PANTHERS vs MARKHORS Match Highlights | Markhors Mark the first win over Panthers

In an exciting match between Panthers and Markhors, the Markhors batted first and put up a solid total on the board. The Panthers vs Markhors Match Highlights will cover all the thrilling moments, including high-scoring batsmen, key bowlers, and a special partnership that turned the game around. Here’s a breakdown of the key performances.

Markhors won by 160 runs 🏆

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Markhors’ Batting Performance (1st Inning)

The Markhors started strong, with key contributions from their top and middle order. Kamran Ghulam was the standout performer, scoring a brilliant 115 off 102 balls, including 12 fours and 3 sixes. His innings was the backbone of the Markhors‘ total of 347-6 in their 50 overs.

Other notable contributions came from:

Muhammad Faizan – 34 runs off 37 balls (6 fours)
Mohammad Rizwan (Captain) – 45 runs off 57 balls (3 sixes)
Kamran Ghulam 115 runs off 102 Balls
Muhammad Abdul Samad – A quickfire 62 off just 25 balls, with 4 fours and 6 sixes, giving the innings a strong finish.

Panthers’ Bowling Performance

The Panthers had a tough time containing the Markhors‘ batsmen, but there were a few bowlers who stood out. Mohammad Hasnain was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 61 runs in his 10 overs. He was supported by Mubasir Khan, who also grabbed 2 wickets, conceding just 36 runs in his 9 overs.

Other bowlers:

Amad Butt – 1 wicket for 89 runs
Mohammad Zeeshan – 1 wicket for 41 runs
Usama Mir and Shadab Khan had an off day, going wicketless.

Special Moments of the Match

Kamran Ghulam’s century was the highlight of the innings, holding the middle order together.
Muhammad Abdul Samad’s explosive finish in the last few overs gave the Markhors a strong total to defend. His strike rate of 248.00 made him the most dangerous batsman in the latter half.
Muhammad Faizan and Kamran Ghulam had an 80-run partnership that set the foundation for the big total.

Complete Scorecard

Markhors Batting:

Fakhar Zaman: 17 (29)
Muhammad Faizan: 34 (37)
Kamran Ghulam: 115 (102)
Mohammad Rizwan (C): 45 (57)
Agha Salman: 1 (5)
Iftikhar Ahmed: 57 (44)
Muhammad Abdul Samad: 62 (25)
Naseem Shah: 0 (1)

Extras: 16 (w 14, lb 2)
Total: 347-6 in 50.0 overs

Panthers Bowling:

Mohammad Hasnain: 10 overs, 61 runs, 2 wickets
Amad Butt: 10 overs, 89 runs, 1 wicket
Mubasir Khan: 9 overs, 36 runs, 2 wickets
Mohammad Zeeshan: 6 overs, 41 runs, 1 wicket
Usama Mir: 10 overs, 83 runs, 0 wickets
Shadab Khan: 5 overs, 35 runs, 0 wickets

What’s Next?

The Panthers will now have to chase a challenging total of 348 to win the match. Their top-order batsmen will need to fire if they hope to overcome the target set by the Markhors. Keep an eye on how the Panthers approach this chase, and whether their middle order can handle the pressure.

Panthers’ Struggle in the Second Innings

The Panthers’ chase started on a shaky note, losing wickets at regular intervals. Saim Ayub was the only top-order batter who showed some intent, scoring 20 off 15 balls, but he was dismissed early. After that, the collapse began, and the Panthers couldn’t build any stable partnerships.

Abdul Wahid Bangalzai was the first to fall, contributing just 4 runs off 4 balls.
Azan Awais, Usman Khan, and Haider Ali followed quickly, unable to make any impact.
Skipper Shadab Khan tried to anchor the innings but could only manage 4 runs before getting caught.

Amad Butt’s Fighting Knock

The only resistance came from Amad Butt, who played a fighting knock, scoring 72 runs off 84 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes. His innings gave a glimmer of hope to the Panthers, but it wasn’t enough to carry them over the line. Butt’s efforts kept the Panthers in the game for a while, but he didn’t receive much support from the other end.

Bowling Heroics from Markhors

The Markhors’ bowling attack was relentless throughout the Panthers’ innings. Naseem Shah and Akif Javed were the standout performers, picking up crucial wickets at regular intervals.

Naseem Shah was brilliant with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs in his 5 overs. His ability to strike early and in crucial moments completely derailed the Panthers’ chase.
Akif Javed also took 3 wickets for 43 runs in his 8 overs, playing a key role in breaking the Panthers’ middle order.
Shahnawaz Dahani was equally impressive, finishing with figures of 2 for 29 in 9.5 overs.

Full Bowling Scorecard (Markhors)

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ER
Naseem Shah	5.0	0	27	3	5.40
Akif Javed	8.0	0	43	3	5.38
Shahnawaz Dahani	9.5	0	29	2	2.95
Muhammad Abdul Samad	3.0	1	13	0	4.33
Zahid Mahmood	6.0	0	50	1	8.33
Iftikhar Ahmed	3.0	1	22	0	7.33

Panthers’ Batting Scorecard

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Saim Ayub	20	15	3	1	133.33
Abdul Wahid Bangalzai	4	4	1	0	100.00
Azan Awais	1	6	0	0	16.67
Usman Khan (WK)	8	14	1	0	57.14
Haider Ali	2	6	0	0	33.33
Shadab Khan (C)	4	12	1	0	33.33
Mubasir Khan	33	31	4	1	106.45
Amad Butt	72	84	9	3	85.71
Usama Mir	21	20	1	1	105.00
Mohammad Hasnain	2	13	0	0	15.38
Mohammad Zeeshan	1*	5	0	0	20.00

Special Moments

Amad Butt’s knock of 72 runs was a highlight, showing his ability to handle pressure despite the team being in a difficult position.
Naseem Shah’s early breakthroughs set the tone for the Markhors’ bowling dominance.
The tight bowling from Dahani and Akif Javed ensured that Panthers could never fully recover from their early loss of wickets.

The Markhors’ total of 347 proved too much for the Panthers, and the match ended with the Markhors registering a comprehensive victory. It was an exciting start to the Champions Cup, and fans can’t wait to see more thrilling matches like this one!