Lake City Panthers showcased a dominant performance, chasing down UMT Markhors’ target of 163 with ease in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup. The thrilling match featured incredible batting displays, key contributions, and standout performances.

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Date	December 13, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tournament	Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25
Result	Lake City Panthers won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match	Haider Ali (Lake City Panthers)

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

UMT Markhors

• Saad Masood (UMT Markhors): Top-scored for his team with an unbeaten 63, anchoring the innings.

Lake City Panthers

• Haider Ali (Lake City Panthers): Awarded Player of the Match for his explosive 62* off 29 balls, guiding the team to victory.
• Usama Mir (Lake City Panthers): Bowled economically, taking 2 wickets for 14 runs in his 4 overs.

UMT Markhors Innings

Batting first, UMT Markhors posted a total of 163 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions included:

• Saad Masood: An unbeaten 63 runs off 39 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, anchoring the innings.
• Abdul Samad: 24 runs off 22 balls, with 1 four and 1 six.
• Nisar Ahmad: A quickfire 21 runs off 10 balls, featuring 2 sixes.

Lake City Panthers’ bowling highlights:

• Amad Butt: 4 overs, 43 runs, 1 wicket.
• Usama Mir: 4 overs, 14 runs, 2 wickets, showcasing exceptional economy.
• Mubasir Khan: 3 overs, 16 runs, 1 wicket.

Lake City Panthers Innings

Chasing a target of 164, Lake City Panthers achieved the target comfortably in 18.5 overs, scoring 169 for 4 wickets. Notable performances included:

• Haider Ali: An explosive unbeaten 62 runs off 29 balls, decorated with 4 fours and 5 sixes, steering the chase.
• Umar Siddiq: 30 runs off 26 balls, providing a solid start.
• Mubasir Khan: 32 runs off 21 balls, contributing significantly to the middle order.

UMT Markhors’ bowling was led by:

• Mohammad Imran Jnr: 3 overs, 17 runs, 2 wickets, leading the bowling attack.
• Akif Javed: 4 overs, 35 runs, 1 wicket.
• Allied Bank Stallions’ bowling was led by:

• Chase Mastery: Haider Ali’s aggressive batting ensured a successful chase, with the Panthers reaching the target with 7 balls to spare.
• Middle-Order Stability: Contributions from Umar Siddiq and Mubasir Khan provided stability, setting the platform for Haider Ali’s finish.
• Bowling Discipline: Lake City Panthers’ bowlers maintained pressure, with Usama Mir’s economical spell being particularly impactful.

Lake City Panthers showcased a well-rounded performance, with Haider Ali’s explosive batting leading them to a convincing victory over UMT Markhors. The bowlers set the foundation by restricting the opposition, and the batsmen capitalized to chase down the target efficiently. This win boosts the Panthers’ standing in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25, reflecting their growing momentum in the tournament.