Champions T20 Cup: Points Table After Markhors Topple Dolphins

In a thrilling encounter during the Champions T20 Cup, the Markhors edged out the Dolphins by two wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to consolidate their position in the table. The low-scoring yet action-packed match saw both teams showcasing moments of brilliance, with individual performances stealing the spotlight.

The Dolphins managed to post a modest total of 128/9 in 20 overs, failing to capitalize on promising starts. Despite a solid knock by Muhammad Akhlaq (40 off 33), the rest of the batting line-up struggled to build partnerships.

The Markhors’ bowlers, led by Mohammad Nawaz (4-0-28-3) and Akif Javed (4-0-33-2), kept the pressure on throughout the innings.

Chasing 129, Markhors relied heavily on Khawaja Nafay’s explosive 68 off 41 balls, which included 4 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive batting set the tone, despite a shaky middle-order collapse.

The Riders’ bowling attack was spearheaded by Sameen Gul (3-0-23-3) and Qasim Akram (3-0-11-2), keeping the chase tense until the very end. The match swung in the Markhors’ favor due to a crucial cameo from Mohammad Nawaz (18 off 19), who steered the team home with 7 balls to spare despite the late-order jitters.

Match Summary

The victory cements Markhors’ place in the tournament as a team to watch, while Dolphins will rue their missed opportunities.

Champions T20 Cup 2024/25 Points Table