On December 8, 2024, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the Lake City Panthers showcased a dominant performance, defeating the Engro Dolphins by eight wickets in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup.

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Date	December 8, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tournament	Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25
Result	Lake City Panthers won by eight wickets
Player of the Match	Umar Siddiq (Lake City Panthers)

The Lake City Panthers won the toss and elected to field, aiming to utilize early bowling conditions to their advantage.

Lake City Panthers

• Umar Siddiq (Lake City Panthers): An unbeaten 78 runs off 53 balls, including eight fours and four sixes, anchoring the successful chase.
• Haider Ali (Lake City Panthers): A rapid 46 runs from 28 deliveries, featuring five fours and two sixes, providing substantial support in the chase.
• Amad Butt (Lake City Panthers): Impressive bowling figures of 4-0-19-3, dismantling the Dolphins’ batting lineup.

Engro Dolphins

• Mohammad Huraira (Engro Dolphins): A solid 37 runs off 32 balls, contributing to the team’s total.

Engro Dolphins Innings:

The Dolphins posted a total of 160/8 in their 20 overs. Openers Sahibzada Farhan (12 off 15) and Mohammad Huraira (37 off 32) provided a steady start. Middle-order contributions from Mohammad Suleman (34 off 27) and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (27 off 16) propelled the score. However, the Panthers’ bowlers, particularly Amad Butt, applied consistent pressure to restrict the total.

Lake City Panthers Innings:

Chasing 161, the Panthers achieved the target in 16 overs, scoring 161/2. Umar Siddiq’s unbeaten 78 and Haider Ali’s brisk 46 laid a solid foundation. Mubasir Khan contributed a quick 16* off 6 balls to seal the victory. The Dolphins’ bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Salman Irshad being the only successful bowler, taking 2 wickets for 26 runs.

• Engro Dolphins reached 50 runs in 7.4 overs, indicating a cautious start.
• Lake City Panthers achieved 50 runs in 5.4 overs, showcasing an aggressive approach.
• The partnership between Umar Siddiq and Haider Ali was pivotal, contributing significantly to the chase.

The Lake City Panthers delivered a comprehensive performance, excelling in both batting and bowling departments. Umar Siddiq’s stellar innings earned him the Player of the Match accolade. The Engro Dolphins, despite a competitive total, were unable to defend against the Panthers’ formidable batting lineup.