Jahandad Khan and Mehran Mumtaz led the Stallions to a remarkable victory, restricting the Markhors to 231 runs in the fourth match of the Champions One-Day Cup at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium ¹ ². Jahandad’s exceptional bowling earned him four wickets for 49 runs, while Mehran took three crucial wickets to dismantle the Markhors’ batting lineup ¹ ².
The Markhors struggled to build momentum, with early losses including Mohammad Faizan (2 runs) and Fakhar Zaman (20 off 24 balls) ¹ ². Kamran Ghulam showed promise with 11 off 13 deliveries but was dismissed by Abrar Ahmed ¹. Captain Mohammad Rizwan fought hard, scoring 33 off 39 balls, but was caught by Abrar Ahmed off Mehran Mumtaz ¹ ².
Salman Agha and Iftikhar Ahmed provided some stability with a 51-run partnership. Salman scored a steady 51 from 72 balls, while Iftikhar top-scored with 60 off 66 deliveries ¹ ². However, their partnership was cut short when Iftikhar was dismissed by Mehran. Abdul Samad attempted to accelerate, smashing 37 off 35 balls, but was caught by Babar Azam off Mehran’s bowling ¹ ².
The lower order faltered, with Zahid Mahmood run out without scoring and Naseem Shah caught for a duck by Hussain Talat off Jahandad’s bowling ¹ ². Akif Javed managed 5 off 4 balls before being dismissed, and Shahnawaz Dahani was bowled out for 4 by Jahandad ¹ ².
The Stallions’ impressive bowling performance sets them up for a strong chance of winning the match. Will they be able to capitalize on this advantage and secure a victory?
Match Details:
- Teams: Stallions vs Markhors
- Tournament: Champions One-Day Cup
- Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Score: Markhors 231 runs ¹ ²
Key Performers:
- Jahandad Khan: 4 wickets for 49 runs
- Mehran Mumtaz: 3 wickets
- Iftikhar Ahmed: 60 off 66 deliveries
- Salman Agha: 51 from 72 balls ¹ ²
