In a closely contested match on December 10, 2024, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the UMT Markhors edged past the Engro Dolphins by two wickets in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup.

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Date	December 10, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tournament	Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25
Result	UMT Markhors won by two wickets
Player of the Match	Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (UMT Markhors)

The UMT Markhors won the toss and elected to field, aiming to restrict the Engro Dolphins to a manageable total.

UMT Markhors

• Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (UMT Markhors): A commanding 68 runs off 41 balls, featuring four fours and four sixes, anchoring the chase effectively.
• Mohammad Nawaz (UMT Markhors): Contributed significantly with both bat and ball, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs and scoring an unbeaten 18 runs to guide the team to victory.

Engro Dolphins

• Sameen Gul (Engro Dolphins): Impressive bowling figures of 4-0-23-3, providing early breakthroughs and maintaining pressure throughout.
• Muhammad Akhlaq (Engro Dolphins): A solid 40 runs off 33 balls, stabilizing the innings after early setbacks.

UMT Markhors

Chasing 129, the Markhors achieved the target in 18.5 overs, scoring 132/8. Despite an early loss, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay’s aggressive 68 provided momentum. Mohammad Nawaz’s composed 18* ensured the team crossed the finish line, despite a late scare induced by Sameen Gul’s three-wicket haul.

Engro Dolphins

The Dolphins posted a total of 128/9 in their 20 overs. After losing an early wicket, Muhammad Akhlaq (40 off 33) and Mirza Tahir Baig (29 off 28) formed a crucial partnership. However, the middle and lower order struggled against disciplined bowling from the Markhors, particularly Mohammad Nawaz, who claimed three vital wickets.

• Engro Dolphins reached 50 runs in 7.0 overs, indicating a steady start after an early wicket.
• UMT Markhors achieved 50 runs in 5.0 overs, showcasing an aggressive approach led by Nafay.
• The partnership between Nafay and Mohammad Shahzad was pivotal, contributing significantly to the chase.

The UMT Markhors showcased resilience and strategic acumen, with significant contributions from Khawaja Mohammad Nafay and Mohammad Nawaz. The Engro Dolphins, despite a competitive total and commendable bowling efforts, were unable to contain the Markhors’ determined chase, leading to a narrow two-wicket defeat.