Panthers will lock horns with Markhors in the Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Sunday, September 29.
The Panthers vs Markhors, Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final will start at 3:30 PM IST.
Led by Shadab Khan, Panthers qualified for the Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final after they defeated Markhors by seven wickets in the Qualifier on Tuesday.
Electing to bat first, the Mohammad Rizwan-led Markhors were bowled out for 137 in 36 overs against Panthers in the Qualifier.
Salman Agha top-scored for Markhors with 52 while Iftikhar Ahmed added 39. For Panthers, all-rounder Saim Ayub was the wrecker-in-chief with 5/24. Mohammad Hasnain also picked up three wickets for Panthers.
In reply, Usman Khan’s unbeaten 54 off just 26 balls and Umar Siddiq’s 35 helped Panthers chase down the target in 23.4 overs to register a seven-wicket win and book their place in the inaugural Champions One-Day Cup.
Earlier, Panthers finished second in the Champions One-Day Cup 2024 standings with 34 points from four matches to advance to the playoffs.
On the other hand, Markhors were one of the most dominant teams in the Champions One-Day Cup 2024 league phase.
With three wins and one loss, Mohammad Rizwan’s Markhors finished on top of the Champions One-Day Cup 2024 standings with 38 points from four games.
While Markhors later lost to Panthers in Qualifier, they edged Lions in Eliminator 2 after the game was abandoned due to rain and qualified for the Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final by virtue of them finishing on top of the table.
Panthers vs Markhors head-to-head
In the Panthers vs Markhors head-to-head record, both teams have won one game each.
While Markhors won by 160 runs in the opening game of the 50-over competition, Panthers won by seven wickets in their previous meeting.
Where to watch Panthers vs Markhors Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final live in India
Live streaming of the Panthers vs Markhors, Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final will be available on the Sports Central’s YouTube channel.
The Panthers vs Markhors, Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final will be telecast live on PTV Sports, A Sports HD, and GEO Super in Pakistan. It will also be live streamed on Tamasha, Tampad and myco platforms.
Panthers vs Markhors Champions One-Day Cup 2024 squads
Panthers: Shadab Khan (captain), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Ahmed Bashir, Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Amad Butt, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Umar, Mohammad Zeeshan, Mubasir Khan, Rehan Afridi, Rizwan Mehmood, Saim Ayub, Umar Siddiq, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Usman Salahuddin
Markhors: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Abdul Samad, Akif Javed, Ali Usman, Bilawal Bhatti, Haseebullah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi, Muhammad Imran, Naseem Shah, Nisar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zahid Mehmood, Zain Abbas
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