The Nurpur Lions showcased their dominance in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup with a convincing 7-wicket victory over the Engro Dolphins. The match was highlighted by Afaq Afridi’s exceptional five-wicket haul, which dismantled the Dolphins’ batting lineup, and Mohammad Taha unbeaten 28, which guided the Lions to a comfortable win, reaffirming their strength in the tournament.

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Date	December 20, 2024
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Tournament	Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25
Result	Nurpur Lions won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match	Afaq Afridi

Engro Dolphins won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to set a competitive total for Nurpur Lions to chase.

Nurpur Lions

• Afaq Afridi: Awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding five-wicket haul, dismantling the Dolphins’ batting lineup.
• Musa Khan: Complemented Afridi’s efforts with four wickets, ensuring a dominant bowling display.

Engro Dolphins

• Omair Bin Yousuf (Nurpur Lions): Top-scored with 34 runs, setting a strong foundation for the chase.

Nurpur Lions Innings

Chasing a target of 72, Nurpur Lions reached 72 for 3 wickets in just 9 overs, securing a comfortable victory. Notable performances included:

• Omair Bin Yousuf: 34 runs off 30 balls, including 6 fours, providing a solid start to the innings.
• Mohammad Taha: An unbeaten 28 runs off 19 balls, with 4 fours, steering the team to victory.

Engro Dolphins’ bowling was led by:

• Faheem Ashraf: 3 overs, 20 runs, 2 wickets, offering some resistance with the ball.
• Mohammad Abbas Afridi: 3 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket, contributing to the bowling effort.

Engro Dolphins Innings

Batting first, Engro Dolphins struggled against a disciplined bowling attack, being bowled out for a modest total of 71 runs in 16 overs. Key contributions included:

• Waqar Ahmed: 16 runs off 16 balls, including 2 fours, providing a brief resistance.
• Awais Ali: An unbeaten 15 runs off 17 balls, with 1 four, attempting to add crucial runs towards the end.

Nurpur Lions’ bowling highlights:

• Afaq Afridi: 4 overs, 18 runs, 5 wickets, delivering a match-winning spell and earning the Player of the Match award.
• Musa Khan: 4 overs, 14 runs, 4 wickets, showcasing exceptional bowling prowess.
• Khushdil Shah: 3 overs, 8 runs, 1 wicket, maintaining tight control over the run rate.

• Bowling Brilliance: Nurpur Lions’ bowlers, led by Afaq Afridi and Musa Khan, showcased exceptional skill, restricting Engro Dolphins to a low total.
• Swift Chase: The Lions’ batsmen approached the modest target with confidence, achieving victory in just 9 overs.
• Engro Dolphins’ Struggles: The Dolphins faced challenges both with the bat and ball, unable to mount a significant challenge against the Lions.

Nurpur Lions delivered a comprehensive performance, with their bowlers decimating the Engro Dolphins‘ batting lineup, led by Afaq Afridi’s remarkable five-wicket haul. The batsmen then chased down the modest target with ease, securing a 7-wicket victory. This dominant display underscores the Lions’ formidable presence in the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup 2024/25.