In an exhilarating encounter at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on December 7, 2024, the ABL Stallions secured a 35-run victory against the Lake City Panthers in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup.

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Date	December 7, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match	Allied Bank Stallions won by 35 runs
Player of the Match	Hussain Talat (Allied Bank Stallions)

The Lake City Panthers won the toss and elected to field first, aiming to capitalize on favorable bowling conditions.

ABL Stallions

• Hussain Talat (Allied Bank Stallions): An unbeaten 101 runs off 50 balls, featuring 12 fours and 3 sixes, propelling his team to a formidable total.
• Mohammad Haris (Allied Bank Stallions): A quickfire 55 runs from 37 deliveries, providing crucial support to Talat.
• Usman Tariq (Allied Bank Stallions): Impressive bowling figures of 4-0-25-3, dismantling the Panthers’ batting lineup.

Lake City Panthers

• Haider Ali (Lake City Panthers): A blistering 54 runs off 26 balls, keeping the chase competitive.

Allied Bank Stallions Innings:

The Stallions amassed a commanding total of 216/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Yasir Khan (27 off 15) and Maaz Sadaqat (19 off 16) provided a solid start. The highlight was Hussain Talat’s explosive century, complemented by Mohammad Haris’s half-century, setting a challenging target for the Panthers.

Lake City Panthers Innings:

In response, the Panthers managed 181 all out in 19.1 overs. Despite Haider Ali’s aggressive 54 and contributions from Mubasir Khan (29 off 19) and Amad Butt (23 off 17), the team fell short. The Stallions’ bowlers, particularly Mohammad Ali (4-0-33-3) and Usman Tariq, were instrumental in restricting the opposition.

• Allied Bank Stallions reached 50 runs in 5.5 overs, indicating an aggressive start.
• Hussain Talat achieved his half-century in 30 balls and his century in 50 balls, showcasing exceptional acceleration.
• Lake City Panthers’ chase was promising at 100 runs in 8.5 overs but lost momentum due to regular wickets.

The Allied Bank Stallions showcased a dominant performance with both bat and ball, securing a well-deserved victory. Hussain Talat’s century was the standout performance, earning him the Player of the Match accolade. The Lake City Panthers, despite a valiant effort, were unable to chase down the imposing target.