful chase.
• Fakhar Zaman (UMT Markhors): Provided a solid foundation with a quickfire 49, setting the tone for the innings.

Lake City Panthers Innings

Batting first, Lake City Panthers posted a total of 155 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions included:

• Umar Siddiq: 41 runs off 34 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, providing a solid start.
• Arafat Minhas: 34 runs off 24 balls, with 3 fours and 1 six, adding momentum in the middle overs.
• Abdul Wahid Bangalzai: 24 runs off 25 balls, contributing to the opening partnership.

UMT Markhors’ bowling highlights:

• Mohammad Imran Jnr: 4 overs, 35 runs, 3 wickets, leading the bowling attack.
• Mohammad Nawaz: 3 overs, 19 runs, 1 wicket, maintaining pressure on the batsmen.
• Nisar Ahmad: 4 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket, providing crucial breakthroughs.

UMT Markhors Innings

Chasing a target of 156, UMT Markhors achieved the target in 13.3 overs, scoring 160 for 4 wickets. Notable performances included:

• Muhammad Imran: An explosive unbeaten 69 runs off 34 balls, decorated with 6 fours and 5 sixes, steering the chase.
• Fakhar Zaman: 49 runs off 28 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, providing an aggressive start.
• Abdul Samad: An unbeaten 34 runs off 9 balls, featuring 5 sixes, finishing the match in style.

Lake City Panthers’ bowling was led by:

• Mohammad Ibtisam: 3 overs, 41 runs, 2 wickets, showcasing wicket-taking ability.
• Usama Mir: 2 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket, contributing to the bowling effort.

• Explosive Batting Display: UMT Markhors’ batsmen showcased aggressive intent, chasing down the target with ease.
• Powerful Finish: Abdul Samad’s quickfire 34 ensured the match concluded swiftly in favor of the Markhors.
• Bowling Challenges: Lake City Panthers’ bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught from the Markhors’ batting lineup.

UMT Markhors delivered a commanding performance, with their batsmen leading a successful chase to secure a 6-wicket victory over Lake City Panthers. The explosive innings by Muhammad Imran and the aggressive start by Fakhar Zaman were instrumental in achieving the target with ease. This win reinforces the Markhors’ strong position in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25.